539 Business Innovation jobs in Canada
Director, Product Innovation
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Pure Sunfarms is one of Canada’s largest licensed producers of high-quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis based in BC’s Fraser Valley (Delta). We are proud to bring together individuals from a wide breadth of industries, backgrounds, and experiences, with a diverse team committed to excellence. Our diversity drives our uncompromising approach to quality and success within the Canadian recreational cannabis market.
The Director of Product Innovation is responsible for driving product strategy and leading the development of a consumer-focused, insight-driven innovation pipeline across a portfolio of brands. From early concept through commercialization, the Director of Product Innovation brings bold ideas to life—rooted in consumer needs, brand strategy, and market opportunity. Success in this role requires a strong entrepreneurial spirit, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complexity with agility and confidence. You thrive in fast-paced environments, solve problems proactively, and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional partners to deliver products that resonate with consumers and strengthen brand performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Trends & Market Intelligence
- Cultivate deep knowledge of industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging categories to identify consumer insights that unlock white space opportunities and drive growth.
- Ongoing identification of consumer insights – including consumer behaviors, preferences, and needs—leveraging research and cross-industry inspiration to inform innovation strategy.
- Product Ideation & Development
- Lead product strategy and product pipeline development across the brand portfolio, ensuring alignment with brand vision and overall business objectives.
- Champion and manage new product opportunities across multiple categories—from concept ideation through design, development, and commercialization—to maximize in-market performance.
- Oversee packaging design and development in close collaboration with brand, creative, and regulatory teams.
- Lead post-launch product evaluations, gathering insights and performance data to inform future innovation planning.
- Strategic Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with cross-functional teams—including regulatory, marketing, product development, and commercial teams—to bring consumer-centric innovation to market in a highly regulated environment.
- Ensure consistent stakeholder alignment and clear communication throughout the innovation process and launch cycle.
- Manage team output related to innovation milestones, ensuring timely execution, accountability, and cross-functional coordination.
OTHER DUTIES
At Pure Sunfarms, we’re committed to ensuring we’re bringing the best we have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale.
WORK STATUS
This is an on-site role, working in or supporting operations and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the business.
YOUR STORY
We already know you love working in product innovation, but we want to know more about your strengths. You’re good at the following:
Your Experience
- University Degree. Preference Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce ; Marketing an asset
- 8+ years of experience a related brand or product innovation role
Your Approach & Strengths
- Strong strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging consumer trends and insights into brand-lead product innovation from concept development to positioning
- Critical thinker and able to solve complex problems independently
- Strong business acumen, and has experience working with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of when to bring in cross-functional teams
- Strong leader of people and teams
- Solutions oriented and results driven
- Ability to move from strategic thinking to execution seamlessly
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter and self-motivated to deliver and adapt in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to find solutions for complex issues
- Strong prioritization skills and can manage multiple projects at any given time and at various stages of development
- Proven ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders and effectively lead cross-functional teams through multiple projects
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen to develop and/or support business cases, including P&L analysis, pricing and category analysis
- Cannabis industry experience. Legal cannabis industry experience is an asset
- Familiarity with Health Canada Cannabis Regulations and CFIA is an asset
- Experience working in a start-up environment an asset
- Must have the ability to obtain and pass a RCMP Criminal Record Check and maintain security clearance.
At Pure Sunfarms, we grow our team with the same care and commitment that we devote to our quality. We strive to be the best in everything that we do and are excited to learn more about your experiences and how you can contribute to Pure Sunfarms.
Director, Product Innovation
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Pure Sunfarms is one of Canada’s largest licensed producers of high-quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis based in BC’s Fraser Valley (Delta). We are proud to bring together individuals from a wide breadth of industries, backgrounds, and experiences, with a diverse team committed to excellence. Our diversity drives our uncompromising approach to quality and success within the Canadian recreational cannabis market.
