Data Scientist

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

What you will do

Job Description

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role, you will join Amgen's Transformative Digital Capabilities (TDC) organization within Process Development (PD). TDC is at the forefront of digital transformation, enabling scientific and operational excellence through data integration, analytics, digital products, and emerging technologies. As a Data Scientist, you will partner with scientists, engineers, business stakeholders, and technology teams to unlock the value of Process Development data. You will help drive data-informed decision making through analytics, visualization, data product development, and AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, accessibility, and business outcomes across PD. You will contribute to a variety of initiatives focused on data strategy, data accessibility, process optimization, digital products, and advanced analytics, helping teams leverage data more effectively to accelerate innovation and deliver value to patients.

• Design and develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Support the development and deployment of data products and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into analytical approaches.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, trend analysis, and statistical modeling to support business objectives.
• Support AI and machine learning initiatives through data preparation, analysis, and evaluation activities.
• Contribute to data governance, metadata management, and data quality improvement efforts.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in Agile project teams and support delivery of digital and analytics initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, data science methodologies, and industry best practices.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The motivated professional we seek is a solution focused problem solver with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying data science, analytics, or statistical methods to solve business problems.
• Experience with SQL and data analysis tools.
• Experience creating dashboards and visualizations using Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Python, R, or related analytical programming languages.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management principles.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or generative AI concepts and applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and Agile environments.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or other regulated industries is preferred.

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.

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.

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.