Sr Data Scientist(Biotech/Pharma Domain)

Biopharma Careers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen India is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to deliver advanced analytics in collaboration with global R&D stakeholders. Based in Hyderabad, you will operate as a hands-on contributor with no formal people management responsibilities.

You will apply statistical, AI/ML techniques to solve complex problems, own analytical products and dashboards, and partner with IS/DTI teams to ensure scalable, governance-compliant solutions across the R&D portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8 to 12 years of experience.
• 6+ years delivering analytics platforms, advanced analytics, or data science solutions, preferably within Pharma, Biotech, or a regulated industry.
• Proven experience independently leading and delivering complex analytics projects end to end.

Responsibilities

• Apply an analytics-first mindset to R&D by designing and delivering advanced analytical solutions using modern statistical, data science, and AI/ML techniques.
• Independently design, build, implement, launch, and maintain analytical solutions aligned to business strategies, goals, and roadmaps.
• Serve as a hands-on subject matter expert for data, analytics, and metrics, providing practical, actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into well-scoped analytical approaches.
• Own delivery of key performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical products, continuously improving efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Independence

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in life science, data science, computer science, business administration, or related field

Job description

Career Category

Information Systems

Job Description

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you’ve worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

RDSO Data and Decision Science (DDS)

Senior Data Scientist

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world. Data and advanced analytics are central to how Amgen accelerates scientific discovery and decision‑making across Research & Development.

DDS is seeking a Senior Data Scientist based in Amgen India to deliver advanced analytics and data science solutions in close partnership with global R&D stakeholders. This role will report to the India Principal Data Scientist and operate as a hands‑on individual contributor, with no formal line management responsibilities.

The successful candidate will apply an analytics‑first mindset, independently owning analytical problem solving from concept through implementation, while collaborating closely with onshore DDS leadership, business partners, and IS/DTI teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Hands‑On Analytics & Solution Delivery

• Apply an analytics‑first mindset to R&D by designing and delivering advanced analytical solutions using modern statistical, data science, and AI/ML techniques
• Independently design, build, implement, launch, and maintain analytical solutions aligned to business strategies, goals, and roadmaps
• Serve as a hands‑on subject matter expert for data, analytics, and metrics, providing practical, actionable insights to stakeholders
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into well‑scoped analytical approaches
• Implement cutting‑edge analytics, AI/ML, and automation solutions across R&D use cases
• Own delivery of key performance metrics, dashboards, and analytical products, continuously improving efficiency, quality, and scalability

Global Collaboration & Delivery Execution

• Collaborate closely with onshore DDS leaders, business partners, and IS/DTI teams to deliver analytics solutions aligned to global DDS standards
• Establish active communication with teams across functions and geographies to ensure global alignment and consistent delivery
• Participate in regular working‑hour overlap with global stakeholders to support effective collaboration, rapid issue resolution, and delivery transparency
• Partner with Business Product Owners on requirements gathering, user stories, UAT, deployments, training, and end‑user support

Production Support & Run Operations

• Own run support for deployed analytics and data science solutions, including monitoring, issue triage, and resolution
• Monitor model and pipeline performance, addressing data drift, failures, and degradation
• Provide Level 2/3 production support in partnership with IS/DTI and data engineering teams
• Maintain analytics solutions through the full lifecycle, from development to steady‑state operations

Technical Excellence & Professional Contribution

• Develop deep business domain knowledge to understand stakeholder needs, priorities, and long‑term strategy
• Apply appropriate statistical, predictive, and advanced analytics techniques to answer complex business questions
• Contribute to team capability building through technical mentoring, knowledge sharing, and best‑practice development, without formal people management responsibility
• Ensure all work adheres to Amgen SOPs, data governance, security, and compliance requirements

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek brings strong analytical foundations, independence, and the ability to operate effectively in a global environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 8 to 12 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in life science, data science, computer science, business administration, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience delivering analytics platforms, advanced analytics, or data science solutions, preferably within Pharma, Biotech, or a regulated industry
• Proven experience independently leading and delivering complex analytics projects end to end