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.
What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world. In this vital role Amgen is searching for a savvy Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for its US Commercial Business organization within Global Commercial Operations.
Amgen’s US Commercial Business delivers ~$18B in annual revenues and is in the midst of new product launches in an increasingly competitive environment. This HRBP will be the strategic HR partner to the Inflammation Business Unit (IBU) and US Value & Access (USV&A) organizations, alongside the Lead HRBP. The IBU and USV&A consists of ~1,250 staff in Thousand Oaks as well as in the Field. This position will report to the Director HR, who oversees the strategic partnership with these two business groups within the USBO HR team. This role provides the opportunity to develop solutions to a variety of complex HR challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This HRBP will use well-developed HR consulting skills to help their business clients achieve key business objectives and increase the effectiveness of their organization. They will coach clients on a variety of HR and business-related issues to effect change in the organization.
Additional responsibilities include leading, in partnership with the relevant HR centers of expertise; leadership development, talent management, compensation strategies, engagement and retention, culture, and ongoing organizational design/workforce strategy initiatives. In addition to developing and retaining top internal talent, the HRBP also will play a meaningful role in partnering with Amgen’s talent acquisition organization to identify and attract top external talent to key leadership and staff roles and will help to organize, facilitate and manage the pull through with our clients for our year-end performance and compensation cycle activities.
Amgen is in the midst of an unprecedented number of global filings and product launches for both innovative and biosimilar medicines and is navigating an increasingly sophisticated and dynamic landscape from a reimbursement and competitive perspective. This role is truly an exciting opportunity to help craft the company’s future.
There is a strong preference for this position to be based in the local area with access to client groups at Amgen’s corporate headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA, however it is open to remote with ability to travel as needed.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Human Resources professional we seek is an aware and savvy Business Partner with these qualifications.
Doctorate degree & 2 years Human Resources experience
OR
Master’s degree & 4 years of Human Resources experience
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Bachelor’s degree & 6 years of Human Resources experience
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Associate’s degree & 10 years of Human Resources experience
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High school diploma / GED & 12 years of Human Resources experience
MBA or Master's degree with emphasis in such areas as organizational development, management, human resources, employee/labor relations, or equivalent.
8+ years of progressively complex/strategic HR experience, including organization effectiveness, staff relations, compensation, talent development, and recruitment.
Demonstrated ability to understand business needs and develop strategic and practical solutions to tangible business challenges, sound knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and business practices related to the field of Human Resources.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities, adapt to ever changing demands, and possess an intellectual curiosity, desire and ability to understand the business.
Strong analytical, problem solving, consulting, and project management skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence all levels of management, and executives.
Demonstrated ability to partner well with other HR and business functions.
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
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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.