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Associate Vice President, Data Strategy & Capabilities (GCCI)

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Amgen logoAmgen · - California - Thousand Oaks
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Strategy, Innovation & Governance
  • 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)
  • Capability Leadership (Analytics & Insights engine, Data Management, Decision Sciences)
  • Lead and scale integrated capabilities across:
  • Analytics & Insights engine (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 and business teams to enable modern, interoperable data architecture aligned with FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable) and Clean Core principles
  • Oversee prioritization and execution of key programs, balancing innovation with operational excellence
  • 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
  • Leadership & Talent
  • 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
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • 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
  • What we expect of you
  • We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

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 AND
  • 7 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
  • 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,

Additional Information

Career Category Sales & Marketing Operations Job Description 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.


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