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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Training & Development

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as the Training and Development Associate on the GCO Global Learning and Performance Learning Enablement & Operations Team supports training events (e.g., New Hire Training, Semester Meetings, Launch Training) in both virtual and live settings. In this vital role, you will be responsible for communicating and collaborating with business unit trainers and leaders on training events, materials, processes, and systems. This individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to identify needs, streamline processes, and meet deliverables. This role will help support and understand current operations, redefine processes, and lead Amgen into a seamless and efficient operating model.

This position is a hybrid role and will require candidate to support in-person trainings and meetings at Amgen headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA.

• Support commercial training events for multiple business units (including logistical support during an event)
• Management of participant rosters
• Run and/or distribute reports from various systems (e.g., LMS, Tableau, Zoho)
• Manage communication for training classes (e.g., welcome/travel logistics letters)
• Send communications to participants and coordinate with trainer on class participant responses.
• Reserve conference rooms/neighborhoods, order catering, and manage badge access requests.
• Onsite support during live training events (e.g., post signage, provide office supplies, technical support)
• Managing class surveys (i.e., collecting results/communicating results, archiving)
• Archiving of certain training records (e.g., certifications, training rosters)
• Understand and help support trainers with training tools and technologies (e.g., LMS, Learning Hub, SharePoint, Trainer’s Toolbox)
• Help trainers with creating playlists in Learning Hub or updating SharePoint sites, if necessary
• Manage/update new hire checklists and LMS assignment vehicles.
• Collaborate with management on calendars and event planning.
• Monitor specific email inboxes to answer questions, provide information and/or resolve issues.
• Print and ship training materials, as needed.
• Review existing files to ensure audit readiness
• Assist in providing documentation for inspections/audits
• Adhere to processes and standards and suggest improvements.

Support and drive special projects as needed

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

OR

Associate’s degree and 4 years of directly related experience in Learning and Development, Event Management, Business, Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology Industry

OR

High school diploma / GED and 6 years of directly related experience in Learning and Development, Event Management, Business, Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology Industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years in Learning and Development, Event Management, Business, Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology Industry OR
• Previous job experience in Learning and Development in the Pharmaceutical/ Biotechnology Industry
• Proven ability / experience coordinating small to large training events
• Experience with managing relationships with competing demands and priorities
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well in teams and interact effectively with various levels of management
• Willingness to be flexible to meet team goals and priorities
• Strong computer and database skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Experience with databases and business analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint, Learning Management Systems) a plus
• Able to lift 25 lbs

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, 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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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.

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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