Director Data Science

Amgen Technology; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Hyderabad seeks a Director of Data Science to lead advanced analytics, ML/AI initiatives, and strategic data science programs in clinical development. You will set technical direction, mentor a team of data scientists, and partner with senior leaders to align data strategies with enterprise platforms.

The role focuses on delivering high-impact projects across clinical programs, guiding resource decisions, and shaping CfDA Data Science group to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Extensive experience in clinical research and predictive analytics.
• Experience with ML/AI techniques and data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sr. Directors Data Science/Engineering to set the technical vision, mission, and strategy for the CfDA Data Science group.
• Lead major data science projects with technical guidance and end-to-end delivery.
• Mentor data scientists and coordinate with IS/analytical teams on platforms and data strategies.
• Identify high-value projects and advise on prioritization, resources, and funding.
• Establish annual goals and ensure high-quality deliverables across the team.

Education

PhD

Masters

Bachelors

Job description

Job Summary

Director Data Science

Location: Hyderabad

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

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
• Masters degree and 18 years of Scientific and/or work related experience OR
• Bachelors 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