Global Category Lead - Value & Access, Associate Director

• Serve as a trusted advisor by bringing Procurement insight on supplier capabilities, market dynamics and leading practices.
• Build strong relationships across Market Access, Innovation, HEOR, GOP, IAS, Finance and other Global and US Value & Access stakeholders. Align Procurement priorities with business roadmaps, lifecycle milestones and decision needs.
• Develop multi-year category strategies across consulting, analytics, data, evidence generation, pricing and access services, integrating demand, market intelligence, supplier segmentation, sourcing plans and measurable value levers.
• Build a supplier ecosystem that brings outside-in thinking, analytics, technology and new operating models to Value & Access challenges, improving speed, quality, efficiency and business outcomes.
• Apply deep Value & Access Procurement expertise across sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier governance and risk management. Structure commercial models that balance capability, quality, flexibility, compliance and total value.
• Partner with Finance and Value & Access leaders to improve OPEX productivity and identify ways Procurement can influence GTN performance. Build business cases, understand supplier economics, and connect category actions to budgets, forecasts and enterprise value.
• Drive adoption of Procurement-led and business-led initiatives. Use creative problem solving and change leadership to simplify ways of working, manage demand and unlock cross-functional opportunities.
• Establish category and supplier key performance indicators, governance and performance cadences. Track value, delivery, innovation, risk and stakeholder outcomes, adapting strategies as business priorities and the access environment evolve.

• Proven Procurement experience supporting Value & Access/Market Access within biotech or pharma, including category strategy, sourcing, negotiations, supplier management, and value delivery.
• Strong understanding of pricing, reimbursement, payer, and market access dynamics, with the ability to translate external trends into business and procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including budget management, business case development, supplier economics, OPEX, and GTN considerations.
• Experience developing and executing multi-year category strategies, including supplier segmentation, demand management, governance, and value creation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage supplier innovation, technology, and data to drive business outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional global teams without direct authority.
• Analytical mindset with experience using market intelligence, benchmarking, and performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or relevant experience in Value & Access, Market Access, HEOR, Pricing & Reimbursement, or related fields.
• Experience supporting US and Global Value & Access organizations, including payer contracting, HTA, pricing, reimbursement, and evidence-generation activities.
• Knowledge of Commercialization Contracting, consulting, analytics, data, or evidence-generation supplier categories.
• Six Sigma and/or Agile experience preferred.

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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