CDnA - Director, Marketing Science Operations

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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

CDnA - Director, Marketing Science Operations

What you will do

Amgen’s Data Sciences team within the Commercial Data and Analytics (CD&A) department is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director of MarSci Operations to lead our technology and data science initiatives, ensuring our teams are equipped with the best tools and processes to drive impactful outcomes.

The Director of Marketing Sciences Operations will be responsible for managing the technology platforms that support our data science teams and ensuring the seamless execution of our media and marketing strategies. The successful candidate is a strategist with a strong technical background who can collaborate across departments and with external partners to enhance our capabilities so Amgen can achieve a competitive edge in the market.

This is a hybrid position in either Thousand Oaks, CA or Deerfield, IL offices, expected to be in office 3 times a week.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Management:

• Oversee and manage technology platforms that facilitate day-to-day operations for data science teams, including clean rooms, digital reporting, media hubs, and digital applications.

• Ensure platforms are optimized for efficiency, security, and scalability to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Collaboration and Strategic Evaluation:

• Collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external partners to continuously assess new technology developments and trends.

• Lead initiatives to price, maintain, and evolve internal capabilities, ensuring the department is strategically positioned to capitalize on first mover opportunities while effectively managing the lifecycle of internal solutions.

Digital Reporting Solutions:

• Manage all digital automated reporting solutions for media investments towards healthcare professionals (HCP) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) tactics.

• Ensure that reporting processes are streamlined, accurate, and actionable to drive informed decision-making.

Vendor Relations Management:

• Establish and manage relationships with media publishers, data providers, measurement partners and other technology vendors.

• Implement processes to monitor vendor performance and address any issues proactively.

Data Pipeline and Automation Development:

• Build, maintain, and enhance data pipelines and automation processes to increase team efficiency and improve data quality.

• Drive initiatives that leverage data to enhance operational processes and support business objectives.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The innovative professional we seek is a collaborative leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of data engineering and/or data science experience

Or

Master’s degree and 8 years of data engineering and/or data science experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of data engineering and/or data science experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading data engineering teams.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).

• Knowledge of marketing technology stacks and digital media analytics.

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and data storage solutions.

• Understanding of ETL processes and data pipeline frameworks.

• Knowledge of compliance standards and best practices in data privacy and security.

• Pharmaceutical and/or healthcare related experience

• Proven record on building, and developing high performing teams

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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