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Senior Manager Information Systems

Amgen
Amgen
13-17 years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 May 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Manager Information Systems — Structured Job Format

Job Details

  • Job Title: Senior Manager Information Systems

  • Company: Amgen

  • Job ID: R-243771

  • Category: Clinical

  • Location: Hyderabad, India

  • Work Mode: On-site

  • Date Posted: May 5, 2026


Company Overview

Amgen is a global biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. The organization combines science, biology, and technology to address complex diseases and improve patient outcomes globally.


Job Overview

The Senior Manager Information Systems role is part of the Clinical Design and Analysis Technology Services group.

The position is responsible for:

  • Leading and mentoring technology teams

  • Driving innovation in clinical design and analysis technologies

  • Managing software development initiatives

  • Supporting biostatistical study design and analysis platforms

  • Collaborating with global cross-functional teams

  • Delivering scalable technology solutions within a matrixed organization

The role requires leadership experience in:

  • Technology transformation

  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

  • Clinical technology environments

  • End-to-end software development lifecycle management


Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and manage large, diverse technology teams

  • Foster:

    • Collaboration

    • Innovation

    • Continuous improvement

  • Recruit and develop top technology talent in India

  • Mentor team members and support career development

  • Promote diversity and servant leadership practices

  • Manage and grow Amgen’s India technology organization


Strategic & Operational Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement:

    • Workforce strategies

    • Technology roadmaps

    • Service strategies

  • Define:

    • Business outcomes

    • Requirements

    • Technology solutions

    • Service offerings

  • Align technology investments with organizational strategy and compliance requirements

  • Support enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives


Software Development & Agile Delivery

  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Support Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices

  • Ensure delivery teams meet commitments

  • Collaborate with:

    • Product Owners

    • Service Owners

    • Delivery teams

  • Monitor and optimize delivery feedback loops using test-and-learn approaches


Stakeholder & Global Collaboration

  • Collaborate with geographically distributed global teams

  • Build strong partnerships with:

    • Business stakeholders

    • Leadership teams

    • Functional groups

  • Participate in stakeholder and leadership meetings

  • Communicate:

    • Key performance metrics

    • Service roadmaps

    • Operational updates

  • Ensure stakeholders remain informed and engaged


Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • Global standards

    • Regulatory requirements

    • Quality frameworks

    • GxP compliance

    • Privacy standards

  • Oversee operating and product team budgets

  • Maintain IS governance practices

  • Facilitate best practice sharing across teams


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:

    • Information Technology

    • Life Sciences

    • Related field

Experience

  • 13–17 years of experience in:

    • Life Sciences Information Technology Management

    • Related technology leadership roles


Must-Have Skills

Leadership & People Management

  • Experience leading matrixed global teams

  • Strong mentoring and talent development capabilities

  • Experience driving innovation within technology organizations

Technology & Delivery

  • Experience managing technology teams and digital transformation

  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments

Communication & Collaboration

  • Excellent:

    • Communication skills

    • Stakeholder management abilities

    • Interpersonal skills

  • Experience collaborating with global and virtual teams


Preferred Skills

Domain Knowledge

  • Understanding of:

    • Biostatistical analysis methods

    • Clinical pharmacology

    • Pharmacokinetic analysis

Industry Experience

  • Leadership experience in:

    • Pharmaceutical companies

    • Technology organizations

Agile & Governance

  • Experience with:

    • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

    • IS governance practices

    • Enterprise technology operations

Technical Knowledge

  • Broad understanding of key Information Systems domains and architecture layers


Certifications

  • SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Certification — Preferred


Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

  • High initiative and self-motivation

  • Excellent transformation and change management capabilities

  • Team-oriented mindset

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills


Shift Requirements

  • Willingness to work:

    • Evening shifts

    • Night shifts

    • Flexible schedules based on business needs


Work Environment

  • On-site role in Hyderabad, India

  • Global collaborative environment

  • Matrixed organizational structure

  • Fast-paced technology and clinical operations ecosystem