Chris Garvin

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director, Artificial Intelligence & Data at Amgen

Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Overview

As Director of Artificial Intelligence & Data at Amgen, Chris Garvin spearheads initiatives in advanced analytics, digital manufacturing, and predictive technologies. His career has focused on enhancing manufacturing efficiency and supply chain operations. He holds advanced degrees from MITs Leaders for Global Operations program, Cornell University, and Williams College.

Originally from New York, Chris has resided in Rhode Island with his family for over ten years. He identifies strongly with education and continuous learning, both personally and for his team. Public records indicate he and his wife, Sonali, engage in philanthropic support for community-based organizations.

He led the implementation of Amgens global real-time multivariate process monitoring platform, a key digital initiative for the company.

Personality Overview

Informal

Relationship Oriented

Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Predictive Manufacturing
His career has focused on applying predictive models and advanced process control to improve efficiency and reliability across Amgen's global manufacturing network.
AI in Life Sciences
He leads Amgen's AI & Data function and serves on the International Academy of Automation Engineering's Life Sciences Advisory Board, promoting digital technology in the industry.
Constructive Leadership
He values and aims to practice a leadership style that is honest, constructive, and thoughtful, focusing on helping his team grow from challenges.

Media Appearances

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Work History

8-2025
Director, Artificial Intelligence & Data at Amgen
2-2022 - 8-2025
Director, Operations Advanced Analytics at Amgen
4-2020 - 1-2022
Director, Digital Manufacturing at Amgen
8-2015 - 4-2020
Principal Engineer, Digital Integration and Predictive Technologies at Amgen
2-2014 - 8-2015
Strategic Resource Planning Manager, Supply Chain at Amgen

Education

2010 - 2012
SM from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2010 - 2012
MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management

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DO's

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  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

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  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

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When Writing An Email

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

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  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

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