Analytics Director Jobs in California
Analytics Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand in technology, entertainment, financial services, and healthcare, and openings ranging from senior manager-level roles to C-suite-adjacent positions. The heaviest hiring concentrates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Disney, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large analytics organizations. The most sought-after specialties in California right now are product analytics, marketing analytics, and data science leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Senior Director Commercial Analytics
Flexible Commuter role to Thousand Oaks, US Headquarter. You will work on site for a minimum of 2 days a week.
Live
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As the Senior Director of Commercial Analytics for Oncology, you will lead the team that helps business leaders understand performance, identify growth opportunities and make informed commercial and launch decisions.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Analytics and Insights (BAI), you will work across brands and capabilities to deliver integrated recommendations and lead practical AI enablement and adoption.
- Partner with brand and field leaders to define the business questions Analytics must address, identify growth opportunities and guide commercial decisions.
- Lead Analytics planning and delivery across brands. Set priorities, allocate team and partner resources, and manage budgets. Keep stakeholders and the Executive Director informed of progress, risks and trade-offs.
- Lead AI enablement by identifying valuable use cases and working with business and technology partners to introduce approved tools into Analytics and brand workflows.
- Lead change management for AI adoption, including stakeholder engagement, training and coaching. Address barriers and assess usage, output quality and business value, with appropriate human review, data privacy and compliance safeguards.
- Guide patient, provider and account analytics across demand, market share, patient journeys, segmentation, targeting, launch planning and performance measurement. Ensure appropriate methods, quality review and clear communication of data limitations.
- Develop integrated plans and recommendations with Market Research, Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, Data Science and Field Excellence. Lead the working forums and follow-through for cross-functional initiatives within your remit.
- Own the final storyline and recommendations for key deliverables. Personally shape the interpretation and business implications and communicate clearly with senior leaders.
- Develop an agile, adaptable and inclusive team through coaching, feedback and clear expectations. Encourage curiosity and experimentation while balancing pace with analytical quality and planning.
Win
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Director we seek is a motivated professional with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of analytics and/or reporting experience; Or
- Master’s degree and 8 years of analytics and/or reporting experience; Or
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of analytics and/or reporting experience And
- 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success leading commercial Analytics across multiple pharmaceutical or biotechnology brands, balancing stakeholder needs and delivering recommendations that inform business decisions.
- Experience introducing AI capabilities into business workflows, including user enablement, adoption and change management, with a practical approach to evaluating quality and value.
- An agile, adaptable and hands-on leadership style, with the ability to connect the broader business context to analytical detail, adjust plans as evidence changes and offer practical solutions.
- Experience in Oncology, specialty therapeutics or launch planning, with an understanding of treatment pathways, provider and account dynamics, and commercial execution.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical secondary data, including claims, prescription, sales, patient-level and customer-engagement data, and the strengths and limitations of these sources.
- Experience applying analytical methods to performance diagnosis, patient and account opportunity assessment, segmentation, targeting and measurement of commercial initiatives.
- Ability to explain complex findings clearly in writing and presentations and translate them into business implications and recommendations for senior leaders.
- Ability to integrate evidence and influence decisions across Market Research, Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, Data Science and commercial teams, including constructive resolution of differing views.
- A track record of developing talent, providing actionable feedback and leading inclusive, high-performing teams, including distributed colleagues and external partners.
Thrive
What you can expect from us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
for a career that defies imagination
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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.
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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Senior Director Commercial Analytics
Flexible Commuter role to Thousand Oaks, US Headquarter. You will work on site for a minimum of 2 days a week.
Live
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. As the Senior Director of Commercial Analytics for Oncology, you will lead the team that helps business leaders understand performance, identify growth opportunities and make informed commercial and launch decisions.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Analytics and Insights (BAI), you will work across brands and capabilities to deliver integrated recommendations and lead practical AI enablement and adoption.
- Partner with brand and field leaders to define the business questions Analytics must address, identify growth opportunities and guide commercial decisions.
- Lead Analytics planning and delivery across brands. Set priorities, allocate team and partner resources, and manage budgets. Keep stakeholders and the Executive Director informed of progress, risks and trade-offs.
- Lead AI enablement by identifying valuable use cases and working with business and technology partners to introduce approved tools into Analytics and brand workflows.
