Director Data Science

Amgen SA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen India in Hyderabad is seeking a Director of Data Science to lead strategic application of advanced analytics, ML/AI, and AI to support clinical development and data-driven decisions. You will guide technical direction and oversee execution of high-impact initiatives across programs.

You will mentor a team of data scientists and collaborate with senior leadership to align analytical platforms with enterprise data strategies, prioritizing resources and investments to maximize patient

Qualifications

• PhD with 10+ years of scientific/work experience
• MS/PhD in Data Science, CS, Informatics or related field
• 10+ years in clinical research or predictive analytics
• Experience with clinical trial, real-world, or 'omics' data
• Leadership experience with senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Set CfDA Data Science strategy with Sr. Directors.
• Lead major data science projects and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor a team of data scientists and foster growth.
• Collaborate with IS and other analytics groups to align platforms.
• Oversee resource allocation and funding decisions.
• Establish annual goals for CfDA Data Scientists.
• Coordinate with Data Science Head on vision and priority setting.

Skills

Leadership

ML/AI expertise

Mentorship

Data science

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

MS or PhD in Data Science/CS/Informatics/Statistics/Life Sciences

Job description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Director Data Science

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

Amgen is expanding its global Biostatistics capabilities, with Amgen India (AIN) playing a key role in integrated delivery and functional leadership. A Director of Data Science in CfDA) leads the strategic application of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to support clinical development and data-driven decision making. The role sets technical direction in partnership with senior data science and engineering leaders while overseeing the execution of high-impact data science initiatives across clinical programs. This leader mentors and develops a team of data scientists, ensuring delivery of high-quality analytical solutions and alignment with enterprise data platforms and strategies. The position also helps prioritize high-value projects and guides resource, funding, and strategic decisions to maximize the impact of data science within clinical development.

Responsibilities

Technical Vision & Innovation:

• Collaborate with Sr. Directors Data Science/Engineering to set the technical vision, mission, and strategy for the CfDA Data Science group.
• Continually assess and introduce cutting-edge technologies, ideas, and state-of-the-art ML/AI methodologies for clinical development.

Project Identification & Leadership:

• Lead the execution of major data science projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Run cross functional project teams and delivers project end to end

Mentorship & Team Development:

• Mentor and guide a team of data scientists, fostering technical growth and expertise.
• Collaborate closely with IS/other analytical organizations to ensure alignment on analytical platforms and data strategies.

Accountabilities

• Coordinate with Data Science Head to help set vision, mission, and strategy for CfDA Data Sciences group
• Identify high-value projects across Clinical Development
• Advise Data Science Head during prioritization, resource, and funding decisions
• Establish annual goals for CfDA Data Scientists
• Ensures CfDA Data Scientists team delivers high-quality deliverables
• Coordinates with IS / other analytical organizations on analytical platform and data strategies

This position is currentlylocatedat Amgen India (Hyderabad).

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Biostatistical professional we seek is an emerging leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 10 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience OR
• Master’s degree and 18 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 20 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or similar field
• 10+ years of experience in clinical research and/or predictive analytics
• Wide experience analyzing clinical trial, real world, and/or ‘omics data
• Specialization in few ML areas ( NLP, Vision, Bayesian Modelling) and providementorship to different groups
• Led big projects in previous or current roles
• Experience of working with Senior Leadership

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.