Data Scientist – Drug Substance Process Development

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Data Scientist – Drug Substance Process Development

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role on the PANDAS team, you will have two main roles: (1) serving as the process monitoring site lead for one of Amgen’s four internal commercial manufacturing sites, and (2) leading efforts to expand and optimize digital capabilities that support clinical and commercial manufacturing. You will develop, evaluate, and enhance data solutions that drive operational excellence across the global manufacturing network. Collaborating with a diverse, cross-functional team of scientists, engineers, and technologists, you will address complex, ambiguous problems where multiple solutions may exist. This role emphasizes architecting scalable data systems and building impactful analytics tools for process monitoring, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing support, while also contributing to enterprise-level digital initiatives across Process Development.

Process Monitoring (Site Lead)

• Act as the primary point of contact for process monitoring at an assigned commercial manufacturing site.
• Ensure active engagement of site PD teams in the Process Performance and Product Quality Monitoring (PPPQM) framework, integrating analytics to support proactive, data-driven quality oversight.
• Prepare data and author Process Data Analysis sections for Annual Product Reviews for products within the site scope.
• Maintain and revise digital infrastructure as needed to comply with automated process monitoring procedures.
• Calculate control limits, author supporting documentation, re-evaluate limits when required, and ensure monitoring strategies are executed per procedure at the assigned site.

Digital Infrastructure Development

• Design, develop, and maintain digital assets and applications (e.g., Spotfire dashboards, SIMCA models, Databricks pipelines, Product Lifecycle Management tools) that integrate data across systems to deliver meaningful insights.
• Partner with IT and enterprise teams to advocate for data model and pipeline improvements by developing a strong understanding of Amgen’s data architecture, standards, and ontologies.

Analytics & Insights

• Deliver end-to-end analytics solutions—from data ingestion and wrangling to modeling and visualization—to support tech transfer, process monitoring, and commercial manufacturing.
• Support the exploration of emerging technologies, including generative AI, to enhance digital capabilities within Drug Substance Technologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, IT, and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for process design and operational improvement.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Data Science professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of Data Science or Engineering experience; OR
• Associate’s degree and 6 years of Data Science or Engineering experience; Or
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Data Science or Engineering experience; Or
• Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of work experience in biotechnology role (e.g. process development/process engineering, a statistician, statistical programmer, data analyst, data scientist)
• Demonstrated expertise in process development or commercial manufacturing, with strong proficiency in unit operations and an understanding of common data requirements within the manufacturing domain.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake, Databricks).
• Advanced experience with data visualization (e.g., Spotfire, Tableau) and statistical modeling (e.g., multivariate analysis, Bayesian modeling, machine learning).
• Experience with Amazon Web Services, and/or Databricks, and/or Snowflake.
• Demonstrated skills in selecting the right tools given a data analysis question.
• Ability to effectively plan and follow through on complex projects.
• Enthusiasm to build and maintain effective collaborations with partner organizations across Amgen’s Process Development and Operations Networks.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical storytelling skills.
• Passion for continuous learning.
• Ability to learn new techniques and provide technical leadership for key initiatives.
• Enthusiasm for training customers and teammates.

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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