Sr. Director, Statistical Programming

Role Overview: As the Senior Director Global Statistical Programming at Amgen, you will play a crucial role in expanding the company's statistical programming capabilities, with a focus on providing local functional leadership from Amgen India (AIN). Your responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of statistical programming activities, shaping a center of programming excellence, leading the implementation of reusable code frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align programming deliverables with strategic timelines. This position will be based in Hyderabad, India. Key Responsibilities: - Provide strategic and operational leadership for statistical programming delivery within Amgen's global framework, with site accountability based in AIN. - Oversee the execution of statistical programming activities in AIN, ensuring quality, timeliness, compliance, and inspection readiness. - Shape and grow a center of programming excellence at AIN, aligned with Amgen's global delivery model and standards. - Lead the implementation of reusable code frameworks, standardized processes, and scalable programming models. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Biostatistics, Data Management, and Regulatory Writing teams to align programming deliverables with strategic timelines. - Champion the piloting and integration of new technologies to improve quality and efficiency. - Contribute to global initiatives in statistical process improvement, digital innovation, and analytics capability building. Qualifications Required: - BA/BSc or higher degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or other related quantitative or scientific subjects. - MSc or higher degree in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics, or related quantitative or scientific subjects preferred. - Extensive experience with SAS and CDISC standards, and with global regulatory submissions. - Demonstrated success managing large teams in completing end-to-end statistical programming activities. - Familiarity with open-source programming tools, automation platforms, and emerging technologies in statistical programming. - Experience applying or managing Agentic AI or automated workflows within a GxP environment. - Proven ability to drive process innovation, implement standardization strategies, and deliver high-quality outputs across studies. - Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work in a global matrix structure. - Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization.,