Director, AI Solution Partners - Operations

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, CA

283d • $190,605 - $226,526 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 and 4 years of AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science experience.
• Or Master's degree and 7 years of AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree and 9 years of AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or PhD) in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of leadership roles within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries.
• Deep domain expertise in biopharma Operations including direct experience working within the biopharma Operations domain.
• At least 3 years of AI experience within the biopharma Operations domain.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-functional teams and manage complex initiatives in a matrixed organization.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools, technologies, and platforms, as well as a solid understanding of data ecosystems.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritize and manage a portfolio of initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Experience partnering with external technology providers and managing alliances to deliver enterprise-scale AI solutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and data privacy considerations in the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
• Strong track record of developing and driving AI strategies that align with organizational goals across functional areas.
• Experience influencing senior leadership and advocating for AI initiatives with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with business leaders to guide prioritization and investment decisions.
• Partner with broader AI&D and Lab teams (Alliances and Ecosystem, Digital Product Management, Lab Accelerator) to implement and validate AI solutions that solve critical challenges.
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration across AI&D, Tech, and business units.
• Ensure successful delivery and adoption of AI solutions within the assigned function, driving measurable outcomes and enterprise scalability.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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