Data Scientist (US Value & Access Insights)

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Hyderabad is seeking a Data Scientist to develop and deploy advanced machine learning, operational research, and statistical methods to uncover structure in large data sets and address Copay and GTN initiatives.

You will create analytics solutions and work with a global cross-functional team to translate business needs into technical specifications. The role emphasizes AI-driven analytics, dashboards, and automation to enhance decision-making processes and outcomes across the Value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, statistics or STEM with 2+ years of IS experience.
• Experience with R and Python for analytics.
• Foundational understanding of US pharma ecosystem and patient support datasets (Copay).
• Strong foundation in ML algorithms, statistics, hypothesis testing, regression, clustering, and classification.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and manage execution of proprietary AI engine to optimize Copay and GTN initiatives.
• Ensure models are trained with latest data and meet SLA expectations.
• Act as SME in solving development and commercial questions.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional team on AI tool road map.
• Develop analytics, predictive, and prescriptive analytics applications and dashboards.

Skills

R

Python

Machine learning

Statistics

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or STEM

Tools

MLflow

Kubeflow

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Databricks

Job description

Career Category Value and Access Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Data Scientist (US Value & Access Insights)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing and deploying advanced machine learning, operational research, semantic analysis, and statistical methods to uncover structure in large data sets. This role involves creating analytics solutions to address customer needs and opportunities.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ability to work on upgrades and manage the execution of Proprietary AI engine built to optimize Copay and other GTN initiatives


• Ensure models are trained with the latest data and meet the SLA expectations


• Act as a subject matter expert in solving development and commercial questions


• Work with a global cross functional team on the AI tool’s road map


• Work in technical teams in development, deployment, and application of applied analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics.


• Utilize technical skills such as hypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes to apply statistical and data mining techniques to identify trends, create figures, and analyze other relevant information.


• Perform exploratory and targeted data analyses using descriptive statistics and other methods.


• Model/analytics experiment and development pipeline leveraging MLOps.


• Collaborate with technical teams to translate the business needs into technical specifications, particularly focusing on AI-driven automation and insights.


• Develop and integrate custom applications, intelligent dashboards, and automated workflows that incorporate AI capabilities to enhance decision-making and efficiency.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree and 3 to 6 years of computer science, statistics or STEM majors with a minimum of 2 years of Information Systems experience


• Experience with one or more analytic software tools or languages like R and Python


• Foundational understanding of US pharmaceutical ecosystem and Patient support services offerings (Copay) and other standard data sets including claims, prescription


• Strong foundation in machine learning algorithms and techniques


• Experience in statistical techniques and hypothesis testing, experience with regression analysis, clustering and classification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Airflow)


• Experience in DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD)


• Proficiency in Python and relevant ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)


• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to learn quickly


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Experience with data engineering and pipeline development


• Knowledge of NLP techniques for text analysis and sentiment analysis


• Experience in analyzing time-series data for forecasting and trend analysis


• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud


• Experience with Databricks platform for data analytics and MLOps


• Professional Certifications: Any AWS Developer certification (preferred), Any Python and ML certification (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems


• Skilled in breaking down problems, documenting problem statements, and estimating efforts


• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams


• High degree of initiative and self-motivation


• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully


• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

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.

Acknowledgements

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Amgen

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.