Director of Learning & Development, Marketing Excellence

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It's time for a career you can be proud of.

Director of Learning & Development, Marketing Excellence

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What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world! In this vital role you will be responsible for elevating the impact of marketing across Amgen globally. You will be leading the competency-based development of Amgen marketing talent across training curriculum, talent initiatives, and leadership development. Key areas of focus:

• Talent Development: Lead the development and execution of initiatives aimed at curating new and current marketing talent, inclusive of Amgen Brand Management Development Program, Technical Ladder, Hiring Tools (Talent Profiles, Hiring Support), Career Pathways, Talent Recruitment/Acquisition strategy for marketing.

• Learning Ecosystem: Lead the development and execution of the learning ecosystem in support of Amgen Brand Management. This includes the curation and management of multi-modal training (live, self-study, external/advanced), management of the regional trainers, running of New Hire training/programming, and builders of the learning experience via the Marketing Excellence site and Learning Hub.

The Director of Marketing Excellence will partner heavily with global and local brand teams and external thought-partners. This position will report to the head of Marketing Excellence and manage a team of ~5.

Travel: up to 20% domestic travel to visit agencies/Amgen headquarters

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and execution of the Amgen Brand Management learning ecosystem, including curation and management of multi-modal training, management of regional trainers and coordination of designated marketing experts

• Develop and run Marketing New Hire training/programming

• Manage and build out cross channel elements of the learning experience, including the Marketing Excellence site and Learning Hub.

• Lead the development and execution of the Amgen Brand Management Development Program for aspiring marketing leaders.

• In close partnership with HR, develop a 3-year comprehensive marketing talent strategy with prioritized initiatives aimed at elevating current marketing talent and attracting new talent.

• Lead the execution of longer term prioritized talent initiatives, such as: Technical Ladder, Hiring Tools (Talent Profiles, Hiring Support), Career Pathways, and Talent Recruitment/Acquisition strategy for marketing.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a candidate with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing experience

Or

Master's degree and 6 years of marketing experience

Or

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of marketing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in marketing

• Advanced competency across the following marketing competencies: Build Brand Foundations, Make Strategic Choices, and Deliver Relevant Differentiation, Execute with Excellence

• Experience leading brand strategy/planning for brands at different stages of the lifecycle

• Passion for talent development and experience with adult learning principles

• Ability to effectively inspire, motivate and lead high impact teams, both internal and external

• Strong communication skills: the ability to effectively engage, connect, and influence various levels of the organization, from senior leadership to local marketing managers

• Understanding of change management principles and experience driving change across an organization

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

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

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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.