The Director of Product Innovation is responsible for driving product strategy and leading the development of a consumer-focused, insight-driven innovation pipeline across a portfolio of brands. From early concept through commercialization, the Director of Product Innovation brings bold ideas to life—rooted in consumer needs, brand strategy, and market opportunity. Success in this role requires a strong entrepreneurial spirit, critical thinking, and the ability to navigate complexity with agility and confidence. You thrive in fast-paced environments, solve problems proactively, and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional partners to deliver products that resonate with consumers and strengthen brand performance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Trends & Market Intelligence:
- Cultivate deep knowledge of industry trends, the competitive landscape, and emerging categories to identify consumer insights that unlock white space opportunities and drive growth.
- Ongoing identification of consumer insights – including consumer behaviors, preferences, and needs—leveraging research and cross-industry inspiration to inform innovation strategy.
- Product Ideation & Development:
- Lead product strategy and product pipeline development across the brand portfolio, ensuring alignment with brand vision and overall business objectives.
- Champion and manage new product opportunities across multiple categories—from concept ideation through design, development, and commercialization—to maximize in-market performance.
- Oversee packaging design and development in close collaboration with brand, creative, and regulatory teams.
- Lead post-launch product evaluations, gathering insights and performance data to inform future innovation planning.
- Strategic Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with cross-functional teams—including regulatory, marketing, product development, and commercial teams—to bring consumer-centric innovation to market in a highly regulated environment.
- Ensure consistent stakeholder alignment and clear communication throughout the innovation process and launch cycle.
- Manage team output related to innovation milestones, ensuring timely execution, accountability, and cross-functional coordination.
OTHER DUTIES
At Pure Sunfarms, we’re committed to ensuring we’re bringing the best we have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale.
WORK STATUS
This is an on-site role, working in or supporting operations and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the business.
YOUR STORY
We already know you love working in product innovation, but we want to know more about your strengths. You’re good at the following:
Your Experience
- University Degree. Preference Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce ; Marketing an asset
- 8+ years of experience a related brand or product innovation role
Your Approach & Strengths
- Strong strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging consumer trends and insights into brand-lead product innovation from concept development to positioning
- Critical thinker and able to solve complex problems independently
- Strong business acumen, and has experience working with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of when to bring in cross-functional teams
- Strong leader of people and teams
- Solutions oriented and results driven
- Ability to move from strategic thinking to execution seamlessly
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter and self-motivated to deliver and adapt in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to find solutions for complex issues
- Strong prioritization skills and can manage multiple projects at any given time and at various stages of development
- Proven ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholders and effectively lead cross-functional teams through multiple projects
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen to develop and/or support business cases, including P&L analysis, pricing and category analysis
- Cannabis industry experience. Legal cannabis industry experience is an asset
- Familiarity with Health Canada Cannabis Regulations and CFIA is an asset
- Experience working in a start-up environment an asset
- Must have the ability to obtain and pass a RCMP Criminal Record Check and maintain security clearance.
At Pure Sunfarms, we grow our team with the same care and commitment that we devote to our quality. We strive to be the best in everything that we do and are excited to learn more about your experiences and how you can contribute to Pure Sunfarms.
Product Innovation & Strategy Manager - Launch & Scale Breakthrough CPG Brands
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Company Overview
Pearl West is redefining what it means to build consumer brands. Think of us as a lean, high-performance version of Unilever—without the bureaucracy. We own and operate six brands in beauty, health supplements, sports nutrition, skincare, and pet products, with a combined run rate of $40M+ USD and scaling aggressively. Our mission is simple: build brands that leave lasting impressions and exit them at their peak.
What makes us different? We’re not “scale and pray” private equity. We’re operator-led, performance-driven, and outcome-obsessed. Our centralized shared-services model (growth, creative, product, ops) fuels multiple brands with speed, clarity, and execution. If you want to step into momentum, lead with autonomy, and actually own outcomes, Pearl West is your arena.
Role OverviewAs the Product Innovation & Strategy Manager, you’ll lead the entire lifecycle of product development—from ideation and R&D to launch and post-market performance. This is a full-time leadership role that requires a mix of strategic vision, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll work across categories, launching products that not only hit the market fast but also deliver measurable impact on growth, margin, and brand equity.
Key Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end product development – from concept validation, supplier sourcing, prototyping, compliance, to launch.
