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Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.\nSince 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.\nOur 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.\nData Scientist, Obesity - Senior Associate\nThe Data Scientist - Senior Associate role within Commercial Data & Analytics (CD&A) is a hands-on analytics position supporting commercial strategy, performance measurement, and decision-making across Amgen’s portfolio. Based in Thousand Oaks, this role applies advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data science techniques to commercial business questions and partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights.\nThis position is designed for an early-career data scientist who demonstrates strong execution, technical rigor, and the ability to translate analytical outputs into business-relevant insights. The role does not have direct reports.\nThis role requires three days a week on-site.\nKey Responsibilities\nCommercial Analytics & Data Science\nDevelop, maintain, and enhance analytical and data science solutions to support commercial decision-making (e.g., forecasting inputs, patient/market segmentation, performance analytics)\n\nApply statistical and machine-learning techniques to large, complex commercial datasets\n\nConduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model validation\n\nInterpret results with an understanding of commercial context and data limitations\n\nData & Technical Execution\nWrite and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from enterprise data sources\n\nWork with cloud-based analytics environments and curated data assets\n\nSupport repeatable analytics workflows and model deployment processes\n\nDevelop dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Spotfire\n\nBusiness Partnership\nTranslate business questions from marketing, forecasting, insights, and leadership teams into analytical approaches\n\nCommunicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences\n\nSupport ongoing commercial reviews, planning activities, and ad-hoc analyses\n\nCollaborate closely with forecasting, insights, data strategy, and technology partners within CD&A\n\nWays of Working\nManage multiple analytical priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment\n\nApply structured problem-solving and sound judgment in analytical design\n\nEnsure adherence to data governance, compliance, and documentation standards\n\nWhat we expect of you\nWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.\nBasic Qualifications\nMaster's Degree OR\n\nBachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience, OR\n\nAssociate’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience OR\n\nHigh school diploma / GED and 8 years of relevant experience\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nProficiency in Python and/or R\n\nStrong experience with SQL and relational databases\n\nExperience with Tableau, Spotfire, or similar visualization tools\n\nFamiliarity with cloud analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure, AWS)\n\nUnderstanding of statistical modeling and machine-learning concepts\n\nAbility to synthesize complex analyses into clear, business-focused insights\n\nExperience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or commercial analytics preferred\n\nStrong collaboration and communication skills in a matrixed organization\n\nWhat you can expect of us\nAs 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.\nThe 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.\nIn 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:\nA 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\n\nA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan\n\nStock-based long-term incentives\n\nAward-winning time-off plans\n\nFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.\n\nApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.\ncareers.amgen.com\nIn 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.\nApplication deadline\nAmgen 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.\nSponsorship\nSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.\nAs 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.\nAmgen 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.\nWe 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. 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