Senior Director, Statistical Programming

About the role

Amgen is expanding its global Statistical Programming capabilities, with Amgen India (AIN) playing a key role in supporting integrated delivery across regions. As Senior Director of Statistical Programming, you will provide local functional leadership from AIN, supporting global clinical development programs in close partnership with global teams. The position is based in Hyderabad.

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, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring and performance management.
• Lead the implementation of reusable code frameworks, standardized processes and scalable programming models.
• Collaborate with Biostatistics, Data Management and Regulatory Writing to align programming deliverables with strategic timelines.
• Pilot and integrate new technologies such as artificial intelligence, statistical programming automation tools and open-source platforms.
• Contribute to global initiatives in statistical process improvement, digital innovation and analytics capability building.

Required profile

• Results-oriented, tech-forward programming leader with deep expertise in clinical trial operations and digital transformation.
• BA/BSc or higher in biostatistics, statistics, mathematics or a related quantitative or scientific subject; MSc preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing large teams through end-to-end statistical programming from study start-up to regulatory submission.
• Ability to work in a global matrix structure, with strong cross-functional collaboration, communication and leadership skills.

Required skills

• Extensive experience with SAS and CDISC standards and global regulatory submissions.
• Familiarity with open-source tools such as R and Python, automation platforms and emerging statistical programming technologies.
• Experience applying or managing Agentic AI or automated workflows in a GxP environment.
• Proven ability to drive process innovation, standardization and high-quality outputs across studies.

What we offer

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across the global organization.
• A diverse and inclusive community where teammates are empowered to share ideas.
• Total rewards plan covering health, finance and wealth, work/life balance and career benefits.