Senior Associate, Data Scientist, Obesity

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

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. 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.

Senior Associate Data Scientist Obesity

What you will do

The Senior Associate Data Scientist role within Commercial Data & Analytics (CD&A) is a handson analytics position supporting commercial strategy performance measurement and decisionmaking across Amgens portfolio. Based in Thousand Oaks this role applies advanced analytics statistical modeling and data science techniques to commercial business questions and partners closely with crossfunctional teams to deliver actionable insights.

This position is designed for an earlycareer data scientist who demonstrates strong execution technical rigor and the ability to translate analytical outputs into businessrelevant insights. The role does not have direct reports.

Commercial Analytics & Data Science

• Develop maintain and enhance analytical and data science solutions to support commercial decisionmaking (e.g. forecasting inputs patient/market segmentation performance analytics)
• Apply statistical and machinelearning techniques to large complex commercial datasets
• Conduct exploratory data analysis feature engineering and model validation
• Interpret results with an understanding of commercial context and data limitations

Data & Technical Execution

• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract transform and analyze data from enterprise data sources
• Work with cloudbased analytics environments and curated data assets
• Support repeatable analytics workflows and model deployment processes
• Develop dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Spotfire

Business Partnership

• Translate business questions from marketing forecasting insights and leadership teams into analytical approaches
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Support ongoing commercial reviews planning activities and adhoc analyses
• Collaborate closely with forecasting insights data strategy and technology partners within CD&A

Ways of Working

• Manage multiple analytical priorities in a fastpaced commercial environment
• Apply structured problemsolving and sound judgment in analytical design
• Ensure adherence to data governance compliance and documentation standards

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will come with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Masters degree

OR

Bachelors degree and 2 years of relevant analytics or data science experience

Or

Associates degree and 6 years of relevant analytics or data science experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of relevant analytics or data science experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python and/or R
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience with Tableau Spotfire or similar visualization tools
• Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms (e.g. Databricks Azure AWS)
• Understanding of statistical modeling and machinelearning concepts
• Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear businessfocused insights
• Experience in pharmaceutical biotech healthcare or commercial analytics preferred
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a matrixed organization

What you can expect from us

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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

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

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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