Director, Strategic Data Lead
Amgen · Thousand Oaks, CA
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Role summary
Amgen seeks a Director of Strategic Data Leadership to guide data strategy across commercial business units in Thousand Oaks. This consultative role translates business priorities and customer needs into actionable data strategies, working cross-functionally with brand teams, data science, compliance, and external partners to optimize data use and identify new opportunities. The position requires strong analytical thinking, executive presence, and ability to influence across a matrixed organization while monitoring evolving external data landscapes.
What they're looking for
- Doctorate degree and 4+ years data acquisition or commercial data experience
- Deep understanding of commercial data ecosystems and analytic frameworks
- Strong executive presence with cross-functional influence in matrixed organizations
- Strategic thinking ability translating business priorities into data strategies
- Negotiation skills and vendor management experience
- Customer-back thinking with business acumen for pharmaceutical commercial operations
What you'll be doing
- Lead strategic data partnerships across commercial business areas and brand teams
- Translate brand plans and strategic imperatives into practical data strategies and sourcing recommendations
- Assess whether business needs require existing data, enhancements, or new external sources
- Develop prioritization frameworks for competing data opportunities balancing value and feasibility
- Lead business input into data vendor renewals, sourcing, and negotiation processes
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