Senior Manager, Operations Transformation Business Performance and Data

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Job SummaryAmgen is committed to driving operational excellence and enterprise transformation to better serve patients worldwide. The Senior Manager, Operations Transformation Business Performance and Data Science will play a key leadership role in advancing this mission by leading initiatives that improve business performance, enable digital and AI-driven capabilities, and deliver measurable operational impact.This role will lead a cross-functional India-based team spanning Operations Transformation, business performance, AI/data science enablement, data and information architecture, and Continuous Improvement 2.0 (CI AI), in close partnership with global OTDS (Operations Transformation & Digital Strategy), Operations leaders, and enterprise technology teams.The leader will translate strategy into execution by building team capability, driving delivery against strategic priorities, and ensuring solutions are adopted, scaled, and sustained. The role requires balanced leadership across transformation, business performance, AI/data enablement, people leadership, and operational execution.Key Responsibilities Build and Lead the AIN CapabilityLead and develop the India-based Operations Transformation and Business Performance team, establishing clear priorities, strong execution, and scalable ways of working across transformation, AI/data science enablement, business performance, and continuous improvement.Lead Transformation and Business Performance InitiativesTranslate enterprise transformation priorities into actionable programs that improve operational efficiency, agility, performance visibility, and business value realization.AI, Data, and Digital EnablementAdvance AI, analytics, automation, and data-centric capabilities that improve decision-making, reduce manual work, and enable scalable business outcomes. Support delivery of AI-enabled use cases leveraging Generative AI, enterprise data platforms, and modern information architecture principles.Program and Portfolio LeadershipManage transformation programs and strategic priorities, ensuring initiatives are aligned, sequenced, governed, and executed with measurable business impact and adoption outcomes.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with OTDS, Operations, Digital Technology & Innovation (DTI), and enterprise stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions across people, process, data, and technology domains.Performance and Change LeadershipEstablish metrics, dashboards, governance mechanisms, and value tracking approaches while driving organizational change management, capability building, and continuous improvement adoption.Basic Qualifications12-17 years of work experience in the related fieldBachelors degree and 8 years of relevant business, operations, digital, or transformation experienceOR Masters degree and 6 years of relevant experienceOR Doctorate degree and 4 years of relevant experiencePreferred QualificationsDemonstrated experience leading operational transformation, business performance, or digital enablement initiatives in complex matrixed organizationsExperience applying AI, analytics, automation, or data science capabilities to solve business problems and improve operational outcomesProven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational changeDemonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable business impactFamiliarity with enterprise data ecosystems, FAIR data principles, and scalable digital platformsExperience working in regulated industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcareFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or continuous improvement methodologiesStrong stakeholder engagement, communication, and program management capabilitiesCompetenciesStrong people leadership and team developmentSystems thinking across people, process, data, and technologyStrategic and analytical problem-solvingExecution-focused and results-oriented mindsetStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environmentsCustomer- and business-oriented mindsetPassion for innovation, transformation, and continuous improvementAdditional InformationLocation: Amgen IndiaTravel requirements: Less than 20%What We OfferAn opportunity to shape the future of Amgen Operations through enterprise transformation and digital innovation.A collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment that values creativity, agility, and continuous learning.Professional growth and leadership development opportunities within a global biotechnology leader committed to serving patients. .

Keyskills :
data sciencedigital transformationanalyticsautomationcontinuous improvementprogram managementstakeholder engagementLean