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Principal, Data Strategy and Governance (DG Lead) at Amgen — Hyderabad

Experience12–16 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeonsite
Levelexecutive
Posted23 Sept 2026

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About Amgen

Amgen is hiring in Hyderabad in pharma biotech. This role looks for around 12+ years of experience.

Skills

Data Governance
Data management
Data quality
Master Data Management
Collibra
Data governance frameworks
Data governance tools
Enterprise data strategy
Metadata governance
Unstructured data management
Data mapping
Data risk assessment
Regulatory compliance

The role

A data governance leader at a pharmaceutical company defines and operationalizes Data Governance, Master Data Management, and Data quality across enterprise data strategies, AI initiatives, and regulatory programs. The role also applies Collibra and unstructured data management to establish trusted, reusable data and governance controls.

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What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world! This role as Principal (Data Strategy & Governance) at Amgen plays a key part in defining and operationalizing Data governance collaboration with the leadership for Data Foundation and Governance and Amgen business functions. This role requires engaging with Business functions and help in progressing with the data maturity journey at Amgen through FAIR and enterprise data strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and operationalize Enterprise-wide data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating modelsEngage with business functions to lead and drive data governance for top priority initiatives such as AI, analytics, and digital programsDrive Data governance maturity across Amgen through FAIRDefine and align the data governance capability roadmap required to deliver the enterprise data strategy goalsEstablish Data governance councils, stewardship forums, and data ownership modelsIdentify opportunities to modernize data governance to generate AI-ready, trusted, and reusable dataDefine and establish governance operating models for critical data elements and business domainsDevelop and own process to data mapping for critical data in key business processesEstablish and facilitate mechanism to manage data risks, issues, and escalationsDefine and drive adoption of data governance, data products, and metadata governance frameworksPartner with Enterprise MDM to govern master and reference data standardsSupport audit-readiness and regulatory & compliance inspections. Conduct data governance risk assessmentsDefine and establish Data governance controls in compliance with regulatory requirementsPartner with Data Products managers to drive value realization of data governance initiativesBuild data governance controls for data products, AI-ready data, and knowledge layer assetsHelp operationalize framework for unstructured data management at Enterprise levelIdentify opportunities and drive implementation of AI-driven interventions in data management lifecycle and data stewardshipBring in thought leadership to advance the Data governance capability evolutionCoach and mentor Data management professionalsManage vendor relations and governance tools implementation

Mandatory skills and qualifications:

12-16 years of relevant experience in data governance and data managementStrong expertise in defining and executing Data governance frameworks and playbooksGood exposure in defining Enterprise data governance frameworksExpertise in Data Governance, and at least one of other Data management capabilities such as Data quality and Master data management etc.Good experience in value articulation of data governance initiativesGood experience with Data governance tools such as Collibra and other data management platforms for Data quality management and Master data managementExposure to unstructured data managementExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience in navigating complex stakeholder ecosystem

Preferred skills and qualification:

Experience in Pharma/Healthcare industries

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. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.