Lead a team responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology strategy and execution
Collaborate with key customers to identify business needs, develop technology roadmaps, and handle IT projects
Drive innovation, optimize system performance, and enhance overall IT capabilities to support company goals
Advance digital capabilities across Process Development and Manufacturing, including Generative AI and Machine Learning demonstrations
Ensure seamless flow of instrument data across operational business processes and applications enabling a unified data platform for robust, consistent, standardized data and analytics across the Amgen network
Streamline the experience for Lab Scientists, Production Operators, Floor management, and Quality Assurance fostering Best-In-Class Process Innovation
Lead technical product owners, business analysts, test/validation engineers, project managers and scrum masters responsible for digital roadmap strategy, design, development, management, and optimization of Amgen Operation’s Electronic Lab Notebook and Instrument Data Acquisition Platform
Act as the reporting manager responsible for coaching and development of these resources
Own, run, and support Operations Enterprise Lab Information Management solutions, including Biovia’s Holistic Lab ELN Platform
Provide lab systems roadmap for Amgen Operations and collaborate with IS Architects, Infrastructure Leads, and Business Analysts
Lead implementation of digital lab initiatives, providing experiment design, authoring, and execution solutions
Align business processes with Holistic Lab, PLM, and Big Data technology capabilities by working with multi-functional representatives across Operations and sites
Guide project teams on developing approaches for addressing business needs and present arguments for proposed solutions while supervising vendors and contractors
Maintain strategic relationships and communication with the leadership team and collaborators
Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring best practices in development, testing, and deployment across product teams
Develop and implement strategic plans for technology and workforce growth, including recruiting top talent and building a robust team in India
Collaborate with Platform Owners, Product Owners, Service Owners, and delivery teams to ensure delivery matches commitments and facilitate communication when service commitments are unmet
Ensure organizational compliance with quality and GxP in technology services and monitor emerging technologies and trends for platform growth
Requirements
Doctorate Degree and 2 years of experience in Engineering, IT or related field OR Master’s degree with 8 - 10 years of experience in Engineering, IT or related field OR Bachelor’s degree with 10 - 14 years of experience in Engineering, IT or related field OR Diploma with 14 - 18 years of experience in Engineering, IT or related field
Background as a Technical Product Owner (TPO), people manager, and business analyst
Validated experience and involvement in Enterprise Projects targeted for process reliability of manufacturing and product life cycle as well as streamlining end-to-end data flow and agile execution of critical operational workflows
Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead large matrixed teams and develop technology professionals
Experience in implementing a strategic roadmap and driving transformation initiatives using Scaled Agile methodology
Solid skills in collaborating and communicating with multi-functional teams, business collaborators, and executives
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Life Sciences
Preferred: 5 – 8 years of domain knowledge in health and/or life sciences combined with Information Technology
Preferred: Understanding and applied experience in Lab Informatics and multi-functional data harmonization
Preferred: Good overall understanding of business, manufacturing, and laboratory systems common in the process manufacturing as well as the integration of these systems through applicable standards
Preferred: Up-to-date knowledge of vendor’s software strategy and ability to translate these to PD business needs
Preferred: Experience handling a globally distributed enterprise application platform
Preferred: Expertise with Lab solution landscape – including ELN, inventory management, MES and scientific analysis tools
Preferred: Leadership experience within a highly regulated pharmaceutical or technology organization, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and GxP software validation
Preferred: Understanding of FDA regulations governing computer system validation and operation in biotech manufacturing and laboratory areas
Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and understanding of ITIL processes and implementation
Experience handling vendor relationships and working with external partners or consultants
Soft skills: Excellent leadership and team management skills, strong transformation and change management experience, ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams, excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, strong presentation and public speaking skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, high degree of initiative and self-motivation
Willingness and ability to work during evening or night shifts as required based on business requirements
Benefits
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Competitive benefits and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans
Support for professional and personal growth and well-being
Collaborative culture and career growth opportunities
Inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people
Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions
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