Amgen is seeking an Executive Director of AIN BAI & Data to lead a multi-vertical organization based in Hyderabad, India (AIN – Amgen India).
This role serves as the strategic,executional, and transformation leader, enabling Amgen’s vision to become a truly data-driven, AI-enabled commercial organization. The Executive Director will help design the global strategy and translate it into scalable action - architecting data ecosystems, leading brand / field analytics and data science innovation, and operationalizing insights across markets.
The position reports to the Vice President, GCCI (Global Customer Capabilities & Innovation) in the US and will collaborate closely with all GCCI verticals as well as other GCO functions at AIN. This position will be a member of the AIN site leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
A. Strategy & Enterprise Transformation
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Define and execute Amgen’s Business Analytics & Intelligence (BAI) & Data strategy from India, embedding scalable analytics, AI, and automation across commercial decisions.
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Lead the transformation of Amgen’s data and analytics operating model - from project-based delivery to productized, automated, and insights-led execution.
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Support global pipeline portfolio strategy and inline portfolio tactics that drive business performance through data-driven insights and analysis.
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Align global commercial analytics priorities, investments, and talent with commercial strategy and enterprise objectives in partnership with US and ACCP (Amgen Portugal) leadership.
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Foster a culture of innovation by advancing emerging technologies and scalable analytical approaches that enhance agility and business impact.
B. Data, Platforms, and Tools
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Lead end-to-end commercial data governance, integration, quality, and privacy across global data domains.
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Co-lead the design of Amgen’s next-generation data architecture with global peers, enabling agility, transparency, quality, and automation across data workflows.
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Evaluate and scale next-generation cloud, BI, and AI platforms to increase insight velocity and transparency across global commercial teams.
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Champion enterprise adoption of new analytics platforms, ensuring that global teams derive measurable value from technology investments.
C. Insights Leadership
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Build and scale next-generation analytics capabilities across forecasting, primary market research, competitive intelligence, and advanced analytics, including machine learning, predictive modeling, and other emerging methodologies.
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Ensure insights delivery is standardized, automated, and actionable for both headquarters and field teams, driving measurable commercial impact.
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Direct the performance and sub-national analytics function, providing market-level insights that guide commercial execution and growth strategies.
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Oversee global forecasting, competitive intelligence, and analytics functions to deliver accurate scenario-based insights that inform portfolio, launch, and brand strategies.
D. Organizational Leadership
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Ensure efforts across AIN GCCI and AIN GCO functions are coordinated and inline with common corporate objectives.
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Build and lead a world-class, India-based organization that delivers innovation, accountability, and measurable business impact at global scale.
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Serve as a strategic partner to offshore teams in Global Commercial, Value & Access, Digital, and other departments - influencing enterprise data strategy, analytics priorities, and platform investments.
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Represent Amgen’s data and analytics capabilities with external partners, vendors, and industry forums, strengthening Amgen’s reputation as a leader in analytics-driven commercialization.
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Oversee budget, offshore vendor portfolio and management, and governance for global analytics delivery and data platforms.
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Develop and mentor high-performing talent, fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and thought leadership to sustain Amgen’s future-ready capabilities.
They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:
Inspire: Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive
Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection
Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders
Adapt: Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results
Preferred Qualifications
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20+ years of experience leading large-scale data and analytics functions within biopharma, healthcare, or technology industries.
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Demonstrated success leading multi-country teams within a matrixed, global operating model.
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Proven success in building and scaling global analytics organizations and influencing executive stakeholders across geographies.
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Deep understanding of pharma commercial models, including forecasting methodologies, field operations, incentive compensation, and brand analytics.
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Proven ability to shape and govern modern data architecture and analytics platforms in partnership with technology leaders.
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Demonstrated ability to translate analytics into business strategy and measurable commercial outcomes.
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Strong leadership presence with a track record of developing high-performing, cross-functional teams.
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Excellent communication, executive influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience driving AI/ML and automation initiatives to transform decision-making in commercial or scientific contexts.
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Comfortable navigating complex, matrixed global environments, balancing strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership.
