Executive Director, Obesity, Analytics & Forecasting
Thousand Oaks, CA - USA
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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen if you feel like you are a part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen is committed to transforming the lives of patients by advancing science delivering innovative medicines and creating sustainable value for healthcare systems worldwide. Obesity represents one of the most pressing global health challenges of our time. To accelerate our impact we are seeking an Executive Director to lead Global Obesity Analytics and role will serve as the enterprise leader for both US commercial and Global pipeline analytics and forecasting partnering closely with senior executives across Global U.S. and regional teams. The Executive Director will elevate data-driven decision-making by delivering rigorous performance analytics advanced analytics and forward-looking forecasts that guide strategy investment and execution across the obesity portfolio.
This role requires on-site attendance at least 3 days per week in Thousand Oaks California.
Responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
Serve as the analytics and forecasting leader for the Obesity therapeutic area supporting Global Commercial U.S. and R&D leadership
Translate analytics and forecasts into clear actionable recommendations that shape portfolio strategy brand plans and investment decisions for CEO staff
Anticipate market evolution competitive dynamics and policy changes through scenario planning and forward-looking analytics
Establish analytics and forecasting as core strategic enablers across all stages of the product lifecycle from early pipeline to in-line brands
Analytics (Performance & Advanced Analytics)
Lead global and U.S. performance analytics including brand performance patient dynamics demand drivers and executional effectiveness
Oversee advanced analytics capabilities including predictive modeling segmentation simulation and scenario-based decision support
Integrate diverse data sources (e.g. real-world data claims digital promotional financial) to deliver holistic decision-ready insights
Drive development of subnational and longitudinal analytics to support targeting resource allocation and optimization decisions
Establish clear analytics standards methodologies and governance to ensure consistency rigor and scalability across regions
Forecasting (U.S. Global and Pipeline)
Direct long-range mid-range and short-term forecasting for the obesity portfolio spanning pipeline launch and in-line products
Own Global U.S. and regional forecast alignment ensuring consistent assumptions methodologies and scenarios across geographies
Lead pipeline and lifecycle forecasting supporting portfolio prioritization business development evaluation and R&D investment decisions
Ensure forecasts are tightly integrated into financial planning capacity planning and enterprise decision-making
Proactively identify risks and opportunities through scenario planning sensitivity analyses and competitive simulations
Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
Partner closely with Commercial R&D Medical Finance Market Access and Operations to inform strategy and execution
Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders shaping executive and board-level discussions through data-driven storytelling
Drive accountability by embedding analytics and forecasts into business planning performance management and strategic reviews
Enable seamless collaboration across Global U.S. and regional teams
People Leadership
Build and lead high-performing global teams across analytics and forecasting fostering deep expertise and innovation
Champion diversity equity and inclusion ensuring a breadth of perspectives and thought leadership within the organization
Mentor and develop future leaders while creating a culture of rigor transparency and continuous improvement
Encourage experimentation and adoption of new analytical approaches tools and technologies
What we expect of you
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree & 6 years of analytics/forecasting experience OR
Masters degree & 10 years of analytics/forecasting experience OR
Bachelors degree & 12 years of analytics/forecasting experience AND
6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (MBA MS PhD preferred) in business life sciences economics statistics data science or a related field
12 years of experience in analytics and/or forecasting with at least 5 years in senior or executive leadership roles
Biopharmaceutical industry experience ideally in metabolic disease obesity or adjacent therapeutic areas
Expertise in U.S. Global and pipeline forecasting including launch and lifecycle management
Background in performance analytics and advanced analytics applied to commercial and portfolio decision-making
Ability to influence senior leaders in a highly matrixed global organization
Executive communication skills with the ability to translate complex analyses into compelling strategic narratives
Adaptability and comfort operating in a fast-moving competitive and evolving therapeutic landscape
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $275764 to 373092. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:
Comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of contact us to request any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the for this role is not guaranteed.
.Salary Range
275763.80USD -373092.20USDRequired Experience:
Director
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Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more