Sr Data Scientist

Amgen
Los Angeles, CA, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Data Analysis Microsoft Azure Big Data Business Software Cloud Computing Code Review Continuous Integration Extract Transform Load (ETL) Database Queries
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Decision Support Systems Digital Technology Information Extraction Python (Programming Language) Release Management Power BI SAP (Applications) Software Construction Software Engineering SQL Databases Systems Integration Tableau (Software) Web Applications Workflow Management Systems Automated Data Processing (ADP) Data Processing ReactJS Large Language Models Prompt Engineering Generative AI Backend Git Operational Systems Api Design Streamlit Framework Software Version Control Data Pipelines Serverless Computing Databricks

Job description

  • Design, develop, and maintain data products, AI-enabled applications, dashboards, and automation solutions using Python, SQL, cloud technologies, and modern development frameworks.
  • Build and support Generative AI solutions that automate knowledge-intensive processes, document generation, information extraction, workflow assistance, and decision support.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines, APIs, integrations, and backend services that enable reliable and scalable delivery of data and AI products.
  • Design and implement solutions that integrate data from enterprise systems, including clinical, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and operational platforms.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, identify opportunities for automation, and translate business problems into technical solutions.
  • Build user-facing applications and interfaces that enable business users to access data, insights, AI capabilities, and operational workflows.
  • Develop tools that improve operational efficiency by reducing manual work, standardizing processes, and enhancing data accessibility.
  • Partner with data engineers, architects, digital technology teams, and business subject matter experts to deliver scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions.
  • Support the full product lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, and sustainment.
  • Apply data science, analytics, and AI techniques to generate insights, improve business processes, and support operational decision-making.
  • Establish and promote best practices for software development, AI development, source control, testing, documentation, and solution governance.
  • Ensure solutions meet data quality, compliance, validation, and governance requirements in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Communicate technical concepts, project updates, recommendations, and business value effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and digital approaches to identify opportunities for innovation and business impact.

Requirements

Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of Data Scientist experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of Data Scientist experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of Data Scientist experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Data Scientist experience, * Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, or other regulated environments.

  • Strong proficiency in Python for application development, automation, data processing, AI solutions, and analytics.
  • Strong SQL skills, including complex queries, data modeling, optimization, and large-scale data processing.
  • Experience developing AI-enabled applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI technologies, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent-based systems, or related technologies.
  • Experience building business applications using frameworks such as Streamlit, Dash, React, or similar web application technologies.
  • Experience with Databricks, AWS, Azure, cloud-native services, and modern data platform architectures.
  • Experience designing and developing APIs, system integrations, backend services, and data pipelines.
  • Experience with ETL/ELT processes, workflow orchestration, data quality monitoring, and automated data processing.
  • Experience developing dashboards and analytical solutions using Tableau, Power BI, or similar visualization platforms.
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices including Git, CI/CD, testing, code reviews, and release management.
  • Experience working with enterprise operational systems such as SAP, manufacturing systems, quality systems, clinical systems, or supply chain platforms.
  • Ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy solutions in partnership with business stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver solutions in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous business challenges into practical technical solutions.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business audiences.
  • Experience operating as both a technical contributor and product owner, balancing technology decisions with business priorities.
  • Passion for applying AI, automation, analytics, and software engineering to solve real-world business problems.

Benefits & conditions

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.

About the company

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., Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will transform the lives of patients while transforming your career., 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., We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.

We live the mission.

We win together.

We thrive on continual challenge.

Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together-to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.

At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.

Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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