Senior Director, Global Safety & Risk Strategy

Amgen; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Senior Director, Global Safety & Risk Programs in Thousand Oaks. The role leads enterprise safety strategy, governance, and risk management, partnering across Operations, R&D, and Corporate Functions to modernize safety systems and enable sustainable growth.

The leader will drive AI-enabled insights, dashboards, and digital transformation, while building a high-performing team focused on safety culture, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s/ Bachelor’s with extensive leadership in transformation safety and risk.
• Experience directing and managing people, teams, programs, or resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of Amgen's global safety and risk programs to meet future business needs.
• Accelerate digital innovation and AI adoption across EHS.
• Strengthen enterprise resilience and risk visibility for informed decision-making.
• Build and coach a high-performing, diverse safety leadership team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Executive communication

AI & digital mindset

Education

Doctorate degree

Masters degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Data analytics tools

Risk management systems

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Senior Director, Global Safety & Risk Programs in Thousand Oaks. The role leads enterprise safety strategy, governance, and risk management, partnering across Operations, R&D, and Corporate Functions to modernize safety systems and enable sustainable growth.

The leader will drive AI-enabled insights, dashboards, and digital transformation, while building a high-performing team focused on safety culture, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.