Senior Data Scientist(Data & Analytics) - Python

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen invites you to join its Transformative Digital Capabilities organization in Process Development as a Data Scientist in Hyderabad, India. You will partner with scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to unlock value from Process Development data, lead analytics initiatives, build dashboards, and deploy AI-enabled solutions.

The role requires strong Python/R/SQL skills, experience with data governance, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams within a regulated biotech

Qualifications

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 7-11 years of relevant experience.
• Experience applying data science, analytics, or statistical methods to solve complex problems in biotech/pharma contexts.
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and dashboard tools for decision support.
• Experience in data governance, metadata, and data quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to identify analytics opportunities that drive measurable value.
• Lead the design and development of analytical solutions, dashboards, models, and data products.
• Apply statistical and machine learning methods to solve complex business and scientific problems.
• Drive exploratory analysis, forecasting, and multi-source data modeling.
• Contribute to AI-enabled solutions including generative AI use cases where appropriate.
• Improve data accessibility and quality in collaboration with data, product, and engineering teams.
• Translate business problems into analytical approaches and communicate insights clearly.
• Lead or co-lead small projects and mentor peers on methods and best practices.
• Help shape standards for analytics and data science delivery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply them pragmatically.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Dashboard design

Machine learning

Generative AI

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Agile

Education

Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with 7-11 years of relevant experience

Tools

Tableau

Spotfire

Power BI

Job description

Career Category Process Development Job Description

How might you defy imagination?

At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients drives all that we do. In this vital role, you will join Amgen's Transformative Digital Capabilities (TDC) organization within Process Development and help accelerate digital transformation through analytics, data products, and AI-enabled solutions.

What will you do

As a Data Scientist, you will partner with scientists, engineers, business stakeholders, and technology teams to unlock the value of Process Development data. You will lead analytical initiatives that improve decision-making, increase data accessibility and usability, and enable scalable digital and AI capabilities across Process Development. You will work across a range of initiatives spanning data strategy, advanced analytics, process optimization, digital products, and data science solutions that improve business outcomes and accelerate innovation. A successful candidate will independently manage multiple assignments, anticipate and prevent potential problems, develop practical solutions aligned to operational objectives, and provide guidance to other professionals.

Job Requirements

• Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize opportunities where analytics, AI, or data science can drive measurable value.


• Lead the design and development of analytical solutions, dashboards, models, and data products that support scientific and business decision-making.


• Apply statistical, machine learning, and data science methods to solve complex business and scientific problems.


• Drive exploratory analysis, trend analysis, forecasting, and modeling using multiple sources of data.


• Contribute to the development and deployment of AI-enabled solutions, including machine learning and generative AI use cases where appropriate.


• Improve data accessibility, usability, quality, and stewardship in partnership with data, product, and engineering teams.


• Translate business problems into analytical approaches, define success metrics, and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.


• Lead or co-lead small projects or workstreams and provide guidance to peers on analytical methods and best practices.


• Help shape standards and repeatable approaches for analytics, visualization, and data science delivery.


• Stay current with emerging technologies, data science methodologies, and industry best practices and apply them pragmatically to Amgen's environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 7 - 11 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying data science, analytics, or statistical methods to solve complex business or scientific problems.


• Strong proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or related analytical programming and query languages.


• Experience designing dashboards and visualizations using Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.


• Experience developing and deploying analytical models, decision-support tools, or data products.


• Understanding of data governance, metadata, data quality, and data management principles.


• Familiarity with machine learning, AI, and generative AI concepts and practical applications.


• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to explain analytical insights clearly.


• Experience working in cross-functional teams and Agile environments.


• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred.

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