CD&A - Neural Nexus - Platform Lead

Role Summary

CD&A - Neural Nexus - Platform Lead

Responsibilities

• Define and own the strategic vision and evolution roadmap for the Neural Nexus platform, ensuring it is modular, scalable, and architected to support the seamless integration of current and future agentic capabilities and GenAI tools
• Develop a platform strategy that unifies Amgen‚Äôs fragmented systems into a singular, adaptable architecture, driving usability and efficiency while reducing compliance risk, duplication, and technical debt
• Champion user-first design principles by embedding needs of key personas (HQ collaborators, Field teams, CD&A power users) into every stage of the platform lifecycle ‚Äî from requirement gathering to rollout and iterative enhancement
• Act as a primary thought leader translating platform capabilities into tangible business value, aligning architectural decisions with enterprise AI strategy and functional priorities

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
  Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in Business ie. Marketing, Sales, Medical, and/or Analytics Functions
  OR
  Master’s degree and 8 years of experience in Business ie. Marketing, Sales, Medical, and/or Analytics Functions
  OR
  Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience in Business ie. Marketing, Sales, Medical, and/or Analytics Functions
  
  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.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Strong experience working directly with Business ie. Marketing, Sales, Medical, and/or Analytics Functions on developing platform and solutions to address key business opportunities
• Strong Technical Proficiency (AI/ML): Strong conceptual and practical understanding of AI/ML technologies, with a particular emphasis on Generative AI, model development lifecycles, platform architecture, and the associated data requirements
• 10+ years of experience in platform strategy, enterprise systems integration, or AI/ML-driven digital transformation roles within a large, matrixed organization
• Demonstrated success in launching scalable, user-friendly digital platforms with measurable adoption and reuse across business units
• Expertise in user-centered design, persona mapping, UX/UI partnership, and driving tailored experiences across business functions
• Familiarity with pharma data ecosystems, including Commercial, Medical, and Real-World Evidence systems and the regulatory frameworks that govern them
• Strong eye for business and ability to connect platform architecture with value realization across R&D, Commercial, and GxP environments
• Deep experience leading cross-functional programs with high technical complexity and senior partner visibility
• Strategic problem solver with exceptional communication and storytelling skills ‚Äî able to influence decisions across both technical and non-technical audiences
• Expertise in agile program management, backlog prioritization, and vendor orchestration within a hybrid development model
• Strong analytical mentality with experience tracking performance indicators and iteratively optimizing digital products

Skills

• Product strategy and roadmapping
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• AI/ML concepts, GenAI tooling, platform architecture
• User-centered design and persona mapping
• Agile program management and vendor orchestration