Sr Manager, Manufacturing Technologies, AI-Enabled Manufacturing Innovation (IVI)

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager, Manufacturing – AI-Enabled Innovation (IVI) plays a key role in transforming how Amgen manufactures medicines by leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to drive smarter, faster, and more reliable operations across our global network. Based in the Amgen India Capability Center (AIN), this role translates complex manufacturing needs into scalable, data-driven solutions. In the near term, it supports deployment of priority TWFS capabilities to ensure smooth transitions, strong adoption, and operational continuity through structured change management, stakeholder engagement, and capability building. In the steady state, the role operates within the Innovation Velocity Interface (IVI), leading the end-to-end lifecycle of innovation—from intake and rapid MVP development to global deployment—while partnering across Manufacturing, Technology, and Quality.

This is a high-impact, global role at the forefront of AI-enabled manufacturing, redefining how work gets done and accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines to patients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transition & Deployment (Initial Phase)

• Support manufacturing sites in deployment of TWFS capabilities (e.g., MES standardization, documentation automation, performance management)
• Drive site readiness for transition, including stakeholder alignment, adoption planning, and risk mitigation
• Act as an integrator across site, AIN, and technology teams to ensure coordinated execution
• Support knowledge including training, communication, and reinforcement to sustain adoption post go-live
• Identify and escalate risks related to GxP compliance, supply continuity, and operational performance

2. Innovation Lifecycle Management (IVI Operating Model)

• Lead intake, triage, and prioritization of manufacturing use cases and innovation opportunities
• Translate business needs into clear problem statements, MVP scope, and success criteria
• Develop rapid, data-driven business cases (value, feasibility, scalability)
• Drive execution across the IVI lifecycle: intake → MVP → pilot → scale → sustain
• Ensure solutions are designed for multi-site reuse, scalability, and long-term sustainment

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Network Leadership

• Drive change adoption by aligning stakeholders on value, ways of working, and behavioral shifts required for AI-enabled solutions
• Serve as a primary AIN point of contact for manufacturing stakeholders
• Build trusted partnerships with site leadership, Quality, and functional SMEs
• Structure engagement to maximize input while minimizing burden on site teams
• Mobilize the right cross-functional expertise (AI/Data, Tech, SMEs) to deliver outcomes
• Facilitate alignment and decision-making across a complex, global stakeholder network

4. Program & Delivery Leadership

• Operate as a program manager and solution translator, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and risks
• Drive execution discipline in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Ensure adherence to defined governance, decision gates, and escalation pathways
• Track and report progress against delivery milestones, adoption, and value realization

5. Value Delivery & Continuous Improvement

• Drive outcomes aligned to IVI success metrics, including:
• Speed to MVP
• Adoption, behavior change, and scalability across sites Measurable business impact (e.g., cycle time, quality, productivity)
• Capture lessons learned and feed back into continuous improvement of IVI operating model
• Ensure solutions are compliant by design, meeting GxP and regulatory expectations

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate/ Masters/ Bachelor's with 12 to 17 years of experience
• In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, the candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, or related environments
• Demonstrated success building and leading teams (including leader-first hiring and scaling new organizations).
• Experience in digital enablement, innovation delivery, or operational transformation in a regulated setting
• Strong understanding of GxP environments, manufacturing processes, and site operations
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions and structured execution plans
• Proven experience in program or project management, including managing cross-functional initiatives
• Experience building business cases and prioritizing initiatives based on value and feasibility
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to work effectively across Manufacturing, Technology, and Quality organizations
• Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics and insights to guide decision-making
• Experience supporting change management, user adoption, and capability deployment
• Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment across time zones
• Experience working across regions and time zones with cultural awareness and adaptability.

Additional Information

• Travel: as needed to support global stakeholder engagement (limited/periodic).
• Work Style: global collaboration across time zones; strong partnering across sites, functions, and technology teams.