Director – DTI Functional Lead for R&D Informatics

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead the development of scientific software platforms and solutions, enabling the discovery of biological insights.

In this role, you will join a dynamic team essential to advancing our drug product pipeline by providing innovative technology and data solutions for R&D Informatics Product Teams. Our R&D Informatics team collaborates globally to develop ground breaking solutions that accelerate and expand Amgen’s drug pipeline. We succeed in informatics through our unwavering commitment to patients and the innovative use of technology to deliver significant business value. At Amgen, we are dedicated to developing a new class of novel molecules, and we seek dedicated individuals to transform these molecules into life-changing medicines. Join us in making a difference and realizing the potential to help patients worldwide..

• Team Leadership: Build, lead, develop, and retain strong, multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers and R&D domain analysts, to deliver on the R&D pipeline.
• Vision and Roadmap: Shape and implement the vision and roadmap for the technology ecosystem in partnership with R&D Informatics Product leadership and key collaborators to support R&D software, infrastructure, and data needs.
• Product Lifecycle and Continuous Improvement: Oversee the entire lifecycle of software and data products, from development and testing to deployment and ongoing maintenance, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, staying updated with industry trends and advancements.
• Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations, to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence across regions and functions.
• Security and Governance: Integrate enterprise security and data governance principles into all software and data product solutions to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Innovative Technology Use: Lead the R&D Informatics function in developing and applying emerging computational methods, analytics, infrastructure, and data insights.
• External Networking: Strengthen external networks to ensure strategies are developed with consideration of global factors, competitive intelligence, and new possibilities offered by information technology.
• Alignment and Mentorship: Mentor staff to align with DTI & R&D Informatics strategy, offering guidance and career development opportunities.

What we expect of you

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of Informatics Systems experience OR
• Master’s degree and 14 to 16 Informatics Systems experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 16 to 18 years of Informatics Systems experience
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Experience understanding scientific and business processes in drug discovery and development
• Experience leading and managing staff, collaborating in a matrixed organization, and demonstrating superb interpersonal skills

• Solid understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and data pipeline development
• Understanding of scientific data strategy, data governance, data infrastructure
• Experience with key collaborator management, managing a team of 20, ensuring seamless coordination across teams and driving the successful delivery of technical projects

Professional Certifications:

• SAFe for Teams certification (preferred)
• SAFe Product Owner and SAFe Product Manager (preferred)

• Excellent leadership, coaching and team management skills.
• Strong transformation and change management experience.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.