Associate Vice President - Digital Product Management

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

274d • $275,524 - $343,032 • Remote

About The Position

At Amgen, if you feel like you are a 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.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree & 7 years of product management experience OR Master's degree & 10 years of product management experience OR Bachelor's degree & 12 years of product management 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

• Advanced degree in Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management, or a related field.
• Certification in Product Management (e.g., Pragmatic Institute, AIPMM, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager).
• 12 or more years in product management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Digital Transformation Expertise driving digital innovation and managing digital product portfolios.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Familiarity with the industry (e.g., life sciences, healthcare, technology).
• Experience managing large-scale product portfolios or leading multi-regional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in the industry.
• Ability to define and articulate a clear product vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Analytical skills with experience in leveraging data, KPIs, and insights to guide product strategies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and manage executive-level relationships.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and tools relevant to product management.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and define the strategy for digital product management.
• Lead the charge in architecting the future of how Amgen builds and delivers technology.
• Own the implementation of the digital product operating model across technology and AI & data organizations.
• Drive improvements to executional velocity, impact, and budgetary ROI across the technology and AI portfolio.
• Own the full lifecycle of a diverse digital product portfolio, establishing KPIs and measurement systems.
• Prioritize product development balancing innovation with business impact.
• Be the connective tissue between business, tech, design, and operations.
• Lead product development through modern Agile practices.
• Establish clear product launch and lifecycle management policies to ensure compliance.

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.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree