Amgen strategic hiring push in India: GlobalData insights on R&D growth & tech integration

New Delhi: Amgen is expanding its presence in India by ramping up hiring for its new technology and innovation center in Hyderabad.

The company aims to strengthen its operations and R&D capabilities by recruiting tech professionals skilled in data analytics, AI, and digital health technologies. This investment highlights Amgen’s commitment to innovation and further solidifies Hyderabad as a key hub for life sciences and technology integration, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Sherla Sriprada, Business Fundamentals Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Amgen’s tech and innovation center in Hyderabad signals a strategic move to enhance its global R&D capabilities. By tapping into India’s thriving tech industry and emphasising on digital transformation, the US biotech major is looking to recruit tech professionals for integrating cutting-edge data analytics, AI, and digital health technologies into its operations.”

An analysis of GlobalData’s Job Analytics Database reveals that Amgen’s hiring strategy in India reflects a strong emphasis on leadership in procurement, technology integration, and data-driven decision-making. The company is focused on developing and implementing innovative strategies for indirect materials procurement, overseeing data analytics governance, and spearheading efforts to improve procurement processes through technology.

Additionally, Amgen is looking for professionals to drive end-to-end technology implementation and integrating new solutions to optimize procurement functions, while also focusing on supplier risk, cost analysis, and demand forecasting.

Moreover, Amgen is prioritizing roles for the Hyderabad office for leading pharmacovigilance activities. The company is actively seeking individuals with expertise in cloud technology and generative AI to drive innovation.

A deep dive into  GlobalData’s Company Filings Analytics Database and News Database also reveals that the company announced a $200 million investment in the newly opened technology and innovation center in Hyderabad. The company is focusing on driving efficiencies and prioritizing resources. This includes leveraging both automation and newly established innovation and technology hub in India to enhance digital capabilities, such as artificial intelligence, data science, life science, and medical advancements.

Sriprada concludes: “The recent job postings, along with media reports on potential investment, not only suggest the company’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and enhancing its capabilities in India.”