Data Scientist - PKDM-BA

Amgen; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based incentives

Discretionary annual bonus

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Data Scientist – PKDM-BA to develop and support scientific computing platforms and shared analytical environments. You will enable efficient analysis, modeling, and collaboration across the organization, maintaining core tools and data access in a cloud/on-premise setting.

The role emphasizes reproducible workflows, automation, and delivering tools that accelerate research and development, with collaboration across scientists and teams.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or higher; or Master’s with 2+ years in CS/Engineering.
• 4 years of CS/Engineering work with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience building or supporting scientific computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support scientific computing platforms.
• Create scalable, reproducible workflows aligned with FAIR data.
• Improve data accessibility and automate research processes.
• Build data-driven tools and apps for research teams.
• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams.
• Provide training and documentation to users.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Cloud computing

Communication

Education

PhD or Masters in CS/Engineering

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

R Shiny

Dash

Streamlit

AWS

SQL Data Warehouses

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 – PKDM-BA

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting scientific computing platforms and shared analytical environments that enable efficient analysis, modeling, and collaboration across the organization. This includes configuring and maintaining core tools and packages, supporting version-controlled workflows, and enabling access to enterprise data sources and cloud-based infrastructure.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of standardized, reproducible, and traceable workflows that promote consistency, scalability, and FAIR data principles. They will work closely with scientists to improve data accessibility, automate routine processes, and deliver tools and applications that accelerate research and development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scientific computing platforms and shared analytical environments for data analysis and modeling.


• Design and implement scalable, reproducible workflows aligned with FAIR data principles and best practices.


• Enhance data accessibility and automate processes to improve research efficiency and productivity.


• Build and deploy reusable data-driven tools and applications to support scientific research and development.


• Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions and improve workflows.


• Provide training, documentation, and technical guidance, translating complex concepts for non-technical users and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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 a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Master’s degree and 2 years of Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing or supporting scientific computing environments, analytical tools, or data science platforms.


• 2+ years of experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Proficiency in one or more scientific programming languages such as R or Python.


• Experience developing and deploying data-driven applications (e.g., R Shiny, Dash, Streamlit, or similar frameworks).


• Demonstrated experience accessing data warehouses using SQL.


• Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, as well as experience in on-premises server management.


• Understanding of reproducible research practices, software lifecycle management, and FAIR data principles.


• Basic understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and pharmacokinetics.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and an eagerness to learn and share knowledge in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.