Associate Director HR Site Head

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Director HR Site Head

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role, you will be a pivotal member of the Amgen Ohio site (also known as AOH) leadership team. The Amgen Ohio facility is a state-of-the-art assembly and packaging plant built to ensure Amgen’s capacity to support the growing demand for its medicines. It incorporates digital innovations to bolster safety and efficiency and allow us to scale up manufacturing, streamline assembly and packaging operations, and embrace digital advancements. Moreover, it underscores Amgen’s commitment to sustainability, striving to operate in an environmentally responsible manner.

You will take the lead in being responsible for developing and overseeing execution of the site’s overall talent strategy, including the workforce plan, talent acquisition strategies, employee value proposition, and corporate talent programs. Additionally, you serve as the trusted advisor and coach to the site leadership team in areas of HR strategy, culture, leadership, talent management, rewards, and change management. In addition to continuing to build Amgen’s talent base at the site, you will also develop and implement innovative approaches to foster engagement and a strong culture in the midst of dynamic growth.

This role reports to the Executive Director of HR, Manufacturing with a dotted line to the Site Vice President (VP).

Responsibilities:

• Serve as member of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and Manufacturing HR Senior Leadership Team, contributing to best practice sharing across the network and providing thought partnership and coaching in overall strategy and day to day operations.

• In collaboration with centers of excellence (COEs), serve as a trusted strategic advisor and coach to the SLT in areas of HR Strategy, Culture / Engagement, Leadership, Talent Management, Rewards, Change Management.

• Partner with site leadership to implement cutting edge strategies to drive innovation, growth, employee engagement, and diversity, inclusion and belonging.

• Develop a robust talent base at the site including workforce plan, Talent Acquisition strategies, Employee Value Proposition, Corporate talent programs, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DI&B) strategy.

• Implement innovative strategies to foster engagement and strong people centered culture amid dynamic growth.

• Create and further grow trusted partnerships with local trade schools, universities, and government entities with a focus on workforce development initiatives.

• Oversee / direct implementation of HR processes such as: Onboarding, Performance Evaluation, Compensation Planning, Career Development, Talent Management, Coaching/Training people managers.

• Represent Amgen at key local external activities across industry and academic affiliations, focusing on attracting top talent and enhancing our reputation in the new market.

• Oversee development and delivery of Amgen Apprenticeship program in local market in support of Amgen’s commitment to OneTen Coalition and in support of future workforce planning challenges / opportunities.

• Develop and drive initiatives and programs that meet local needs while remaining aligned with global strategies.

• Partner with COEs to develop and implement changes, working to anticipate, coordinate, and plan programs at the site – ensuring HR initiatives add value to site and Amgen’s business goals.

• Maintain expertise in leading HR trends and deliver practical and insightful thought leadership.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The HR professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 3 years of Human Resources experience

Or

Master’s degree and 7 years of Human Resources experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of Human Resources experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 12 years of Human Resources experience

High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Human Resources experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 3 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressively complex / strategic experience in Human Resources for a large global or multinational organization.

• Strategic HR business partner experience or other client-facing experience.

• Experience leading complex projects / initiatives and/or teams.

• Strong analytical skills and understanding of how to use data to inform decisions.

• Ability to balance a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and competing demands.

• Self-directed, passionate about the work, and willing to take informed risk.

• Understand business needs and develop innovative and practical solutions to business challenges.

• Sound knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and business practices related to the field of Human Resources.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence all levels of management, and executives.

• History of partnering well with other HR and business functions.

• Continuous improvement and growth learning mindset.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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