- Drive innovation pipeline – build and manage a roadmap of products aligned with consumer trends and market gaps.
- Partner with marketing & operations – ensure launches are integrated across supply chain, creative, and go-to-market campaigns.
- Optimize unit economics & margins – negotiate with suppliers, improve COGS, and build scalable systems.
- Ensure compliance & quality control – manage regulatory requirements across categories and markets.
- Own timelines & execution speed – keep projects on track, moving from ideation to launch without bottlenecks.
- Launch X new products per quarter on-time and within budget.
- Achieve target gross margin % on new launches.
- Deliver X% revenue contribution from new products within 12 months.
- Reduce time-to-market by X% compared to industry benchmarks.
- Maintain 100% compliance and quality standards across launches.
First 30 Days
- Deep dive into current brands, product pipeline, and supplier ecosystem.
- Build relationships with cross-functional teams (marketing, ops, growth).
First 60 Days
- Take ownership of ongoing product development projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve time-to-market or unit economics.
First 90 Days
- Lead your first product launch from concept to release.
- Establish a repeatable product development framework for future launches.
Must-Have Skills:
- Proven experience in end-to-end product development (CPG, beauty, health, supplements, or related industries).
- Strong supplier management & sourcing skills.
- Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership.
- Ability to balance speed, quality, and cost in execution.
- Strong business acumen and P&L awareness.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Regulatory knowledge in beauty, supplements, or food categories.
- Experience in Amazon / DTC product launches.
- Startup or high-growth environment background.
Experience & Education:
- 5+ years in product development or brand management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
Apply if you:
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Love owning projects from idea to impact.
- Can make decisions fast and live with the results.
Specialist, Strategic Planning & Analytics
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About Us:
At Beanfield, we’re not just building networks, we’re building communities. We’re dedicated to investing in our 100% Canadian-based employees, 100% Canadian-driven investments, and our 100% Canadian operations. We’ve spent over 35 years growing a fibre-optic network that connects people and businesses across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Beanfield has always challenged the status quo, believing that everyone deserves fast and reliable fibre internet.
We are Challengers , leading the way, disrupting the industry with a startup mentality and a focus on building our own infrastructure.
We are United , operating as one team, where everyone's ideas are valued.
We Care , prioritizing the well-being of our employees, partners, customers, and communities. We foster trust, communicate openly, and focus on our brand and customers.
Come join our team as we continue to connect communities and foster choice, by providing fast and reliable fibre Internet to Canadians.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Manager of Strategic Planning & Analytics to join our team. This role is responsible for leading reporting, analysis, workforce planning, and strategic initiatives that directly support the company’s growth and performance objectives. The successful candidate will partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights, recommendations, and solutions that enhance business outcomes and customer experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence company strategy and make a measurable impact. If you are passionate about analytics, strategic planning, and driving results, we’d love to hear from you!
What you'll be doing:
- Develop, analyze, and present daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Conduct detailed analyses of business performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead workforce planning to ensure optimal staffing levels aligned with business requirements.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive sales growth, improve retention, and elevate customer experience.
- Build forecasting models and analytical frameworks to anticipate business needs and inform strategic direction.
- Support initiatives focused on process improvement, productivity optimization, and cost reduction.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in analytics, strategy, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides is required.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proven experience in data modeling and forecasting.
- Skilled in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, with a talent for translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Bilingual (French) proficiency preferred, but not required.
- Experience with ServiceNow is a plus, but not required.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive base salary plus annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- A comprehensive group insurance plan - medical, dental, vision care with health and lifestyle spending accounts.
- A fantastic parental leave top-up program.
At Beanfield, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status.
Beanfield is dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, as well as in our services, programs, and activities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at
Please note that candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at this time. We regret that Beanfield is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
Please note that all communication regarding recruitment and hiring at Beanfield will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @beanfield.com . We urge candidates to be cautious of any unsolicited messages or offers and to remain vigilant against phishing attempts.
VP, Product Development Regulatory Innovation & Sustainment
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**The Opportunity**
This is a unique executive leadership opportunity for a visionary pioneer who sees regulation not as a hurdle, but as a dynamic ecosystem ripe for strategic and technological advancement. You will be the primary business architect defining the future of regulatory system solutions for Product Development Regulatory (PDR) within Roche. In collaboration with the Regulatory Portfolio and Data Senior Leaders, you will define the strategic business roadmap for technology-centric solutions, ensuring PDR's capabilities are future-proofed and robustly aligned with our PDR Moonshots and True North goals. Your leadership will bridge business strategy with technological execution, serving as the essential business voice for requirements, strategic direction, and successful adoption of innovative solutions, working in close partnership with the Roche Digital Technology Group (DTG).
**What You'll Do: Impact & Accountability**
+ Define the Roadmap: Act as the chief business architect, defining the strategic business roadmap for future regulatory system solutions and driving their successful adoption and optimization across PDR and Roche.
+ Executive Insight: Provide executive leadership in contextualizing and interpreting internal and external system and technology advancements to ensure PDR's capabilities, skill sets, and strategic investments are optimally aligned with regulatory deliverables.
+ Financial & Strategic Stewardship: Serve as a pivotal senior business leader on the PDR Leadership Team, ensuring sound financial stewardship and co-creating the long-term PDR vision and strategy.
+ Drive Enterprise Change: Together with senior leaders across the Roche organization, drive and influence enterprise-wide strategic initiatives by leveraging a deep understanding of organizational strategy and operations.
+ Chapter Head: Serve as the Chapter Head for the Innovation & Sustainment Chapter, overseeing operational excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of essential systems and technology solutions.
+ Talent Development: Develop Chapter strategy and capabilities while advancing the skills and expertise of the organization to meet future challenges, ensuring a robust succession plan.
+ Global Escalation: Serve as the global escalation point for resolving the most complex and critical issues related to regulatory systems and processes.
+ Internal Advisor: Act as a senior advisor/consultant to any member of PDR or the wider organization, building partnerships with senior stakeholders to meet strategic business goals.
+ External Ambassador: Accountable for building working relationships and collaborating with key Health Authorities, industry associations, and other external stakeholders on strategic and policy matters.
**Who You Are**
You are a recognized authority in leveraging technology and system solutions to achieve strategic regulatory outcomes, coupling this with exceptional strategic thought leadership and a profound understanding of the pharmaceutical business strategy.
**Experience & Knowledge**
+ 15+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 12 years supporting cross-functional teams in a scientific and regulated environment.
+ Proven track record of demonstrated leadership in technology, systems, and automation, with specific application to drug development in a regulated environment.
+ Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and device regulatory affairs with a proven ability to influence and navigate the broader business strategy.
+ Extensive experience leading a Chapter/Function, encompassing budget oversight, resource allocation, and vendor strategy.
+ Experience in managing and interacting with internal and external cross-functional stakeholders to advance complex technology topics.
+ PhD or relevant advanced degree preferred.
+ Executive Presence & Acumen: Demonstrates an executive presence, strong business acumen, ability to navigate ambiguity, and mastery of complexity.
+ Enterprise Mindset: Focuses on delivery through collaboration, breaking down silos, and bringing people together to work towards the same purpose across organizational boundaries.
+ Inspirational Leader: Demonstrated success in attracting, developing, and scaling high-performing, globally distributed teams.
+ VACC Leadership: Role model and lead according to VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst) principles.
+ RISE Framework: Recognized internally and/or externally as an authority and thought leader, able to influence change within the industry (Responsibility) and deliver significant organizational results (Impact).
**About Product Development Regulatory (PDR)**
We are a flexible, bold, and distinctive regulatory organization. We make decisions quickly and strategically as the environment evolves, driving innovation and delivering critical insights to the Roche organization.
Our Culture: We form a community where we learn continuously, trust and rely on each other, and openly discuss and learn from our mistakes. We thrive as a community while enjoying fulfilling work and meaningful careers, feeling pride in the impact we make together for patients.
The expected salary range for this position is $306,800-$402,675 based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.
Benefits ( This position is based in South San Francisco, CA but can also be located in Basel, Switzerland; Welwyn, UK; or Mississauga, Canada.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is being offered.
Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.
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Analytics Lead, Strategic Planning and P&L Management

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Data and analytics are at the heart of Lyft's products and decision-making. As a member of the Central Market Management team, you will work in a dynamic environment, where we embrace moving quickly to build the world's best transportation. Analyst leads take on a variety of problems ranging from shaping critical business decisions to deep dive analysis and identifying investment opportunities. We're looking for a passionate, driven Analytics Lead to take on some of the most interesting and impactful problems in ridesharing.
We are looking for an analyst to join the Strategic Planning and P&L management team within the Rideshare Central Management organization.This individual will work on key initiatives for Lyft's Rideshare business and work closely with Data Scientist and Analysts in the team to shape Lyft's future investment strategies.
The P&L management team sits within the Central Market Management organization and reports through the Head of Rideshare. Our team is heavily cross-functional as we are at the intersection between Product, Engineering, Finance, Data Science, and Operations. You'll own workstreams, analyses, modeling, strategy, and business metrics. We are looking for analytical talent to provide insights and actionable recommendations that will drive impact.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Leveraging analytics (SQL) and data science to analyze business problems
+ Working closely with investment lever teams to recommended strategies in quarter investments
+ Data manipulation and business metrics reporting
+ Partner with Data Scientist and Engineers to improve models and processes
+ Present findings, recommendations, and results to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
+ This is an independent contributor role
**Experience:**
+ Experience in leading high visibility projects and influencing others in a cross-functional team environment
+ Experience in communicating with and presenting to senior leaders and data storytelling
+ 3+ years experience in management consulting, investment firms, strategic data science/analytics roles in a technology company, or an equivalent analytical role in a high growth startup
+ Uses SQL in current role; high familiarity
+ Experience in strategic investment, prioritizing against different projects, and leading teams in deep dive analysis, business metrics, and implementation
+ Ability to independently break down large datasets and synthesize inputs from multiple sources
+ Ability to craft a compelling story and concisely present recommendations across teams and levels including both technical and non-technical audiences
+ Ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire others in a fast-moving environment
+ Excellent organization, planning skills, and attention to detail
+ Ability to use data visualization tools to provide actionable insights and reusable frameworks
+ Strong financial knowledge and understanding of profit and loss
+ Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
+ Proficiency in Spreadsheet and SQL; Python a plus
**Benefits:**
+ Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
+ Mental health benefits
+ Family building benefits
+ Child care and pet benefits
+ Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
+ RRSP plan to help save for your future
+ In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
+ Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
+ Subsidized commuter benefits
Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD $102,000 - CAD $127,500. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Strategic Planning & Operations Senior Manager - Large Molecule Discovery
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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.
**Strategic Planning & Operations Sr Mgr - Large Molecule Discovery**
**What you will do**
Let's do this. Let's change the world. At Amgen, we are transforming drug discovery with a bold mission: "Any Target, Every Time." In this vital role you will partner directly with the Large Molecule Discovery (LMD) VP and senior leaders to drive strategy, optimize operations, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration. This position blends scientific insight, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership to accelerate transformative therapies to patients worldwide. This role reports directly to the Strategic Planning and Operations Director, Global Research.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Deliver strategic and operational support to the VP and senior leadership team, ensuring the effective execution of business strategies, initiatives, policies, and procedures that drive departmental success.
+ Actively partner in the planning, development and tracking of goals and initiatives to align with broader organizational objectives.
+ Develop a comprehensive understanding of departmental business needs and challenges, playing an integral role in both long-term strategic planning and change management initiatives to enhance organizational agility and effectiveness.
+ Identify, lead and/or contribute to cross-functional teams in developing and refining innovative strategies and processes that leverage key opportunities. Facilitate the execution of these initiatives across all sites and sub-functions to ensure optimal performance and timely outcomes, including
+ Manage cross-functional initiatives that span LMD&RDS and business partners. Act as a liaison between senior leaders, operational teams and business partner functions, ensuring alignment, progress, and accountability.
+ Draft and manage communications on behalf of the VP and senior leadership team, ensuring clarity and consistency for key initiatives, meetings, and events across the department. Drive internal and external presentation development, including Operating/Business Reviews, All-Staff presentations, & reports on business performance.
