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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\nAs a Data Scientist, you will design, develop, and implement scalable data engineering, machine learning (ML), and analytics solutions that accelerate Clinical Development and advance therapies for patients.\nYou will act in support the Center for Design & Analysis, partnering with data scientists and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data pipelines, analytical tools, and visualization solutions. You will contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of innovative analytics capabilities, helping to optimize methods, algorithms, and processes while ensuring solutions are reliable, scalable, and aligned with Amgen's quality and compliance standards.\nResponsibilities:\nCollaborating with research scientist and other data scientists to develop AI and advanced analytics solution to speed drug research and development.\nDesigning, writing, and testing data / ML pipelines and other advanced analytic / visualization solutions\nCollect business requirements / user stories for new or enhancements to existing analytic solutions\nTrain users in the use of solutions provided by the CfDA Data Science organization\nContribute to process improvement initiatives\nAdhere to Amgen Policies, SOPs, and other controlled documents.\nParticipate in the development and review of CfDA Data Sciences Policies, SOPs, and other controlled documents.\nParticipate in external professional organizations, conferences and/or meetings.\nAccountabilities:\nContribute to the implementation of internally developed and externally provided analytic solutions\nParticipate in the development of innovative and effective approaches to solve client's analytics problems and communicate results & methodologies\nRecommend ongoing improvements to methods and algorithms that generate analytic insights\nWin\nWhat we expect of you\nWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.\nBasic Qualifications\nDoctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD\nOR\nMaster’s degree and 3 years of relatedexperience\nOR\nBachelor’s degree and 5 years of relatedexperience\nPreferred Qualifications\nMS or PhD in Statistics/Biostatistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Informatics, Life Sciences, or quantitative related field.\nA proven ability to write robust code in R / Python\nA working understanding of common machine learning algorithms and approaches (NNs, RF classifiers, Ensemble methods, NLP etc.) and when to use them.\nProficiency in Linux operating system and associated shell commands.\nExperience working effectively in a globally dispersed team environment.\nDrug Development (pre-, early, late and/or observational) in related industries or academic research)\nExperience working with:Distributed compute / data technology (e.g., Spark, Python Dask)\nDevOps frameworks (e.g., Git)\nBuilding and deploying analytic solutions in a cloud environment\n\nEntrepreneurial mindset with ability to self-direct\nA translator able to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience\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\nA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan\nStock-based long-term incentives\nAward-winning time-off plans\nFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.\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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