Sr. Data Scientist

Biopharma Careers; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA, is seeking a Sr Data Scientist to design, build, and deploy scalable data products, dashboards, analytic models, and cloud-based data solutions for operational visibility and decision-making.

The role partners with External Supply, manufacturing, finance, and IT to translate business needs into governed data solutions. Advanced analytics, data governance, and scalable data architecture are core priorities, in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent combinations listed under Basic Qualifications.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated environments.
• Strong Python, SQL, dashboards, and cloud data platforms experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, curated datasets, analytical data products, and reporting layers using Python, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Develop dashboards and visual analytics to monitor External Supply performance, manufacturing status, inventory, supply risk, supplier performance, procurement activity, and operational trends.
• Apply statistical, analytical, and data science methods to identify patterns, generate insights, support scenario analysis, and improve business decision-making.
• Partner with External Supply stakeholders to define requirements, clarify business problems, identify data sources, and deliver fit-for-purpose digital solutions.
• Integrate and analyze structured and non-structured data from ERP, supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, quality, finance, and external partner data sources.
• Automate recurring reports and manual analyses to improve efficiency, data accessibility, and consistency.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to design scalable, maintainable data architecture.
• Support data governance, data quality, documentation, and validation practices in a regulated environment.
• Communicate analytical findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Promote best practices for code development, dashboards, data management, and analytics lifecycle.

Skills

Python

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Cloud data platforms

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data governance

Data modeling

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree + 2 years of Data Scientist experience

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of Data Scientist experience

Associate’s degree + 8 years of Data Scientist experience

High school diploma / GED + 10 years of Data Scientist experience

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Tableau

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Career Category

Engineering

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.

Sr Data Scientist

What you will do

Let’sdo this.Let’schange the world. In thisroleyou will design, build, and deploy scalable data products, dashboards, analytical models, and cloud-based data solutions that improve operational visibility, risk management, supplier performance monitoring, and business decision-making. This role will partner with External Supply stakeholders, internal manufacturing sites, contract manufacturing organizations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and central information technology teams to translate business needs into trusted, actionable, and governed data solutions.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in advanced analytics, data engineering, cloud data platforms, and data governance, along with working knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, external supply, supply chain, finance, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities Include:

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines, curated datasets, analytical data products, and reporting layers using Python, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Develop dashboards and visual analytics to monitor External Supply performance, manufacturing status, inventory, supply risk, supplier performance, procurement activity, and operational trends.
• Apply statistical, analytical, and data science methods to identify patterns, generate insights, support scenario analysis, and improve business decision-making.
• Partner with External Supply business stakeholders to define requirements, clarify business problems, identify data sources, and deliver fit-for-purpose digital and analytical solutions.
• Integrate and analyze structured and non-structured data from enterprise systems, including ERP, supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, quality, finance, and external partner data sources.
• Automate recurring reports and manual analyses to improve efficiency, consistency, and data accessibility.
• Collaborate with information technology and business teams to design scalable, maintainable, and reusable data architecture.
• Support data governance, data quality, documentation, and validation practices for analytics used in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Communicate analytical findings, technical recommendations, and business insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Promote best practices for code development, dashboard design, data management, analytics lifecycle management, and digital product sustainability.

What we expect of you

Wearealldifferent,yetwealluseouruniquecontributionstoservepatients.The Sr Data Scientist professional weseekis a collaborative partner with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree
• OR
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Data Scientist experience
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Data Scientist experience
• OR
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of Data Scientist experience
• OR
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Data Scientist experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data processing, automation, analytics, and model development.
• Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, joins, aggregations, data transformation, and working with large datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards or visual analytics using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience with cloud databases or cloud data platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or similar technologies.
• Experience with data engineering processes, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, data integration, data quality, orchestration, and version control.
• Experience designing scalable data models, reusable analytical datasets, and governed reporting layers.
• Experience with cloud data platforms, data lake architectures, APIs, workflow orchestration tools, Git, and CI/CD concepts.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with business stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into analytical and digital solutions.
• Knowledge of External Supply, contract manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, GMP operations, supplier management, material planning, or logistics processes.
• Experience working with enterprise operation systems such as SAP, MES, LIMS, Veeva, procurement platforms, or external partner data sources.
• Experience developing predictive analytics, forecasting models, optimization models, anomaly detection, machine learning solutions, or advanced statistical analyses.
• Strong understanding of data governance, master data management, data lineage, documentation, and data quality practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, structure complex business problems, and deliver practical analytical solutions.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Strong commitment to data integrity, compliance, scalability, and continuous improvement.

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.

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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.

Salary Range

134,168.25USD -181,521.75 USD