+ Help drives a cohesive, inclusive team culture through DE&I activities, staff recognition, and Talent development initiatives.
+ Supervise functional budgets and resource planning processes, working with Finance, HR, and Research Operations.
+ Ensure efficient use of resources across teams and optimize operational workflows.
**What we expect of you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Sr Manager with these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Doctorate degree in Life Sciences, Business or other relevant field and 2 years of project management experience or
+ Master's degree in Life Sciences, Business or other relevant field and 4 years of project management experience or
+ Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business or other relevant field and 6 years of project management experience or
+ Associate's degree in Life Sciences, Business or other relevant field and 10 years of project management experience
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ PhD, Master's degree or MBA
+ 10+ years work experience in life sciences field, including 5 years of strong project management experience.
+ Experience in planning, operations, and budgeting in a Research and Development organization
+ Demonstrated experience supporting research (non-clinical) partnership activities
+ Deep understanding of the drug development process, preferably in large molecule discovery
+ Experience working in a global, matrix organization
+ Operational excellence: management skills, planning, organization, prioritization, decision making, objective setting, meeting management and plan execution
+ Creative and critical problem solving, a strong strategic thinker
+ Builds strong relationships; networking skills
+ Highly effective at leading and influencing through cross-functional teams and highly matrixed environment
+ Flexibility amidst rapidly changing environment; high tolerance to ambiguity
+ Promote innovation and effective decision making
+ Self-awareness, transparent, approachable, objective, open minded
+ Ability to learn and communicate complex projects and processes
+ Project management and management of cross-functional team deliverables
+ Learning agility: learns quickly; motivates other to adapt quickly to new systems, processes and tools
+ Ability to develop cross-functional relationships (Internal/external)
+ Seeks opportunities to improve delivery of goals/initiatives through partnership and new ways of working
+ Drives for results; delivers outcomes of the highest quality
+ High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Chat GPT, Smartsheet and SharePoint
**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 Canada is $129,243 CAD - $167,662 CAD. 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
**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.
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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Senior Product Manager - Crypto Gambling Innovation (Remote)
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Reporting to: Director of Product
Working closely with: Other product managers, designers, engineers, and leadership
Seniority: Senior Product Manager
TL/DR:
At Rivalry, we're not just building another betting site. We're innovating to create an enriched player-focused betting ecosystem inside the crypto gambling space. We're looking for a Senior Product Manager who can help us push boundaries and deliver exceptional value to our customers.
The Nitty-Gritty:
- Own and drive the product strategy for a core Rivalry product suite
- Lead a cross-functional, empowered product team of designers, developers, and QA specialists
- Discover and deeply understand our customers' needs through qualitative and quantitative research
- Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate on product ideas to solve real user problems
- Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with business goals
- Use data and analytics to make informed decisions and measure success
- Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement
Your Stats:
- 5+ years of digital product management experience, preferably in gaming, fintech, or crypto
- Strong technical background with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
- Understanding of blockchain technology and its applications
- Experience working in agile environments and leading empowered product teams
- Deep curiosity and passion for understanding customer needs and behaviors
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a bias toward action
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in data-informed decision-making
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse stakeholders
Our Product Philosophy:
- We believe in empowering product teams to solve hard problems
- We focus on outcomes rather than outputs
- We're committed to rapid experimentation and learning from failure
- We prioritize understanding our customers and their needs above all else
Our Stats
- We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package, including stock options (we believe it's essential for our people to own a piece of the company and share in our success).
- The opportunity to shape the future of online betting with enabling technologies like blockchain
- You will see your performance in real-time, be part of a supportive team that focuses on training, coaching, and continual improvement, and benefit from yearly salary reviews
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Benefits plan in Canada, Benefits Stipend outside of Canada.
- Transparent, candid, effective, driven colleagues
- Career and personal growth prioritized by management
- Every Rivalry employee gets a monthly "hobby" stipend, which includes Video Games!
If you're excited about creating innovative products that truly delight users in the crypto gambling space, we want to hear from you. Join us in redefining the online betting experience!