Associate Vice President, Data Strategy & Capabilities (GCCI)
About The Position
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you are 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. 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. What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this critical role within Global Customer Capabilities & Innovation (GCCI), reporting to VP GCCI, the Associate Vice President will lead the strategy, development, and operationalization of advanced data and analytics capabilities across Neural Nexus, Data Management, and Decision Sciences.This leader will shape how data, AI, and advanced analytics are leveraged to enable faster, more informed decision-making and enhanced customer impact across the enterprise. The role partners closely with enterprise and functional leaders to translate business priorities into scalable, innovative data solutions aligned with Amgen’s long-term strategy.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree & 7 years of data & analytics experience OR Master’s degree & 10 years of data & analytics experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of data & analytics experience
- 7 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading data, AI, or analytics capabilities within a complex global organization
- Ability to translate strategy into scalable execution across functions
- Understanding of modern data ecosystems (e.g., data platforms, governance, AI/ML)
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional alignment
- Experience building and leading high-performing leadership teams
Responsibilities
- Shape and execute the data and analytics strategy for GCCI, aligned with enterprise priorities and customer-centric outcomes
- Influence cross-functional alignment on data, AI, and decision science priorities, ensuring focus on highest-value opportunities
- Lead the evolution of data governance, stewardship, and standards within GCCI in alignment with enterprise frameworks
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, bringing external perspective and industry-leading practices in data and AI
- Drive innovation through the adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, advanced analytics platforms)
- Lead and scale integrated capabilities across: Neural Nexus (AI/advanced analytics enablement), Data Management (data quality, master data, data lifecycle), Decision Sciences (marketing mix modeling, predictive analytics, advanced modeling)
- Ensure delivery of scalable, reusable data assets and analytical products that drive measurable business value
- Partner with technology (ATMOS) and business teams to enable modern, interoperable data architecture aligned with FAIR and Clean Core principles
- Oversee prioritization and execution of key programs, balancing innovation with operational excellence
- Establish operating models, KPIs, and governance to ensure effective execution across GCCI capabilities
- Drive continuous improvement of data quality, accessibility, and usability
- Ensure reliable delivery and performance of critical data and analytics platforms
- Lead a team of Executive Directors and Directors, building a high-performing, globally distributed organization
- Develop leadership bench strength and long-term talent strategy aligned with GCCI and enterprise needs
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and engagement across teams
- Partner with senior business and functional leaders to align data capabilities with strategic priorities
- Act as a key liaison across GCCI, technology, and business functions
- Represent GCCI in enterprise forums and high-impact initiatives
Benefits
- 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
- Flexible work models where possible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
