Salman Sameer, Manager of Contracts and Pricing Execution (C&PE) at Amgen, is a distinguished technology leader whose vision, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned him the prestigious Enterprise Technology Leadership Award for 2025. Recognized for his transformative impact on Customer Cataloging (CC), Contract Management Life Cycle (CMLC), and Sales Order Price Enquiry (SOPE), Salman stands as a paragon of leadership in the rapidly changing landscape of enterprise solutions.

With over seven years at the helm of C&PE at Amgen, Salman Sameer has played a pivotal role in architecting, delivering, and continuously enhancing enterprise platforms that are foundational to the company’s global operations. His leadership encompasses solution architecture, project management, automation, integration, and service delivery, which are areas critical to maintaining Amgen’s competitive edge and operational resilience. Salman’s expertise is particularly evident in his management of technology, architecture, and application support for advanced platforms such as Model N/GCPS and Vistex Pricing, as well as his stewardship of enterprise solutions built around SAP ECC, SAP PO/PI, BizTalk, Informatica, and Mulesoft.

His mastery of Agile methodologies defines Salman’s approach to technology leadership. As a Certified Scrum Master and Project Manager for enterprise platform and product teams, he has consistently delivered complex, high-impact projects on time and within scope. His leadership in SAP project management, including technology proofs-of-concept for global initiatives such as Exalink and Vistex, has accelerated Amgen’s digital transformation, enabling the company to respond swiftly to market demands and regulatory changes.

A champion of automation and continuous improvement, Salman Sameer has spearheaded operations delivery and architecture upgrades for robotic process automation (RPA) and test automation tools such as ALM, UFT, Automation Anywhere, and Selenium. These initiatives have not only optimized operational efficiency but have also set new benchmarks for innovation within the industry. Salman’s dedication to service delivery management ensures that Amgen’s applications and platforms operate reliably within stringent SLAs, thanks to his close collaboration with managed service providers and business stakeholders.

Beyond his technical acumen, Salman is renowned for his excellence in managing customer and vendor relationships. He works closely with business support personnel and service owners, conducting rigorous assessments of both onshore and offshore resources to ensure Amgen’s technology partners meet the highest standards of quality and performance. His ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes across a diverse, global ecosystem.

Salman Sameer’s educational background comprises a Master’s in Computer Applications from Andhra University, complementing his extensive practical experience. He is also an ISTQB-certified tester and ITIL® Intermediate practitioner, credentials that underscore his commitment to the highest standards in technology management and service delivery. The Enterprise Technology Leadership Award 2025 recognizes Salman Sameer’s outstanding contributions to enterprise technology, his visionary leadership, and his relentless pursuit of innovation. He is a role model for aspiring technology professionals, inspiring colleagues with his strategic thinking, collaborative spirit, and dedication to continuous learning. Salman’s achievements exemplify the transformative power of technology leadership in building resilient, future-ready organizations.


Published on: 10-06-2025