Director, Data Acquisition and Governance
Amgen · Thousand Oaks, CA
CommercialFull-timeCompany career page
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Role summary
Lead governance, vendor management, and operational processes for Amgen's commercial data acquisition function. This director-level role oversees data asset lifecycle, contracting coordination, compliance standards, and cross-functional partnerships to enable strategic data use while maintaining appropriate controls and operational efficiency.
What they're looking for
- Experience leading data governance, vendor management, or commercial operations functions
- Knowledge of data rights, licensing, contracting, and compliance standards
- Demonstrated ability to develop scalable processes and operational controls
- Cross-functional collaboration experience across legal, procurement, technology, and compliance
- Track record managing vendor relationships and optimizing third-party service delivery
- Understanding of healthcare data regulations and audit requirements
What you'll be doing
- Define and oversee commercial data governance operations, standards, controls, and policies with focus on compliance and scalability
- Lead governance and vendor lifecycle for new data assets, coordinating across functions and ensuring systems readiness
- Develop contracting and renewal strategies with procurement, legal, and vendors to optimize data spend and usage rights
- Manage vendor performance routines, service expectations, issue escalation, and continuous improvement actions
- Serve as point of contact for healthcare audits, overseeing documentation, evidence collection, and remediation
Privacy & handoff
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