[Hiring] Chief of Staff, Enterprise AI & Data Science @Amgen

Role Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. In this vital role you will serve as Chief of Staff to the VP of AI & Data Science. This leader will play a central role in:

• Orchestrating strategic planning
• Portfolio management
• Operational excellence
• Cross-functional alignment
• Organizational readiness across AI & Data Science initiatives

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, matrixed environments and can move seamlessly between strategy, operations, communications, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Planning
  • Serve as a thought partner to executive leadership; drive execution on departmental priorities and long-range planning.
  • Coordinate yearly planning activities, including portfolio strategy, headcount forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Shape and run annual operating rhythms (QBRs, portfolio reviews, LT offsites, staff meetings, and readouts).
• Chief of Staff
  • Manage day-to-day execution of departmental strategy, supporting cross-functional priorities, key decisions, and follow-through.
  • Own agenda planning, coordination, and facilitation for leadership meetings and offsites.
  • Serve as the connective tissue across AI&D leaders, tracking key initiatives and ensuring alignment.
• Organizational Operations
  • Manage the internal AI & Data Science portfolio & prioritization of requests for AI agents & applications across the company.
  • Drive internal communications, cultural rituals, time tracking and cross-departmental engagement.
  • Support organizational design activities, including new roles, staff transitions, and capability mapping.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Finance, HR, Tech, and Comms to support budget, talent, and engagement strategies.
  • Lead departmental communications strategy and content calendar, including newsletters, events, and executive updates.
  • Coordinate closely with Product and Program Leads to support project intake, prioritization, and delivery oversight.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree and 4+ years of strategic planning, business operations, or consulting experience
  • OR Master’s degree and 7+ years of the same experience
  • OR Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA or advanced degree in strategy, management, or related field
  • Experience in life sciences, biotech, or AI/data-driven organizations
  • Exceptional executive presence, judgment, and communication skills
  • Proven track record leading strategic initiatives and operating with agility
  • Expertise with executive-level presentation, change management, and cross-functional planning
  • High EQ and comfort navigating ambiguity with diplomacy and influence

Benefits

• Join a team that is driving innovation at the intersection of science and technology.
• You’ll be at the heart of Amgen’s AI & Data Science strategy, shaping the future of how we serve patients through data, science, and intelligent systems.

Salary Range

137,340.45 USD - 185,813.55 USD