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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives everything we do. Since 1980, we have helped pioneer the biotechnology industry, delivering innovative medicines that improve the lives of millions of patients around the world. Today, Amgen is expanding its impact, with Obesity representing a critical strategic priority and a significant opportunity to transform care for patients facing chronic, complex disease.
At Amgen, you will find a culture that is collaborative, science-based, and forward-looking. We value bold thinking, rigorous analytics, and leaders who can connect data, strategy, and execution. In this role, you will help shape how data and innovation accelerate Amgen’s Obesity strategy, while continuing to grow your own leadership career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Director, Strategic Data Partnerships and Purchases, Obesity
What You Will Do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for data, analytics, and innovation in support of Amgen’s Obesity franchise. This role is accountable for shaping franchise-level data partnerships and purchases, advancing analytics and AI capabilities, and translating complex information into insights that drive clear strategic and tactical decisions.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will partner closely with senior and executive leaders across Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Medical, and other functions. You will lead teams and influence across the matrix to data partnerships and purchases enable both near-term performance and long-term franchise success.
This is a Flexible Commuter role based at the Thousand Oaks, CA campus, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week on-site.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Data Partnerships
- Lead the end-to-end data strategy for the Obesity partnerships, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, lifecycle planning, and enterprise priorities
- Translate business strategy into a clear data roadmap, identify and onboard data needed for the obesity brand and cross functional team
- Provide an objective perspective to senior leadership on data requirements
- Clearly communicate needs and timelines
- Work with the cross functional team to QC data and ensure data quality
Innovation, AI & Suppliers
- Identify and advance opportunities to identify AI and new suppliers to improve market research, forecasting, segmentation, targeting, performance management, and decision speed
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to pilot, scale, and embed innovative data solutions into standard ways of working
- Continuously scan the external landscape for emerging data sources, tools, and best practices relevant to obesity and general medicine
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing leaders and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Provide direction and prioritization across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring resources are aligned to the highest-value franchise needs
- Serve as a role model for enterprise leadership behaviors, influencing without authority across a complex, matrixed organization
Cross-Functional Partnership & Governance
- Build strong, trusted partnerships with Marketing, Finance, Market Access, Medical, IT, and other functions to shape strategy and drive execution
- Ensure data governance, integrity, and compliance, including adherence to legal, regulatory, and SOP requirements across internal teams and external vendors
- Own critical obesity-related data assets, ensuring transparency around assumptions, methodologies, limitations, and appropriate use
- Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants to deliver efficient, high-quality, and scalable analytics solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate degree and 5 years of analytics, data strategy, or related experience
OR
- Master’s degree and 7 years of experience
OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience supporting commercial strategy within General Medicine and/or Obesity
- Proven ability to lead franchise-level or large-scale analytics organizations with measurable business impact
- Strong expertise in secondary data, analytics, and AI-enabled methodologies
- Track record of translating complex insights into clear strategic and tactical actions
- Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leadership
- Strong people leadership capabilities, including experience developing managers and future leaders
- Ability to frame and solve ambiguous business problems using structured, data-driven approaches
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across functions and leadership levels
- Exceptional oral, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for executive audiences
- Ability to influence decisions and outcomes in a highly matrixed environment
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF 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
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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
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.
INTRODUCTION
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives everything we do. Since 1980, we have helped pioneer the biotechnology industry, delivering innovative medicines that improve the lives of millions of patients around the world. Today, Amgen is expanding its impact, with Obesity representing a critical strategic priority and a significant opportunity to transform care for patients facing chronic, complex disease.
At Amgen, you will find a culture that is collaborative, science-based, and forward-looking. We value bold thinking, rigorous analytics, and leaders who can connect data, strategy, and execution. In this role, you will help shape how data and innovation accelerate Amgen’s Obesity strategy, while continuing to grow your own leadership career.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Director, Strategic Data Partnerships and Purchases, Obesity
What You Will Do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for data, analytics, and innovation in support of Amgen’s Obesity franchise. This role is accountable for shaping franchise-level data partnerships and purchases, advancing analytics and AI capabilities, and translating complex information into insights that drive clear strategic and tactical decisions.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will partner closely with senior and executive leaders across Commercial, Finance, Market Access, Medical, and other functions. You will lead teams and influence across the matrix to data partnerships and purchases enable both near-term performance and long-term franchise success.
