Global Category Lead - Value & Access, Associate Director
Company websiteamgen.com (Amgen, opens in new tab)
Base salary $148,639 to $201,099
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in United States
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- LocationUnited States
- WorkplaceRemote
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Career Category
FinanceJob Description
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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. 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.
Global Category Lead - Value & Access, Associate Director
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the Associate Director Global Category Lead - Value & Access, partnering with Global and US Value & Access leaders.
You will lead end-to-end category strategy supporting Market Access, Coverage & Pricing, Innovation, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Global Operation Pricing (GOP), Global Integrated Access Strategy (IAS), and related Value & Access capabilities.
You will shape supplier strategy, business planning and governance to unlock innovation and value, with an opportunity to influence operating expense (OPEX) efficiency and gross-to-net (GTN) outcomes through supplier economics, data, analytics and demand management.
Success requires Procurement experience in Market Access, financial and commercial acumen, creative problem solving, and the ability to translate complex access, pricing and evidence needs into practical category strategies.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic and commercially savvy professional we seek is a collaborative procurement leader with the following qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 3 years of business partnering, marketing, and/or related experience
OR
Master’s degree and 5 years of business partnering, marketing, and/or related experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of business partnering, marketing, and/or related experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 12 years of business partnering, marketing, and/or related experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 14 years of business partnering, marketing, and/or related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
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 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.
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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.
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 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.
.Salary Range
148,638.65USD -201,099.35 USDSource: Amgen on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
How this pay compares
Base floor $148,639, above 71% of the 1,491 Procurement & Supply Chain roles nationwide on this site. The employer's range is $52,461 wide, 35% of the floor. Observed open for 17 days so far (since Oct 22, 2026).
Pay in context
Among 1,491 Procurement & Supply Chain roles nationwide listed on this site, the median base floor is $132,000 and the middle half runs from $115,000 to $154,000. This role's floor ($148,639) is above 71% of them.
Base floors of 1,491 Procurement & Supply Chain roles nationwide
Table
| Floor band | Share | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 41.4% | 617 |
| $125K to $150K | 31.3% | 466 |
| $150K to $175K | 13.3% | 198 |
| $175K to $200K | 6.6% | 98 |
| $200K to $225K | 3.4% | 50 |
| $225K to $250K | 1.8% | 27 |
| $250K to $275K | 1.3% | 20 |
| $275K and up | 1.0% | 15 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Base floor distribution of the cohort
- Formula
- count of cohort postings in each $25K band of published base floor / postings in the cohort
- Denominator
- 1,491 open postings with this job family nationwide
- Sample size
- 1491
- Hidden when
- the cohort has fewer than 30 postings
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-09
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 9, 2026.
How Amgen pays
263 of Amgen's 453 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 189 list a lower one. Across them the median floor is $156,998; the middle half runs from $136,686 to $172,344.
Base floors of Amgen's 453 live roles
Table
| Floor band | Share | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 16.3% | 74 |
| $125K to $150K | 28.0% | 127 |
| $150K to $175K | 35.1% | 159 |
| $175K to $200K | 12.8% | 58 |
| $200K to $225K | 4.6% | 21 |
| $225K to $250K | 0.9% | 4 |
| $250K to $275K | 1.8% | 8 |
| $275K and up | 0.4% | 2 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Employer base floor distribution
- Formula
- count of the employer's open roles in each $25K band of published base floor / its open roles
- Denominator
- 453 open public roles at this employer
- Sample size
- 453
- Hidden when
- this employer has fewer than 5 roles
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- current
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Similar pay elsewhere
Other employers' Procurement & Supply Chain roles nationwide with the nearest published base floor to $148,639, one per employer.
- Senior S&OP Planner, AWS S&OP Team Amazon · base floor $148,700
- Head of Maintenance - Warehouse Facility Sanofi · base floor $148,500
- Principal SAP Production Planning Specialist Sierra Space Corporation · base floor $148,943
- Principal Manager, CMC External Manufacturing AbbVie · base floor $148,310
- Senior Strategic Outsourcing Manager Roche · base floor $148,300
This listingGlobal Category Lead - Value & Access, Associate Director$148,639 to $201,099
Senior Manager, Construction Contractor Safety$150,353 to $203,419
Senior Manager Portfolio Marketing - UPLIZNA$149,349 to $202,061
Senior Marketing Manager, HCP Non-Personal Promotions, Prostate Cancer$149,349 to $202,061
Senior Manager - Dazodalibep HCP Launch Marketing$149,349 to $202,061
Medical Marketing, Sjögren’s Disease - Opinion Leader Engagement & Peer-to-Peer , Senior Manager$149,349 to $202,061
Bone Access & DMAB Patient Experience Lead, Marketing Senior Manager$149,349 to $202,061
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Global Category Lead - Value & Access, Associate Director (this listing) | $148,639 - $201,099 |
| Senior Manager, Construction Contractor Safety | $150,353 - $203,419 |
| Senior Manager Portfolio Marketing - UPLIZNA | $149,349 - $202,061 |
| Senior Marketing Manager, HCP Non-Personal Promotions, Prostate Cancer | $149,349 - $202,061 |
| Senior Manager - Dazodalibep HCP Launch Marketing | $149,349 - $202,061 |
| Medical Marketing, Sjögren’s Disease - Opinion Leader Engagement & Peer-to-Peer , Senior Manager | $149,349 - $202,061 |
| Bone Access & DMAB Patient Experience Lead, Marketing Senior Manager | $149,349 - $202,061 |
Observed changes
No changes to the pay or listing since we first observed this role on Oct 22, 2026 (17 days ago).
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-22
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: United States - Remote
148,638.65USD -201,099.35 USD
- Method
- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
The pay passage appears in the employer's own job text. Fixed, deterministic rules located it, and the passage below was checked against the stored copy of the posting.
What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.