Director, Technology Strategy and Innovation

Role Summary

Director, Technology Strategy and Innovation. Shape and accelerate Amgen’s AI innovation agenda, translating AI potential into measurable business value while mitigating risks across the technology lifecycle. Lead AI product strategy and governance within the Technology Innovation Lab of the AI & Data organization, collaborating with cross-functional partners and external innovators to drive value aligned with Amgen’s digital transformation roadmap.

Responsibilities

• 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, aligning with enterprise priorities and scientific rigor
• Drive rapid experimentation and iterative validation to enable accelerated learning while minimizing technical or operational risks
• Bridge AI Strategy and Business Impact by acting as a strategic integrator between technology, data science, and business functions
• 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
• 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 data drift, bias, or integration challenges early
• Establish repeatable patterns for scaling AI products through Amgen’s enterprise model, ensuring reliability, interpretability, and compliance
• Introduce quantitative risk assessment tools and decision gates to evaluate readiness for scale
• Balance speed and safety, driving innovation with accountability and resilience
• Generate Strategic Foresight and Technology Intelligence by maintaining expert understanding of AI and emerging technology landscape
• Advise on technology selection and partnerships to maximize strategic advantage while minimizing technical debt
• Provide evidence-based insights to guide AI investment prioritization and platform evolution
• Design and lead Adoption and Change Management strategies that promote AI tool adoption across Amgen’s enterprise
• Embed user feedback loops and education programs to ensure AI capabilities are trusted and impactful
• Partner with Communications and Learning teams to cultivate AI fluency and responsible innovation
• Communicate with Transparency and Influence by delivering data-driven reporting on initiative progress, value realization, and risk posture

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
• Additionally, at least 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation

Preferred Qualifications

• Aligns Product Vision with Business and Technical Requirements
• Foundational Technical Competencies across data science, machine learning, coding (Python, R, or similar), or MLOps
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills for AI development and strategic decision-making
• Effective Communication Skills to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Project and Relationship Management skills with cross-functional collaboration
• Independent and Collaborative Working Style
• AI and Digital Transformation knowledge, especially in life sciences

Education

• Not specified beyond Basic Qualifications (degrees listed above)

Additional Requirements

• No explicit travel or physical demands specified as essential