Strategic Data Leader: Commercial Analytics & Partnerships

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based long-term incentives

Competitive compensation

Flexible work models

Well-being programs

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Director, Strategic Data Lead to drive data strategy across priority commercial areas. You will translate brand priorities into actionable data plans, align internal and external partners, and influence decisions in a matrixed organization.

You will lead data opportunity briefs and collaborate with Data Management, Data Science, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Procurement, and Finance to execute strategies that boost brand performance and market access.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master's/bachelor with substantial data-related leadership and analytics experience.
• Experience leading data strategy, governance, and analytics for commercial outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, data rights, and cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic data partnership across priority commercial areas, shaping data strategies and sourcing recommendations.
• Translate brand priorities, customer needs, and analytic use cases into actionable data plans.
• Coordinate with Brand teams, Data Management, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and external data partners.
• Frame data use cases and determine data requirements, expected business value, and feasibility.
• Develop and present data opportunity briefs and investment rationale to senior stakeholders.
• Establish prioritization and execution pathways, ensuring alignment across teams.

Skills

Data governance

Data strategy

Vendor management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Director, Strategic Data Lead to drive data strategy across priority commercial areas. You will translate brand priorities into actionable data plans, align internal and external partners, and influence decisions in a matrixed organization.

You will lead data opportunity briefs and collaborate with Data Management, Data Science, Legal, Privacy, Compliance, Procurement, and Finance to execute strategies that boost brand performance and market access.