Business Unit Head - Immunology

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Do more with the knowledge you’re working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide.

Business Unit Head - Immunology

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Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

As Business Unit Head, Immunology, you will lead Amgen Italy’s Immunology Business Unit, reporting to the General Manager and serving as a member of the Italy Affiliate Management Team.

This is a strategic leadership role with full accountability for Business Unit performance, including business results, budget ownership, forecasting, resource allocation, and KPI delivery. You will shape the Immunology Business Unit of Amgen Italy by leading imminent launches, strengthening the current portfolio, preparing for the next wave of pipeline opportunities, and continuously building the scale, capabilities and culture required for sustained growth.

Key accountabilities and expected outcomes

• Set and deliver the local Immunology strategy, aligned with country, regional and global priorities, ensuring delivery of business commitments across revenue, profitability, market share, launch milestones and KPIs.

• Own Business Unit performance, including budget, forecasting, resource allocation and contribution to country planning, long-range planning, pricing, access and field force effectiveness.

• Lead portfolio acceleration, imminent launches and pipeline readiness, strengthening launch excellence, market insight, stakeholder engagement and integrated planning.

• Build a scalable, engaged and high-performing cross-functional Business Unit, while representing Amgen externally through trusted, compliant engagement that strengthens Amgen’s mission, reputation and impact in the Italian healthcare environment.

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Here's what it takes to Win

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We seek a candidate with these qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry, with solid exposure to commercial leadership roles.

• 2-3 years of experience as Business Unit Manager, Franchise Head, Commercial Lead or equivalent senior commercial leadership role.

• Proven track record of delivering business results in a competitive specialty care environment, including ownership of business plans, budgets, forecasts and performance delivery.

• Successful experience in brand planning, field force effectiveness, launches and execution of commercial strategies.

• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including hiring, developing, engaging and managing teams through change.

• Strong understanding of the Italian healthcare environment, including key customer groups, market access dynamics and relevant compliance requirements.

• Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken; based in Italy or willing to relocate to Italy.

Preferred Requirements

• Immunology or specialty care experience, including launches, lifecycle management, market expansion, or pipeline preparation.

• Experience in a multinational matrix, influencing across Medical, Value & Access, Finance, Regulatory and Compliance.

• International exposure, mobility and clear ambition to grow into broader leadership roles within Amgen.

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