At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 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. 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.
Our 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.
SR. DATA SCIENTIST
Let's do this. Let's change the world! In this vital role you will support Manufacturing, you will play a key role in enabling data-driven operations through advanced analytics, interactive visualizations, and digital solutions. You will partner with manufacturing, scheduling, quality, and engineering teams to design tools and models that improve production planning, operational visibility, and decision-making.
This role combines hands-on data science, strong visualization expertise, and the ability to introduce and scale new technologies within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Design and develop intuitive, scalable dashboards and visualizations to monitor manufacturing performance, capacity, and KPIs (e.g., throughput, cycle time, yield)
Partner with manufacturing and scheduling teams to develop and optimize production scheduling models and tools
Apply advanced analytics and machine learning to improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance process reliability
Translate complex manufacturing data into actionable insights for shop floor teams and leadership
Support digital transformation initiatives by evaluating and piloting new technologies
Develop data-driven solutions for capacity planning, resource allocation, and scenario analysis
Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to build robust data pipelines and ensure high-quality, real-time data availability
Implement and support self-service analytics capabilities for manufacturing stakeholders
Ensure compliance with data integrity and regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11)
Mentor team members and promote best practices in data visualization, analytics, and model deployment
We are all different! Yet, we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Sr. Data Scientist professional we seek is an individual contributor with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degreeORMaster's degree and 2 years of combined Data Science/Analytics and/or GMP Regulated Industry experienceORBachelor's degree and 4 years of combined Data Science/Analytics and/or GMP Regulated Industry experienceORAssociate's degree and 8 years of combined Data Science/Analytics and/or GMP Regulated Industry Support experience experienceORHigh school diploma / GED and 10 years of combined Data Science/Analytics and/or GMP Regulated Industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, Databricks) and dashboard design principles
Educational background in Data Science, Computer Science/Engineering and/or Information Systems or related coursework.
Proficiency in Python, R and SQL programming languages
Artificial intelligence for predictive analysis trends evaluation and data analysis. Experience with scheduling, optimization, or operations research methods
Experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial environments
Familiarity with production systems (e.g., SAP, MES)
Experience with time series analysis, forecasting, and anomaly detection
Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, digital twins, real-time analytics)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure.) and big data tools
Knowledge of Mfg Ops and deploying analytics solutions into production environments Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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.
In addition to the base salary, 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:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
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 an annual site shutdown
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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