Data Science Director

Job Description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You've earned your degree. How will you use that achievement to reach your goals? Do more with the knowledge you've worked hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen, our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Become the professional you are meant to be in this meaningful role.

Data Science Director
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What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will lead a team of data scientists in applying advanced data analysis techniques to support business decision-making and performance improvement initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Methodologist/Algorithmist to develop innovative approaches and algorithms that drive efficiency and accuracy in clinical trial operations.Your expertise will enable us to stay ahead of the curve in clinical research, ensuring timely and high-quality results for our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Data Science Head to help set vision, mission, and strategy for CfDA Data Sciences group
• Identify high-value projects across Clinical Development
• Advise Data Science Head during prioritization, resource, and funding decisions
• Establish annual goals for CfDA Data Scientists
• Ensures CfDA Data Scientists team delivers high-quality deliverables
• Coordinates with IS / other analytical organizations on analytical platform and data strategies
• Promote standard strategy and approaches to data science problems
• Collaborate with and build partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders; interact with customers
• Coordinate with the CfDA knowledge management and data engineering leads to deliver high-value projects on time
• Lead and/or participate in priority, cross-functional workstreams to improve Clinical Development

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR
• Master's degree and 2 years of related experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience OR
• Associate's degree and 8 years of related experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Computer Science, Medical Informatics or other subject with high data sciences content or Medical degree with observational research/data sciences experience
• 6 years of experience in clinical research and/or predictive analytics
• Experience analyzing clinical trial, real world, and/or 'omics data
• Record of publications in clinical research
• Experience with design, execution, analysis of clinical research studies within Pharma/Public Health setting and communicating clinical research information (written and oral); research to support drug development; clinical research project planning and management; working in multi-disciplinary teams

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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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

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.

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.

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