Data Scientist

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Stock-based incentives

Flexible work model

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Data Scientist to design, develop, and implement scalable data engineering, ML, and analytics solutions to accelerate Clinical Development and therapies for patients.

You will collaborate with CfDA and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data pipelines, analytics tools, and visualizations, while upholding Amgen's quality and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative field.
• Proven ability to write robust code in Python or R.
• Experience with ML algorithms and NLP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists to build AI analytics solutions.
• Design and test data/ML pipelines and visualization tools.
• Gather requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions.
• Mentor teammates and adhere to quality/compliance standards.

Skills

Python

R

Linux

Education

Ph.D. or MS in a quantitative field

Tools

Spark

Dask

Git

Job description

Career Category Research 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 obesity-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 As a Data Scientist, you will design, develop, and implement scalable data engineering, machine learning (ML), and analytics solutions that accelerate Clinical Development and advance therapies for patients. You will act in support the Center for Design & Analysis, partnering with data scientists and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data pipelines, analytical tools, and visualization solutions. You will contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of innovative analytics capabilities, helping to optimize methods, algorithms, and processes while ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with Amgen's quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with research scientist and other data scientists to develop AI and advanced analytics solution to speed drug research and development.
• Designing, writing, and testing data / ML pipelines and other advanced analytic / visualization solutions
• Collect business requirements / user stories for new or enhancements to existing analytic solutions
• Train users in the use of solutions provided by the CfDA Data Science organization
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Adhere to Amgen Policies, SOPs, and other controlled documents.
• Participate in the development and review of CfDA Data Sciences Policies, SOPs, and other controlled documents.
• Participate in external professional organizations, conferences and/or meetings.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the implementation of internally developed and externally provided analytic solutions
• Participate in the development of innovative and effective approaches to solve client's analytics problems and communicate results & methodologies
• Recommend ongoing improvements to methods and algorithms that generate analytic insightsWin

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree OR Master’s degree 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Informatics, Life Sciences, or quantitative related field.
• A proven ability to write robust code in R / Python
• A working understanding of common machine learning algorithms and approaches (NNs, RF classifiers, Ensemble methods, NLP etc.) and when to use them.
• Proficiency in Linux operating system and associated shell commands.
• Experience working effectively in a globally dispersed team environment.
• Drug Development (pre-, early, late and/or observational) in related industries or academic research) Experience working with: Distributed compute / data technology (e.g., Spark, Python Dask) DevOps frameworks (e.g., Git) Building and deploying analytic solutions in a cloud environment Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to self-direct A translator able to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience

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.

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.

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.

Salary Range 134,168.25USD -181,521.75 USD

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.

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