Sr Data Scientist

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr Data Scientist (GCCI)

Sr Data Scientist

*Flexible Commuter role to Deerfield IL site. You will work on-site a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role as part of the Data Sciences team in Global Customer Capabilities & Innovation the Senior Data Scientist will partner with commercial insights and analytics brand teams sales operations data teams external vendor partners media agencies service owners and IS partners to develop advanced analytics and data science solutions that address complex business problems across multiple therapeutic areas and commercial functions. This individual will independently lead analytical workstreams apply deep technical expertise to large and complex healthcare datasets develop and productionize machine learning and AI solutions and translate sophisticated analyses into clear actionable business recommendations. The Senior Data Scientist will also contribute technical leadership methodological standards and mentorship across the team.

Specific roles and responsibilities could include:

Leading the development and application of data science machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities across Amgens commercial organization.

Translating complex business medical or scientific questions into analytical frameworks and defining appropriate solutions success measures delivery plans and business impact.

Identifying high-value business opportunities and independently recommending fit-for-purpose analytical statistical machine learning or AI approaches.

Designing building validating and deploying high-performance algorithms predictive models prototypes and production-ready analytical solutions using Python SQL and PySpark with a focus on performance interpretability scalability and actionability.

Applying advanced measurement and experimentation approaches including test/control design causal inference attribution and other methods to quantify business and promotional impact where appropriate.

Partnering cross-functionally with stakeholders to align on methodology data requirements assumptions limitations and interpretation of results.

Providing technical leadership and mentorship contributing reusable methodologies and best practices and staying current with developments in data science machine learning AI and industry analytics.

Communicating complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly to technical scientific medical commercial and executive stakeholders through compelling storytelling and presentations.

Ensuring analytical solutions comply with applicable regulatory security privacy data governance and documentation requirements.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative and analytically driven professional we seek is a Senior Data Scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR
• Masters degree and 2 years of Data Science or related quantitative experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 4 years of Data Science or related quantitative experience OR
• Associates degree and 8 years of Data Science or related quantitative experience OR
  High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Data Science or related quantitative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience independently leading end-to-end data science or advanced analytics projects and delivering measurable business value
• Strong programming skills in Python SQL and PySpark
• Strong experience designing evaluating and applying supervised and unsupervised machine learning models with familiarity with libraries and frameworks such as Pandas scikit-learn TensorFlow NumPy PyTorch Spark or equivalent tools
• Experience working with large complex datasets and modern data platforms including distributed computing cloud environments Databricks/Spark and source control technologies such as Git
• Strong statistical analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to select appropriate methodologies and communicate assumptions and limitations
• Ability to manage multiple complex analytical workstreams prioritize effectively and operate independently in an ambiguous fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional business and technical partners and drive analytical projects from problem definition through implementation and adoption
• Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex technical analyses into clear precise and actionable recommendations for business stakeholders
• Experience with commercial measurement approaches such as experimentation test/control design causal inference attribution marketing effectiveness or related impact measurement methods
• Preferred experience with transformer-based modeling and/or other advanced machine learning approaches; practical experience with AI/GenAI use cases or strong knowledge of emerging AI capabilities is highly valued
• Biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience including familiarity with healthcare data such as claims patient HCP sales or promotional data is a plus

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 well 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.

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 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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