Digital Product Strategy Senior Associate
Amgen
**Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients**
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
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.
**Senior Associate Digital Product Strategy**
**What you will do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will focus on ensuring successful progression of high value AI and other technology initiatives, placing a strong emphasis on acceleration to value within Amgen’s Technology Innovation Lab, part of AI & Data function. This role will report to the Director, Digital Product Management within the Technology Innovation Lab and will work with various cross-functional partners as well as external collaborators and play a pivotal role in driving value towards Amgen’s AI strategic imperatives and digital transformation, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
**This position will:**
**Support Product Ownership for AI and Technology Solutions** : Assist in ensuring AI and technology products meet stakeholder needs and align with organizational goals by contributing to the vision, roadmap, and priorities for AI initiatives. A strong understanding of Python syntax, data structures, and object-oriented programming is essential to effectively contribute to technical discussions and implementations.
**Collaborate Across Teams** : Work with cross-functional groups, including Business, ATMOS, and external partners, to support the translation of business needs into technical requirements and help prioritize tasks. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices will be critical to support team workflows and delivery.
**Assist in Data Initiative Execution:** Provide support for the lifecycle management of data product and machine learning projects, ensuring they align with established processes and timelines. Experience in writing and implementing unit tests using frameworks like unittest or pytest will ensure high-quality project deliverables.
**Contribute to Value Creation and Scalability** : Help implement best practices in scaling programming solutions to ensure they are ready for broader application within the organization. Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS will aid in scaling and deploying AI products effectively.
**Develop Familiarity with Technology Trends** : Stay informed about the technology landscape to assist in identifying and applying relevant technologies, including tools such as Spotfire and cheminformatics Python libraries like RDKIT, where applicable.
**Assist in Overcoming Project Challenges** : Help identify and address issues or risks to ensure smooth progression of AI projects.
**Support User Adoption Efforts** : Assist in gathering user feedback and contribute to feature prioritization and change management strategies to drive technology adoption.
**Communicate Clearly** : Share updates and insights with stakeholders to maintain transparency, alignment, and understanding of project progress and impact.
**What we expect of you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.
**Basic Qualifications:**
**Master’s degree**
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of technology and/or product management experience
**Or**
Associate’s degree and 6 years of technology and/or product management experience
**Or**
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of technology and/or product management experience
**Preferred Qualifications:**
**Supports Product Alignment with Business and Technical Needs:** Assists in translating organizational goals into clear requirements, ensuring technical capabilities align with business objectives.
**Technical Proficiency:**
+ A strong understanding of Python syntax, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
+ Experience in writing and implementing unit tests using frameworks such as `unittest`, `pytest`, etc.
+ Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and test automation practices. Familiarity with Cloud Services such as AWS.
+ Knowledge of version control systems, especially Git.
+ Bonus: Exposure to tools like Spotfire and cheminformatics Python libraries such as RDKIT, or basic understanding of data science, machine learning, or MLOps.
**Problem-Solving Skills:** Applies analytical thinking to assist in solving technical challenges and providing input to team decision-making.
**Effective Communication:** Capable of conveying technical ideas in an accessible way and providing clear updates to team members and stakeholders.
**Project and Collaboration Support:** Helps manage tasks, supports cross-functional team efforts, and contributes to meeting project deadlines.
**Teamwork and Initiative:** Works well both independently and as part of a team, seeking guidance when needed and contributing to group success.
**Interest in AI and Digital Solutions:** Maintains curiosity and basic knowledge of AI and digital transformation trends, especially in life sciences.
**What you can expect from 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
**Apply now for a career that defies imagination**
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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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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