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Director, Technology Strategy and Innovation

Director, Technology Strategy and Innovation

AmgenHartford, CT, US
4 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Director, Technology Strategy And Innovation

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 missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives 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.

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will shape and accelerate Amgen's AI innovation agenda ensuring the successful progression, scaling, and de-risking of high-value AI and emerging technology initiatives. You will focus on translating AI potential into measurable business value, fostering innovation while systematically identifying and mitigating risks across the technology lifecycle.

As part of Amgen's Technology Innovation Lab within the AI & Data organization, you will report to the Executive Director, Technology Strategy & Innovation, collaborating with cross-functional partners and external innovators to drive value creation aligned with Amgen's AI strategic imperatives and digital transformation roadmap.

1. Lead AI Product Strategy and Ownership

  • Serve as Product Owner for AI and digital innovation initiatives within an Agile framework.
  • Define and evolve the vision, roadmap, and success metrics for Amgen's AI product portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and scientific rigor.
  • Drive rapid experimentation and iterative validation, enabling accelerated learning while minimizing exposure to technical or operational risks.

2. Bridge AI Strategy and Business Impact

  • Act as a strategic integrator between technology, data science, and business functions to ensure AI investments deliver high-value outcomes.
  • Translate business opportunities into actionable AI use cases with clear hypotheses, value targets, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Partner with ATMOS, Business Technology Leaders, and external collaborators to operationalize and scale trusted AI systems.
  • 3. Orchestrate the AI Innovation Lifecycle

  • Oversee the end-to-end progression of AI initiatives from concept incubation and proof-of-value to enterprise scaling.
  • Champion AI governance and compliance-by-design, embedding data quality, model robustness, and ethical AI principles.
  • Implement frameworks for continuous de-risking, addressing challenges such as data drift, bias, or integration complexity early in development.
  • 4. Accelerate Value While De-Risking Delivery

  • Establish repeatable patterns for scaling AI products through Amgen's enterprise model, ensuring they are reliable, interpretable, and compliant.
  • Introduce quantitative risk assessment tools and decision gates to evaluate readiness for scale.
  • Balance speed and safety driving innovation with accountability and resilience.
  • 5. Generate Strategic Foresight and Technology Intelligence

  • Maintain an expert understanding of the AI and emerging technology landscape, assessing opportunities and risks of adoption.
  • Advise on technology selection and partnerships, focusing on solutions that maximize strategic advantage while minimizing technical debt and exposure.
  • Provide evidence-based insights to guide AI investment prioritization and platform evolution.
  • 6. Enable Adoption and Change Management

  • Design and lead change management strategies that promote adoption of AI tools across Amgen's enterprise.
  • Embed user feedback loops and education programs to ensure AI capabilities are trusted, intuitive, and impactful.
  • Partner with Communications and Learning teams to cultivate a culture of AI fluency and responsible innovation.
  • 7. Communicate with Transparency and Influence

  • Deliver clear, data-driven reporting on initiative progress, value realization, and risk posture to leadership and governance bodies.
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner, fostering transparency and cross-functional alignment across all AI innovation streams.
  • What we expect of you

    We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

    Basic Qualifications :

  • Doctorate degree and 4 years of technology and / or product management experience
  • Masters degree and 8 years of technology and / or product management experience
  • Bachelor degree and 10 years of technology and / or product management experience
  • In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and / or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

    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 : Working knowledge 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 complex challenges in AI development and to derive insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Effective Communication Skills : Demonstrable ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical collaborators and communicate priorities, status updates, and outcomes effectively across all levels.
  • Project and Relationship Management : Excellent project management skills with a record of building strong partnerships across cross-functional teams and managing 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 knowledge : Understanding of AI-focused solutions and digital transformation trends, particularly in life sciences.
  • What you can expect of 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, we'll 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
  • Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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    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.

    Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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