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Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Digital Product Strategy and Innovation Manager

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will will focus on ensuring successful progression of high value AI and other technology initiatives, placing a strong emphasis on acceleration to value within Amgens Technology Innovation Lab, part of AI & Data function. This role will report to the Director, Digital Product Management within the Technology Innovation Lab and will work with various cross-functional partners as well as external collaborators and play a pivotal role in driving value towards Amgens AI strategic imperatives and digital transformation, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Responsibilities :

Lead Product Ownership for AI and Technology Solutions : Act as the Product Owner within an Agile framework, ensuring that AI and technology products meet the needs of stakeholders and align with the organizations strategic goals. This includes defining the vision, roadmap, and priorities for the AI portfolio!

Bridge Technical and Business Strategy : Serve as a key liaison between cross-functional teams, including Business, information technology and external partners. Translate business needs into technical requirements and prioritize initiatives to maximize impact.

Facilitate AI Initiative Progression : Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of AI and machine learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with process standards and timely delivery.

Champion Value Acceleration and Scalability : Lead initial scaling process for AI products aligned with Amgens scaling operating model, implementing best practices in product and platform scaling to ensure AI solutions are enterprise-ready.

Develop Strategic Insights : Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape as applied to relevant initiatives, and provide guidance on technology identification, selection, and roadmap

Navigate Project Hurdles : Proactively identify and resolve issues and risks, ensuring flawless progression and continuity across AI projects.

Master User Adoption : Maintain deep understanding of end user needs, translated into optimal feature prioritization as well as change management strategy and execution to drive maximum, sustained adoption of technology

Communicate with Transparency : Represent projects and deliver insights to key stakeholders (e.g., Technology Innovation Lab, information technology Governance, etc.) to ensure transparency, alignment, and understanding of project status, priorities, and impact!

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have hese qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate degree

Masters degree and 2 years of technology and / or product management experience

Bachelors degree and 4 years of technology and / or product management experience

Associates degree and 8 years of technology and / or product management experience

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of technology and / or product management experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Aligns Product Vision with Business and Technical Requirements : Translates organizational goals into clear product requirements, ensuring alignment between technical capabilities and business objectives.

Foundational Technical Competencies : Solid understanding in one or more of the following areasdata science, machine learning, coding (Python, R, or similar), or MLOps. Ability to engage with data scientists and machine learning engineers to guide project scope and technical feasibility.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical abilities to address sophisticated challenges in AI development and to derive insights for strategic decision-making.

Effective Communication Skills : Shown ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and communicate priorities, status updates, and outcomes optimally across all levels.

Project and Relationship Management : Excellent project management skills with a record of building strong partnerships across cross-functional teams and handling diverse workloads to meet deadlines.

Independent and Collaborative Working Style : Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance and know when to seek input, combined with a collaborative approach to achieve alignment and support project goals.

AI and Digital Transformation Savvy : Understanding of AI-focused solutions and digital transformation trends, particularly in life sciences.

What you can expect from 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, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. 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

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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.

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