Information Systems, R&D Commercialization - Senior Manager

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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.

Information Systems, R&D Commercialization - Senior Manager

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join an exciting team that drives novel approaches in decision-making, portfolio analytics and insights to maximize the value of Amgen’s pipeline.

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Technical Product Owner to lead and manage multiple technology platforms that support R&D commercialization at Amgen. This includes the Mercury platform – Amgen R&Ds internal reporting and analytics portal - and related systems that enable robust planning, prioritization, and execution of commercialization initiatives. It is also a key data source for enterprise executive reporting. This role will engage directly with business owners to manage the technical product vision and roadmap and lead the Agile Product Team to deliver scalable, user-centric solutions tailored to our commercialization needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical product vision and roadmap for Commercialization platforms, including Mercury (Tableau-based reporting platform used to visualize data from Planisware and other systems).

• Manage technical product team members operating in a SAFe Agile environment

• Translate business needs into detailed technical user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria.

• Collaborate with platform administrators, developers, and business analysts to design and configure the Mercury solutions.

• Lead backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release coordination using Agile methodologies.

• Serve as the primary contact for Mercury, including integrations and application configuration.

• Oversee integrations with various platforms and enterprise systems.

• Manage UAT planning, test case validation, and production deployment oversight.

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Enterprise Data Strategy and Execution, Enterprise Data Platforms and R&D Commercialization.

• Monitor technical performance to inform continuous improvement and decision-making

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The product management professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of technical product management experience OR

• Master’s degree and 4 years of technical product management experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of technical product management experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 10 years of technical product management experience OR

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of technical product management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading technical product development, ideally in a regulated or complex environment.

• Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL pipelines, and SQL-based querying; familiarity with enterprise data platforms.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; able to articulate complex data and product concepts to business and technical audiences.

• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams using Agile or hybrid development methodologies.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.

• Certification in Product Management or Agile/Scrum frameworks.

• Background in life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical R&D.

• Understanding of the drug development lifecycle and relevant functions (e.g., Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Commercial).

• Knowledge of enterprise PPM processes (Stage-Gate, portfolio prioritization, cost/resource planning).

• Proficiency in SQL and Databricks Notebooks for reporting and data extraction.

• Prior experience as a Technical Product Owner or Lead Technical Business Analyst

• Experience working with data visualization/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Planisware BI).

• Exposure to ML/AI use cases in commercialization or lifecycle management contexts.

• Working knowledge of XML, HTML/CSS, or basic scripting for UI enhancements.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance short-term deliverables and long-term vision.

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage cross-functional deliverables.

• Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and collaboration platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

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

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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