Data Scientist

Amgen is hiring a Data Scientist for a United States - Remote role to support Clinical Development. This position within the Center for Design & Analysis focuses on translating business needs into scalable data engineering, machine learning, analytics, and visualization solutions that align with quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research scientists and other data scientists to develop AI and advanced analytics solutions that help accelerate drug research and development.
• Design, write, and test data and machine learning pipelines, along with advanced analytics and visualization solutions.
• Collect business requirements and user stories for new analytics capabilities or enhancements to existing solutions.
• Train users on solutions delivered 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.
• Contribute to the implementation of internally developed and externally provided analytic solutions.
• Participate in the development of innovative and effective approaches to address client analytics problems and communicate results and methodologies.
• Recommend ongoing improvements to methods and algorithms that generate analytic insights.
• Participate in external professional organizations, conferences, and/or meetings.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Technologies

• R, Python
• Linux
• Spark, Python Dask
• Git
• Neural networks (NNs), RF classifiers, Ensemble methods, NLP

Compensation

USD 134,168 - 181,521 per year.

Education

Ph.D. degree (or Master’s with 2 years of related experience).

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 a sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives).
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where possible.

Application Deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position. Applications will continue to be accepted until a sufficient number are received or a candidate is selected.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.