This is a Flexible Commuter role based at the Thousand Oaks, CA campus, with an expectation of at least 3 days per week on-site.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Data Partnerships
- Lead the end-to-end data strategy for the Obesity partnerships, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, lifecycle planning, and enterprise priorities
- Translate business strategy into a clear data roadmap, identify and onboard data needed for the obesity brand and cross functional team
- Provide an objective perspective to senior leadership on data requirements
- Clearly communicate needs and timelines
- Work with the cross functional team to QC data and ensure data quality
Innovation, AI & Suppliers
- Identify and advance opportunities to identify AI and new suppliers to improve market research, forecasting, segmentation, targeting, performance management, and decision speed
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to pilot, scale, and embed innovative data solutions into standard ways of working
- Continuously scan the external landscape for emerging data sources, tools, and best practices relevant to obesity and general medicine
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing leaders and teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Provide direction and prioritization across multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring resources are aligned to the highest-value franchise needs
- Serve as a role model for enterprise leadership behaviors, influencing without authority across a complex, matrixed organization
Cross-Functional Partnership & Governance
- Build strong, trusted partnerships with Marketing, Finance, Market Access, Medical, IT, and other functions to shape strategy and drive execution
- Ensure data governance, integrity, and compliance, including adherence to legal, regulatory, and SOP requirements across internal teams and external vendors
- Own critical obesity-related data assets, ensuring transparency around assumptions, methodologies, limitations, and appropriate use
- Manage relationships with external vendors and consultants to deliver efficient, high-quality, and scalable analytics solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate degree and 5 years of analytics, data strategy, or related experience
OR
- Master’s degree and 7 years of experience
OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience supporting commercial strategy within General Medicine and/or Obesity
- Proven ability to lead franchise-level or large-scale analytics organizations with measurable business impact
- Strong expertise in secondary data, analytics, and AI-enabled methodologies
- Track record of translating complex insights into clear strategic and tactical actions
- Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leadership
- Strong people leadership capabilities, including experience developing managers and future leaders
- Ability to frame and solve ambiguous business problems using structured, data-driven approaches
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across functions and leadership levels
- Exceptional oral, written, and visual communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for executive audiences
- Ability to influence decisions and outcomes in a highly matrixed environment
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF 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
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Senior Director Strategic Partnerships
Frame your degree as specialty occupation evidence
Strategic partnerships roles can draw scrutiny on specialty occupation grounds because duties vary widely. Document the direct link between your bachelor's degree field and your core responsibilities in partnership strategy, deal structuring, or ecosystem development before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have certified LCAs for senior director-level business development roles. Prior LCA filings signal an employer already understands the E-3 visa process, shortening negotiation time.
Raise E-3 sponsorship before the offer stage
Senior director searches often move quickly from final-round interviews to verbal offers. Clarify your E-3 requirement during the offer conversation, not after signing, so legal review and LCA preparation don't delay your start date by weeks.
Confirm your title reflects specialty occupation duties
A title mismatch between the LCA and your actual responsibilities is a common consular flag at this level. Work with your employer to ensure the job description filed with DOL accurately reflects the strategic, degree-requiring nature of your partnerships role.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for end-to-end preparation
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork from offer acceptance through consulate appointment. For senior director roles where employer HR teams may lack E-3 experience, having dedicated filing support reduces errors and delays.
Prepare for consulate questions on nonimmigrant intent
Senior-level roles with equity compensation or long-term partnership mandates can prompt consular officers to probe your intent to return to Australia. Have clear, concrete answers ready about your role's defined scope and your ties outside the U.S.
E-3 Visa Senior Director Strategic Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Director Strategic Partnerships jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for these roles. It filters opportunities specifically by E-3 visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not sorting through listings that won't support Australian nationals. Senior director-level partnership roles do appear regularly, particularly in technology, SaaS, and enterprise services sectors where Australian professionals are actively recruited.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior Director Strategic Partnerships role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It can, but the qualification is not automatic. USCIS and consular officers look for evidence that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as business, marketing, or a related discipline. Generic or broadly defined partnership roles can be challenged, so the job description and LCA need to clearly document the degree-specific nature of the work.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for this role?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, meaning you and your employer can file at any time and expect a predictable outcome. The H-1B visa has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a randomised lottery, so most applicants are not selected regardless of qualifications. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is almost always the faster and more reliable path to starting a senior director role in the U.S.
Can I change employers after starting on an E-3 in a partnerships role?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA certified by DOL and a new E-3 visa or change of status. You can begin working for a new employer once the LCA is certified and the new visa is approved. There is no grace period provision in the E-3 that automatically extends your work authorization while the new petition is pending, so timing matters.