Meeting and Contracting Capability Manager

Meeting and Contracting Capability Manager

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best Workplaces — https://www.greatplacetowork. pt/ — ranking in Portugal in 2024 (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a team of over 500 talented people and more than 40 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. In Lisbon's city centre, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. What we do at AMGEN matters in people’s lives.

What You Will Do

The Meeting and Contracting Capability Manager is accountable for efficiently managing daily meetings and providing contracting support across various functions at Amgen. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics for both internal and external events organized by Amgen, engaging with agencies, managing contracts, overseeing the lifecycle of purchase orders, facilitating contracts for Healthcare Professionals, and supporting processes related to sponsorships, fees for services, donations and education. They also align with the continuous improvement agenda of the ACCP and will lead a team responsible for executing
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• Coordinating system workflows for Amgen‑organized internal and external meetings, sponsorships, donations, fees for service, educational support requests and disclosure reporting.
• Adhering to Amgen policies, SOPs and ensuring compliant usage of business systems and tools.
• Providing audit support to the responsible Amgen employee.
• Supporting the continuous improvement agenda.
• Monitoring ACCP meeting and contracting capability service levels and satisfaction to ensure that outputs meet the agreed expectation.
• Managing the performance and development of the team. Lead performance management processes, including setting goals and conducting performance evaluations and providing feedback for continuous improvement.

What We Expect Of You

Our ideal candidate is strategic in decision‑making and planning. They are customer‑focused, result‑oriented and set on problem solving. They have excellent presentation skills and can manage multiple tasks, prioritizing logically. They should possess strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to motivate and develop diverse teams.

• Master’s degree, preferably in Business Management.
• Minimum 6‑8 years of directly related experience with a successful track record in administration and meeting & contracting support.
• Project Management and/or compliance experience is an asset.
• Fluency in English, in written and verbal communication.
• Proven people management experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in a people management role, overseeing teams of up to 10 employees. Experience in conflict resolution, recruitment and training is essential, along with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in using contracting/compliance software.
• German fluency will be considered a plus.

What Can You Expect Of Us

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop and move up and across our global organization.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks and act.
• A generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth and career benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing