Sr Associate - Data Scientist

As part of the Commercial Data Science team you will collaborate with business partners, service owners and IS peers to develop predictive and prescriptive models and insights across the US Commercial Organization. This role will innovate and create significant business impact through the strategic use of advanced analytics techniques to help Amgen with its mission of getting patients the therapies they need.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Development of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities across Amgen's commercial organization
• Being part of cross functional teams on projects and/or programs with aims to systematically derive insights that ultimately derive substantial business value for Amgen and our patients
• Identifying business needs and proposing potential analytics approaches for solutions
• Building high-performance algorithms, prototypes, predictive models and proof of concepts using Python or R
• Creating prototypes and demonstrations to better access and utilize data assets
• Collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders to develop use cases that are relevant to the business
• Presenting analysis ideas, progress and results to business partners
• Ensuring systems meet business requirements and industry best practices
• Assuring compliance with regulatory, security, and privacy requirements as it relates to data assets

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree OR Master's degree completed by start date

OR

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of data science, business, statistics, data mining, applied mathematics, business analytics, engineering, computer science or related field experience

OR

Associate's degree and 6 years of data science, business, statistics, data mining, applied mathematics, business analytics, engineering, computer science or related field experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 8years of data science, business, statistics, data mining, applied mathematics, business analytics, engineering, computer science or related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Physics, Statistics, or Operations Research
• Bachelor's degree & 3 years of data science and analytics experience
• Experience with databases including relational, NoSQL, and Graph
• Programming experience with Python, R, or SAS and experience with ML libraries like scikit-learn, MLib, Keras, TensorFlow, Pytorch, etc.
• Write well-abstracted and reusable code in Python, R, or Scala; you freely navigate in Linux environment; you can stand up web applications; documentation, version control, and code review are in your blood
• Detail-oriented technical aptitude with strong logical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent organization/planning skills and talent for managing many large and complex datasets
• Ability to collaborate and influence business partners and other IS resources to drive analytic projects end-to-end
• Ability to communicate analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner
• Experience working with large datasets, experience working with distributed computing tools (Spark, Hive, etc.)
• Passion for learning and staying on top of current developments in advanced analytics
• Biotech / Pharma experience is a plus

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

We understand that to successfully sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients - we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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, or disability status.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.