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Amgen

Director, Study Evidence – Readiness

Amgen

. Lead the Study Evidence and Readiness function, encompassing TMF Operations and Inspection Readiness .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $185,847 - $251,441 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in TMF Operations and Inspection Readiness, with a strong focus on leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage teams, oversee clinical research processes, and ensure compliance with global GCP and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
TMF Operations ManagementInspection ReadinessLeadership ExperienceClinical Research OversightGCP Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills
TMF OperationsInspection ReadinessClinical ResearchRisk-Based OversightResource PlanningEvidence Health ManagementProcess ImprovementMetrics DevelopmentSOP DevelopmentBudget Management
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipRelationship BuildingChange ManagementClear CommunicationPerformance Management
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDPharmDMScBScRN
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesBiopharmaceuticalsClinical TrialsCRORegulatory Expectations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the Study Evidence and Readiness function, encompassing TMF Operations and Inspection Readiness
  • Set the strategy and priorities for TMF Operations and Inspection Readiness
  • Lead and develop global teams, including line management of Inspection Readiness Senior Managers and Managers
  • Set goals, manage performance and engagement, and build succession and capability plans
  • Provide integrated oversight of TMF health, critical evidence, inspection readiness, and material evidence gaps across the study portfolio
  • Establish metrics, thresholds, and escalation recommendations
  • Plan and manage departmental structure, capacity, resources, budget, suppliers, training, and business continuity
  • Lead improvement initiatives strengthening evidence quality, completeness, retrievability, and readiness
  • Represent the function in process improvement, standards development, and integration work
  • Develop and maintain TMF and inspection-readiness processes, policies, SOPs, work instructions, and related materials
  • Partner cross-functionally to resolve evidence issues, interpret trends, apply root-cause insights, and drive sustainable improvement
  • Provide leadership reporting on evidence health, readiness risks, remediation progress, and portfolio trends
  • Contribute to leadership forums and governance committees
  • Support audits and inspections, including preparation, response support, and lessons learned
  • Build relationships with internal and external experts

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Doctorate degree & 4 years of directly related experience or equivalent OR Master’s degree & 8 years of directly related experience or equivalent OR Bachelor’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience or equivalent
  • 4 years of direct managerial and/or leadership experience or equivalent
  • PhD, PharmD, MSc, BSc, or RN qualification preferred
  • 11 years of work experience in life sciences or a medically related field, including 8 years in biopharmaceutical clinical research at a biotechnology company, pharmaceutical company, or CRO preferred
  • Leadership experience managing direct reports, including management-level staff
  • Experience in TMF operations and inspection readiness, preparation, inspection support, or response
  • Experience managing or overseeing external clinical research vendors
  • Knowledge of global GCP and regulatory expectations for clinical trial conduct, TMF records, and inspection readiness
  • Knowledge of risk-based oversight, evidence health, resource planning, and organizational capacity
  • Experience leading cross-functional work in a matrix organization, including projects, budgets, timelines, and quality metrics
  • Ability to build relationships, lead change, develop high-performing teams, and communicate clearly
  • Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible
  • Career development opportunities
  • Work/life balance
  • Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals