Director of Responsible AI

Join our team at Amgen Capability Center Portugal, the #1 company in Best Workplaces™ (201–500 employees category) by the Great Place to Work Institute. With over 400 talented individuals from more than 40 nationalities, our Lisbon center thrives at the intersection of innovation, excellence, and inspiration. This is your opportunity to explore the future of healthcare through technology and digital innovation, supporting our mission To Serve Patients. 

DIRECTOROF RESPONSIBLE AI

At Amgen, Technology is at the heart of everything we do—it drives discovery, transforms patient care, and fuels scientific breakthroughs. If you’re passionate about AI and want your expertise to shape the future of ethical technology in healthcare, this is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a global impact.

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What you will do

As our Director of Responsible AI, you’ll play a critical leadership role in designing and scaling the frameworks that guide Amgen’s use of AI across the organization globally. This is more than a governance role—it’s a chance to architect ethical, high-performing AI systems in one of the world’s leading biotech companies.

Let’s build the future of AI in healthcare—responsibly. In this high-impact role you will:

• Define and lead Amgen’s global Responsible AI strategy, ensuring safe, explainable, and compliant AI deployment at scale.

• Build governance models and technical standards that shape how advanced AI—includingpredictive and agentic AI solutions—is used across the business.

• Collaborate with senior leaders in Data Science, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance to embed ethical AI practices into enterprise-wide workflows.

• Serve as Amgen’s key interface to global regulators and AI policy influencers.

• Develop and monitor AI performance metrics, risk models, and incident response frameworks to ensure trust and transparency in every model we deploy.

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What we expect of you

We’re looking for a bold, visionary leader with deep technical fluency and a passion for shaping the future of AI. You combine strategic insight with hands-on understanding of real-world AI systems—and know how to lead teams to deliver both.

• Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in AI, data governance, or AI-related compliance roles, including 6+ years in leadership positions.

• Deep expertise in AI/ML models, including generative AI, and strong knowledge of global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, FDA AI guidance).

• Track record of building AI governance frameworks, from policy to implementation.

• Experience leading cross-functional programs and engaging with regulators or industry groups on tech ethics and compliance.

• Strategic thinker, strong communicator, and influential leader who thrives in complexity and ambiguity.

𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘣𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮, 𝘐𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 – 𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘹 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭. 

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.

• Work That Matters – Build tech that accelerates scientific breakthroughs and helps patients worldwide.

• Modern Tech Stack – Cloud-first, automation-focused, AI-powered.

• Global Scale, Agile Mindset – Collaborate across continents while working in nimble, high-impact teams.

• Continuous Learning – Access to certifications, trainings, mentorship, and career mobility.

• Amgen Total Rewards Plan – Comprehensive benefits in healthcare, finance, and well-being.

• Flexibility – Hybrid work model with time split between our office and working from home.