Sr Associate Human Resources

Company: Amgen
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Sr Associate Human Resources What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. A career at Amgen is a chance for you to make the most of your experience and education at the world's preeminent biotechnology company. Amgen has pioneered important new human therapeutics that have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses. Here, you will work side by side with some of the best minds in the industry and participate in groundbreaking projects to unlock the healing potential of biology. Amgen is seeking talented Human Resources Professionals with a broad variety of HR experience in client-facing and/or Center of Excellence (COE) roles with large, multi-national companies. This position provides an excellent entry point to quickly learn Amgen, both the business and the HR function, while providing high visibility and opportunity to interact with an extensive range of HR and business leaders. This level of visibility and opportunity comes with high performance expectations. That means a strong ability to consistently deliver results when measured against a high bar while living the Amgen values. For those with potential, ambition, and proven capability, additional roles within HR await you. To take full advantage of that future opportunity, willingness to relocate is strongly desired. The HR Senior Associate and Organizational Effectiveness Lead R&D will work directly with the Vice President of HR supporting the same broad, Amgen team (i.e., EVP of R&D Jay Bradner, multiple SVPs and the entire 5,000 person global organization). This role will work closely with the other R&D HR Business Partners to drive business and HR process maximization. Key responsibilities include : Support the R&D leaders and HR Business Partners on core processes including Performance Measurement, Talent Management, and Workforce Strategy Partner with Global HRBPs supporting acquisitions, restructurings, operational excellence activities Translate R&D global HR needs into input for HR COEs (Compensation & Benefits, Talent, Development, Diversity, etc.) Partner with COEs in deploying new HR programs globally Partner with R&D clients and HR to interpret data, apply judgment and suggest necessary course of action for resolution Lead intra- and cross-functional HR initiatives focused on staff development and retention What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Masters degree OR Bachelors degree and 2 years of Human Resources experience OR Associates degree and 6 years of Human Resources experience OR High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Human Resources experience Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree or MBA Demonstrated comfort with ambiguity and organizational change Ability to interact, influence and build relationships with all levels of staff, management, and executives Ability to analyze situations and exercise sound judgment in determining appropriate courses of action Ability to understand the clients needs and develop both strategic and tactical solutions to tangible business challenges Strong quantitative, analytical (technical and business) and problem-solving skillsand AI tools, in appropriate applications Persistent, tactful, and persuasive team and project leadership, including conflict resolution and negotiation skills Ability to prioritize across multiple projects and handle diverse assignments simultaneously Strong knowledge of breadth of HR roles, both COE and HRBP Strong verbal and written communication combined with organizational skills and cross-cultural sensitivity Experience working with cross functional global teams in a matrixed organization 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, well 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. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. 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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