CD&A Data Scientist, Obesity and Related Conditions - Senior Associate

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); In loco; USD 104.000 - 141.000; Tempo pieno

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Benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Amgen Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist, Obesity and Related Conditions - Senior Associate in Thousand Oaks to support commercial strategy with advanced analytics.

You will work on forecasting inputs, patient and market segmentation, and performance analytics, applying statistical and machine-learning techniques to large datasets. Based on site three days a week, you will partner with forecasting, insights, and data strategy teams.

Competenze

• We expect a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a matrixed organization are essential.
• Proficiency with Python and/or R, SQL, and data visualization tools is preferred.
• Experience with cloud analytics platforms and statistical modeling is desirable.

Mansioni

• Develop and apply analytics, statistical modeling, and data science techniques to commercial questions.
• Translate analytical outputs into business-relevant insights for commercial strategy.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to support forecasting, segmentation, and performance analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners within CD&A and related teams.

Conoscenze

Collaboration

Communication

Formazione

Master's Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Strumenti

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Spotfire

Databricks

Azure

AWS

Descrizione del lavoro

Career Category

Sales & Marketing Operations

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and related conditions. 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, Obesity and Related Conditions - Senior Associate

The Data Scientist - Senior Associate role within Commercial Data & Analytics (CD&A) is a hands‑on analytics position supporting commercial strategy, performance measurement, and decision‑making across Amgen’s portfolio. Based in Thousand Oaks, this role applies advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data science techniques to commercial business questions and partners closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver actionable insights.

This position is designed for an early‑career data scientist who demonstrates strong execution, technical rigor, and the ability to translate analytical outputs into business‑relevant insights. The role does not have direct reports.

This role requires three days a week on‑site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical and data science solutions to support commercial decision‑making (e.g., forecasting inputs, patient/market segmentation, performance analytics)
• Apply statistical and machine‑learning techniques to large, complex commercial datasets
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model validation
• Interpret results with an understanding of commercial context and data limitations

Data & Technical Execution

• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from enterprise data sources
• Work with cloud‑based analytics environments and curated data assets
• Support repeatable analytics workflows and model deployment processes
• Develop dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Spotfire

Business Partnership

• Translate business questions from marketing, forecasting, insights, and leadership teams into analytical approaches
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Support ongoing commercial reviews, planning activities, and ad‑hoc analyses
• Collaborate closely with forecasting, insights, data strategy, and technology partners within CD&A

Ways of Working

• Manage multiple analytical priorities in a fast‑paced commercial environment
• Apply structured problem‑solving and sound judgment in analytical design
• Ensure adherence to data governance, compliance, and documentation standards

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's Degree OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, OR
• Associate’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and/or R
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience with Tableau, Spotfire, or similar visualization tools
• Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure, AWS)
• Understanding of statistical modeling and machine‑learning concepts
• Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, business‑focused insights
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or commercial analytics preferred
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a matrixed organization

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales‑based incentive plan
• Stock‑based long‑term incentives
• Award‑winning time‑off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Salary Range

103,852.15USD -140,505.85 USD

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Company values

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.