Competitive Intelligence Manager, AI Innovation for R&D

Overview At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do. Since 1980, we have helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases, focusing on oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare disease. As a member of the Amgen team, you will help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients by researching, manufacturing, and delivering innovative medicines. Position: Competitive Intelligence Manager, R&D Competitive Intelligence and AI Innovation In this vital role you will serve as a Competitive Intelligence Manager with a focus on identifying, developing, and deploying AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve how Business Analytics and Insights teams generate, synthesize, and activate competitive intelligence. The role reports directly to the Director/Sr Director, Competitive Intelligence. Responsibilities Act as the primary bridge between Business Analytics and Insights stakeholders and technology stakeholders, translating business needs across Competitive Intelligence, Forecasting, Marketing, Medical, R&D, and Commercial teams into actionable AI/ML and digital product requirements. Identify high‑friction competitive intelligence and analytics workflows that can be solved or improved through agentic AI, large language models, machine learning, automation, and advanced knowledge‑management solutions. Partner with cross‑functional business teams to define key intelligence questions, user needs, success criteria, and adoption requirements for CI‑focused AI/ML tools and internal capabilities. Lead hands‑on development of functional MVPs, prototypes, and internal tools using modern technology stacks such as workflow orchestration platforms, Python/TypeScript, LLM APIs, vector databases, knowledge graphs, and structured/unstructured data sources. Leverage AI‑assisted coding and development tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, Replit, and similar platforms to accelerate development velocity from idea to deployed internal tool. Serve as technical product owner for successful CI prototypes, including defining product requirements, user workflows, testing plans, governance considerations, and value measurement. Once a tool is proven valuable, define the target architecture and hand‑off approach for Enterprise IT, DevOps, vendors, or other technology partners to support long‑term maintenance, scaling, and operationalization. Synthesize competitive intelligence, market events, scientific and medical developments, clinical trial updates, and other external signals into actionable insights for internal stakeholders. Leverage secondary research resources and internal/external data sources to support hypothesis‑driven competitive intelligence, opportunity assessment, scenario planning, and business decision‑making. Manage multiple simultaneous initiatives across competitive intelligence, AI/ML enablement, business analytics and insights (BAI), and digital product development. Abide by and strictly enforce Amgen’s CI Legal and Ethical Guidelines with internal colleagues and agencies. Travel as required. What We Expect Of You We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The competitive intelligence professional we seek is a collaborator, builder, and digital product owner with the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree OR, Masters degree and 2 years of relevant experience OR, Bachelors degree and 4 years of relevant experience OR, Associates degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR, High school diploma / GED and 10 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Strong communicator with proven ability to generate succinct insights from complex scientific, clinical, market, technical, and business data for diverse stakeholders. Experience in competitive intelligence, business analytics, forecasting, marketing, R&D, medical, commercial strategy, business development, consulting, equity research, tech transfer, patent law, digital product ownership, or similar roles. Knowledge of basic principles of functions across the pharmaceutical value chain. Proven track record managing multiple, simultaneous projects and working with proprietary technical, regulatory, competitive, financial, and business data sources. Experience supporting insight generation by coordinating with cross‑functional R&D, commercial, medical, scientific, forecasting, marketing, technology, and analytics teams. Ability to analyze competitive events, ongoing clinical trials, global regulatory considerations, market dynamics, and competitor behavior to develop scenarios. Understanding of pharmaceutical forecasting models and ability to provide competitor‑focused assumptions. Hands‑on fluency with workflow orchestration and automation tools such as n8n, LangChain, Zapier, or similar platforms. Proficiency in scripting, preferably Python or TypeScript, for API integrations, data processing, prototyping, and internal tool development. Deep understanding of LLM capabilities and solution patterns. Experience using AI‑assisted coding and development tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, Replit, or similar platforms. Ability to navigate a cross‑functional, matrixed organization and translate effectively between business stakeholders and technology, developer, vendor, or enterprise IT teams. Self‑starter mentality with an engineering mindset, comfort operating in ambiguity, and ability to move from business problem definition to prototype, testing, refinement, deployment, and scale‑up planning. Passion for learning emerging AI/ML capabilities and applying that knowledge to create practical, high‑impact competitive intelligence solutions that help teams make faster, better‑informed decisions. LOCATION This role is hybrid. The employee is required to be on‑site in Thousand Oaks, CA or Deerfield, IL Tuesday and Wednesday each week, and rarely additional days when required. Benefits Comprehensive employee benefits package including a retirement and savings plan with company contributions, group medical, dental, vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Discretionary annual bonus program, or sales‑based incentive plan for field sales representatives. Stock‑based long‑term incentives. Award‑winning time‑off plans. Flexible work models where possible. EEO Statement 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. Accommodation Statement 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 employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr