Strategic Chief of Staff for AI & Data Science Leader

Amgen SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Chief of Staff for Enterprise AI & Data Science to partner with the VP and lead strategic planning, portfolio management, and organizational readiness across AI initiatives.

The role blends strategy, operations, communications, and delivery in a high-visibility environment. You will drive annual planning, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and shape the operating rhythms to accelerate impact.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with 4+ years in strategy, operations, or consulting.
• OR Master’s degree with 7+ years experience.
• OR Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years relevant experience.
• MBA or advanced degree in strategy/management preferred.
• Experience in life sciences, biotech, or AI/data-driven orgs.
• Strong executive presence, judgment, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought partner to executive leadership; drive execution on priorities.
• Coordinate yearly planning activities: portfolio strategy, headcount forecasting, budgeting.
• Shape and run annual operating rhythms (QBRs, portfolio reviews, LT offsites, staff meetings, readouts).
• Manage day-to-day execution of departmental strategy and cross-functional priorities.
• Own agenda planning and facilitation for leadership meetings and offsites.
• Connect AI&D leaders; track initiatives and ensure alignment across AI & Data Science.
• Oversee internal AI & Data Science portfolio prioritization and requests.
• Drive internal communications, cultural rituals, and cross-department engagement.
• Support organizational design: new roles, staff transitions, capability mapping.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Tech and Comms for budget and talent strategies.
• Lead departmental communications strategy and content calendar; exec updates.
• Coordinate with Product and Program Leads for intake, prioritization and delivery.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business operations

Executive communication

Cross-functional planning

Change management

Diplomacy & influence

Education

Doctorate

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Chief of Staff for Enterprise AI & Data Science to partner with the VP and lead strategic planning, portfolio management, and organizational readiness across AI initiatives.

The role blends strategy, operations, communications, and delivery in a high-visibility environment. You will drive annual planning, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and shape the operating rhythms to accelerate impact.