Executive Director – AIN Technology Lead for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Role Description:

Amgen India will be an integral part in driving growth & innovation, improving efficiency and creating enterprise value – supporting our mission “To Serve Patients.”

The Executive Director, Amgen India Technology Lead for ERP, will define and execute Amgen’s global ERP vision, building a world-class technology team that drives operational excellence, process digitization, and strategic innovation. This leader will shape enterprise-wide digital capabilities, partnering with global executives to translate business strategy into scalable ERP and data-driven solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Additionally, as part of the Enterprise Programs & Platforms Team, this role will be a lead for the AIN based platform leads like Salesforce, Veeva, Anaplan, Mulesoft and Planisware and will drive cross functional integration between those teams.

This role requires expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning, including Leadership roles in multiple full implementations of ERP systems, especially SAP S/4HANA and leading large sustainment teams up to 200 people.  Additionally, extensive collaboration with global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the end-to-end software development lifecycle and be a Scaled Agile practitioner, 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:

• ERP Strategy Development: Define and lead Amgen’s global ERP vision, ensuring alignment with business growth, innovation, and digital strategy.

• Project and Program Management: Oversee delivery of a global ERP portfolio, ensuring business outcomes, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with global functional leaders (Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Commercial, Manufacturing) to optimize processes and enable digital transformation.
• Executive Engagement: Engage with executive leadership to communicate program outcomes, progress, and ROI in clear, actionable terms.
• ERP Implementation and Maintenance: Ensure ERP investments deliver measurable value through efficiency, compliance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Team Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, coach and develop a large (up to 200 people) and diverse team of Technology professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Innovation and Technology Integration: Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement within the ERP organization and across the EP&P Teams.

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• 25+ years of extensive ERP leadership experience, including multiple SAP S/4HANA implementations, BTP, and RISE/Cloud ERP operations.
• Advanced program management expertise delivering complex, multi-year ERP programs.
• Experience in a global ERP environment and a commitment to continuous improvement of the ‘Run’ management
• Strong experience in transformation, vendor management, and financial governance.
• Knowledge of ERP architecture, integration, and technology trends to drive innovation.
  

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with SOX, GxP, and data protection regulations.
• Global leadership experience in shared services or digital hubs.

Professional Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)

• SAP Certification (Preferred): Certifications in SAP, particularly related to SAP S/4HANA
• SAFe for Teams certification (Preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise transformation.
• Inspirational leader with strong communication and change management skills.
  Adept at fostering collaboration across cultures, functions, and geographies.
• Results-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of adaptability and initiative in a fast-paced environment.