- Lead change management for AI adoption, including stakeholder engagement, training and coaching. Address barriers and assess usage, output quality and business value, with appropriate human review, data privacy and compliance safeguards.
- Guide patient, provider and account analytics across demand, market share, patient journeys, segmentation, targeting, launch planning and performance measurement. Ensure appropriate methods, quality review and clear communication of data limitations.
- Develop integrated plans and recommendations with Market Research, Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, Data Science and Field Excellence. Lead the working forums and follow-through for cross-functional initiatives within your remit.
- Own the final storyline and recommendations for key deliverables. Personally shape the interpretation and business implications and communicate clearly with senior leaders.
- Develop an agile, adaptable and inclusive team through coaching, feedback and clear expectations. Encourage curiosity and experimentation while balancing pace with analytical quality and planning.
Win
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Director we seek is a motivated professional with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of analytics and/or reporting experience; Or
- Master’s degree and 8 years of analytics and/or reporting experience; Or
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of analytics and/or reporting experience And
- 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success leading commercial Analytics across multiple pharmaceutical or biotechnology brands, balancing stakeholder needs and delivering recommendations that inform business decisions.
- Experience introducing AI capabilities into business workflows, including user enablement, adoption and change management, with a practical approach to evaluating quality and value.
- An agile, adaptable and hands-on leadership style, with the ability to connect the broader business context to analytical detail, adjust plans as evidence changes and offer practical solutions.
- Experience in Oncology, specialty therapeutics or launch planning, with an understanding of treatment pathways, provider and account dynamics, and commercial execution.
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical secondary data, including claims, prescription, sales, patient-level and customer-engagement data, and the strengths and limitations of these sources.
- Experience applying analytical methods to performance diagnosis, patient and account opportunity assessment, segmentation, targeting and measurement of commercial initiatives.
- Ability to explain complex findings clearly in writing and presentations and translate them into business implications and recommendations for senior leaders.
- Ability to integrate evidence and influence decisions across Market Research, Forecasting, Competitive Intelligence, Data Science and commercial teams, including constructive resolution of differing views.
- A track record of developing talent, providing actionable feedback and leading inclusive, high-performing teams, including distributed colleagues and external partners.
Thrive
What you can expect from us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
- Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
for a career that defies imagination
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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.
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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in analytics director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field
- Seven or more years of progressive analytics experience with at least three in a leadership role
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R alongside business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Looker
- Demonstrated ability to translate data insights into strategic recommendations for executive stakeholders
- Experience managing cross-functional analytics teams and building data governance frameworks
- Familiarity with California Consumer Privacy Act compliance as it applies to data collection and use
Analytics Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a analytics director in California?
Most analytics directors in California follow a path that starts with a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science, often supplemented by a master's in data science or business analytics. From there, candidates build experience as analysts or data scientists before moving into management. California employers, especially in tech and healthcare, respond well to candidates who combine hands-on technical skills with demonstrated team leadership and a record of driving business decisions through data.
How much do analytics directors make in California?
Analytics directors in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire analytics directors in California?
Employers hiring analytics directors in California right now include Genentech, Revolution Medicines, and Revolution Medicines, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major entertainment studios, and large integrated health systems means demand is distributed across multiple high-profile industries rather than a single sector.
Which California cities have the most analytics director jobs?
San Francisco, Redwood City, and San Diego have the most analytics director openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because of its density of technology and financial services headquarters, while Los Angeles draws heavily from entertainment, media, and e-commerce companies, and San Diego's strong biotech and life sciences cluster generates consistent demand for analytics leadership.
Are there remote analytics director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 84% of analytics director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative nature of the work. Strategic planning, reporting, and team management functions tend to be the most amenable to fully remote arrangements, while roles requiring close collaboration with product or engineering teams more often follow a hybrid model.
How can I get hired as a analytics director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a senior individual-contributor analytics role first, such as a lead analyst or analytics manager, and building toward director-level responsibility from there. California's large technology companies and health systems like UC Health and Dignity Health often post rotational or associate leadership programs that develop junior managers. Building a portfolio of end-to-end projects, earning a recognized certification in a platform like Tableau or Google Cloud, and gaining experience presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders will accelerate the move into director-level hiring pools.
Where can I find and apply to analytics director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to analytics director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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