Senior Manager, Research Informatics - Biological Studies
- Amgen Inc
- 8 - 13 years
- Hyderabad
- 1 month ago
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Job Description
What you will do
In this vital role you will responsible for leading and charting the course for the Research Informatics Biological Studies team that enables technology and data capabilities for Amgen Research to evaluate drug candidates and assess their abilities to affect the biology of drug targets. The role will provide leadership to the team that implements software platforms that enable the capture, analysis, storage, and report of in vitro assays and in vivo / pre-clinical studies, as well as those that manage compound inventories / biological sample banks. This individual will be responsible for developing and leading a highly talented team that is built for delivering high-end and innovative technologies. As a scientific domain expert, this role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify strategies for implementation and adoption of standardized experimental data management platforms for drug discovery research.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biopharma scientific domains as well as informatics solution delivery with a proven track record of leadership in technology-driven environments that facilitate R&D activities and has a passion for fostering innovation and excellence in the biotechnology industry. The candidate will have experience in evaluation and coaching of Technology Analysts and Managers, coupled with leadership and transformation experience. Additionally, collaboration with global teams is required to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence. This role demands the ability to drive and deliver against key organizational critical initiatives, foster a collaborative environment, and deliver high-quality results in a matrixed organizational structure.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage diverse teams within a matrixed organization.
- Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US, EU, and other international locations.
- Provide technology delivery leadership and domain expertise for Biological Studies product teams that enable in silico, in vitro and in vivo experimentation.
- Partner with Research and Technology leaders to create technology delivery strategy and prioritized agenda for Biological Studies.
- Provide leadership for the implementation and support of specialized technology platforms that enable streamlined and automated scientific data management ensuring data integrity from lab to analytics.
- Ensure scientific data operations are scoped into building Research-wide Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning capabilities.
- Follow global standards and practices.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, champion diversity within the team and act as a role model of servant leadership.
- Manage, grow, and develop the Amgen Technology team in India, ensuring global ways of working are embedded in the local organization.
- Understand the decision-making process, workflows, and business and information needs of business partners and collaborators.
- Work with Product Owners, Service Owners and/or delivery teams to ensure that delivery matches commitments, acting as a partner concern point and facilitating communication when service commitments are not met.
- Ensure communication of key performance metrics and analysis of unmet needs.
- Ensure ongoing alignment with strategy, compliance, and regulatory requirements for technology investments and services.
- Facilitate standard methodology sharing, ensuring ongoing alignment with the Technology & Digital strategy.
- Oversee operating budgets and product team budgets, ensuring regular review of actuals and latest estimates, managing according to agreed governance.
- Ensure alignment of Technology service plans across organization.
- Provide education to new partners with regards to Technology service offerings.
- Remain accountable for ensuring overall organizational compliance to quality/compliance requirements such as GXP and Privacy.
What we expect of you
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Basic Qualifications:
- Masters degree and 8 to 10 years of Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/Cheminformatics, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field, OR OR
- Bachelors degree and 10 to 14 years of [Job Codes DisciLife Sciences, Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/Cheminformatics, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field, OR
- Diploma and 14 to 18 years of Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/Cheminformatics, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics or related field, OR
- Demonstrated expertise in a scientific domain area and related technology needs
- Experience performing or enabling data capture and analysis from instruments in a research laboratory or vivarium
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges in drug discovery with technology and data
- Demonstrated experience building strong teams with consistent practices in a matrix organization
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in implementing and supporting biopharma scientific software platforms.
- Experience in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical or technology organization
- Demonstrated expertise enabling technology for drug discovery research capabilities such as high throughput screening, high content imaging, in vitro assay technologies, compound inventory management, in vivo studies, digital pathology, PK/PD assessments, GLP tox studies, etc.
- Experience leading the implementation of scientific software platforms, Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Experience handling GxP data and system validation, and knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting laboratory data (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GLP, GCP).
- Experience in AI and machine learning for drug discovery research and preclinical development.
- Experience with cloud (e.g. AWS) and on-premise infrastructure
- In-depth knowledge of Agile processes and principles for coordinated solutions and teams via SAFe
- Strong analytical/critical-thinking and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience in establishing business partnerships and IS governance practices involving senior business collaborators
Professional Certifications
- SAFe Agilist, Certified Agile Leader or similar (preferred)
Soft Skills:
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong transformation and change management experience
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
- High degree of initiative and self-motivation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
- Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
Job Classification
Industry: Pharmaceutical & Life SciencesFunctional Area / Department: Research & DevelopmentRole Category: Research & Development - OtherRole: Research & Development - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Amgen IncLocation(s): Hyderabad
Keyskills: Research Informatics Agile processes AI machine learning change management
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