Data Scientist

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models where possible

Retirement and savings plan

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Data Scientist to join our mission of serving patients. You will lead data-driven digital transformations across PLM, ELN, and related platforms, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Strong skills in SQL, Python, and BI tools are required to turn complex lab and engineering data into actionable insights. The role emphasizes data integrity, digital thread maintenance, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of Data Scientist/Engineering experience.
• Associate degree with 6 years of Data Scientist/Engineering experience.
• High school diploma / GED with 8 years of Data Scientist/Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for automated test data collection from digital laboratory, ELN and testing solutions.
• Lead the implementation, adoption, support, and continuous improvement of digital data capture capabilities.
• Ensure collection of FAIR laboratory and engineering data by promoting data integrity, standardization, metadata management, and data governance across enterprise systems.
• Maintain the digital thread by integrating design, verification testing, and laboratory data across the product lifecycle to improve traceability, accessibility, and collaboration.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather business requirements, optimize laboratory workflows, validate system enhancements, and deliver scalable digital solutions.
• Drive digital transformation and user adoption by performing system testing, delivering end-user training, managing enhancement requests, and ensuring compliance with Design Control, GMP, GDP, and applicable quality requirements.
• Query, analyze, and visualize laboratory and engineering data to generate actionable insights, improve process performance, and support data-driven decision making.

Skills

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Masters degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years Data Scientist/Engineering experience

Associate degree + 6 years Data Scientist/Engineering experience

High school diploma / GED + 8 years Data Scientist/Engineering experience

Tools

ELN

LIMS

PLM

Biova Onelab

3DExperience

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Data Scientist

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be at the forefront of digital transformation in the biopharmaceutical industry. This team provides thought leadership and enhances capabilities for a data based workflow, digital threads and digital twins.

The Data Automation Data Scientist will play a pivotal role in advancing digital transformation by driving the development, integration, and adoption of digital automation across enterprise platforms, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), and enterprise data platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful digital solutions while maintaining the digital thread across engineering testing, laboratory operations, and data analytics to ensure seamless data integration, accessibility, and traceability.

You will also partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, optimize workflows, and deliver scalable digital capabilities.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automated test data collection from digital laboratory, electronic lab notebook (ELN) and testing solutions.
• Lead the implementation, adoption, support, and continuous improvement of digital data capture capabilities.
• Ensure collection of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) laboratory and engineering data by promoting data integrity, standardization, metadata management, and data governance across enterprise systems.
• Maintain the digital thread by integrating design, verification testing, and laboratory data across the product lifecycle to improve traceability, accessibility, and collaboration.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather business requirements, optimize laboratory workflows, validate system enhancements, and deliver scalable digital solutions.
• Drive digital transformation and user adoption by performing system testing, delivering end-user training, managing enhancement requests, and ensuring compliance with Design Control, GMP, GDP, and applicable quality requirements.
• Query, analyze, and visualize laboratory and engineering data to generate actionable insights, improve process performance, and support data-driven decision making.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Bachelors degree and 2 years of Data Scientist/Engineering experience
• Associates degree and 6 years of Data Scientist/Engineering experience
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Data Scientist/Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or Advanced Degree. in engineering, Mechanical, Biomedical, bioengineering or ChemicalEngineering or a related technical field
• 12 years of experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry.
• Experience with Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), such as Biova Onelab, 3DExperience, or similar enterprise digital platforms.
• Experience leading or supporting the implementation, rollout, and adoption of digital tools and laboratory workflows.
• Experience supporting engineering verification testing, laboratory operations, or product development activities in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of the automation of laboratory test equipment engineering data.
• Knowledge of Design Control, ISO 13485, GMP, GDP, and applicable regulatory requirements for medical devices and combination products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to query, analyze, interpret, and communicate data-driven insights.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python (R is a plus), and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau to query, analyze, visualize, and communicate data-driven insights.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable digital solutions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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, well 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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• 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.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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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.

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.