Career Category
Clinical
Job Description
ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier,
fuller
and longer. We discover, develop,
manufacture
and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped
establish
the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and
remains
on the
cutting-edge
of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond
what’s
known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
The
role
is responsible for
leading
and
mentoring
team members within
the
Clinical Design and Analysis
technology services
group
that build and transform
technology
capabilities
that
positively
impact
business outcomes.
This individual
will
be responsible for
developing and leading
a highly talented
team that is built for delivering high-end and innovative technologies
in support of biostatistical
study design and analys
i
s
.
The ideal candidate will have a proven
track record
of leadership in technology-driven environments for
clinical design and analysis
and a passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry. Additionally, collaboration with cross-functional and global teams
is required to
ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
end-to-end software
development lifecycle in a
Scaled Agile Framework
coupled with leadership and transformation experience. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational strategic initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead and manage large, diverse teams within a matrixed organization.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Attract and recruit top talent as part of an extensive Technology organization to be
hired within India.
Develop talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, champion diversity within the
team
and act as a role model of servant leadership.
Responsible for managing, growing, and developing the Amgen Technology team in India, ensuring global ways of working are imbedded in the local organization
Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations.
Understand the decision-making process, workflows
,
and business and information needs of business
partners and stakeholders
Develop and implement strategic plans for
workforce
and technology
.
Contribute
and
d
efine business
outcomes +
requirements, technology
solutions,
and
services
Oversee the
software development lifecycle
Improve activities being measured by crafting, monitoring
,
and
optimizing
relevant feedback loops
through
'test & learn' activities
Ensure communication of key performance metrics and
analysis of
unmet needs
Work with
Product Owners,
Service
Owners
and
/or
delivery teams to ensure
that
delivery
matches
commitments, acting as an escalation point and
facilitating
communication when service commitments are not met
Participate in
stakeholder
and
other
leadership
meetings
, working with other parts of the organization, and functional groups to ensure successful delivery
Maintain
strategic relationship
s
and
strong communication
with the leadership team about IS services and service roadmaps
to ensure
that all the stakeholders feel informed and engaged
F
ollow global standards and practices.
Ensure ongoing alignment with strategy, compliance
,
and regulatory requirements for
technology
investments and services
Facilitate best practice sharing, ensuring ongoing alignment with
the Technology & Digital
strategy
Oversee operating budgets and
product team
budgets, ensuring regular review of actuals and latest estimates, managing according to agreed governance
Ensure alignment of
Technology
service plans across
organization
Provide education to new partners with regards to IT service offerings
Remain a
ccountable for ensuring
overall organizational compliance to quality/compliance requirements such as GXP and Privacy
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
Master’s / Bachelor’s degree with 13-17 years of experience
in Life Sciences Information Technology Management or related field
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills
:
Experience in people management and leading matrixed teams, and passion for mentorship, culture and fostering the development of talent.
Demonstrated experience in managing technology teams
and innovations
with
a track record
of successful innovation
Must be flexible and able to manage multiple activities and priorities with minimal direction in a rapidly changing and demanding environment.
Exceptional collaboration,
communication
and interpersonal skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and build new partnerships.
Good-to-Have Skills:
Solid understanding of biostatistical
analysis methods, clinical pharmacology, and clinical pharmacokinetic analyses
Experience in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical or technology organization
Experience using and adoption of Scaled Agile Framework (
SAFe
)
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Established business partnerships and IS governance practices
involving
senior business stakeholders
Broad working knowledge of key IS domains and layers
Professional Certifications
:
Scaled Agile Framework (
SAFe
) for Teams
(preferred)
Soft Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals.
Excellent leadership 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.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
Shift Information:
This position requires you to work a later shift and may be
assigned
a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as
required
based on business requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to
participate
in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
an accommodation
.
.
