CD&A Data Scientist, Obesity - Associate

Career CategorySales & Marketing OperationsJob DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients 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. 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.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.CD&A Data Scientist, Obesity – Associate – HybridThis role requires three days a week on-site.The Data Scientist – Associate role within Commercial Data & Analytics (CD&A) is a hands-on analytics position supporting commercial strategy, performance measurement, and decision-making across Amgen’s portfolio. Based in Thousand Oaks, this role will contribute to analytical projects that address commercial business questions and work closely with cross-functional partners to help deliver actionable insights.This position is designed for an early-career data scientist who is eager to develop their technical capabilities, commercial understanding, and ability to communicate analytical findings. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of more experienced team members while taking ownership of clearly defined analyses and deliverables. The role does not have direct reports.What you will doCommercial Analytics & Data ScienceSupport the development, maintenance, and enhancement of analytical solutions used in commercial decision-making, including forecasting inputs, patient and market segmentation, and performance analyticsApply statistical and machine-learning techniques to structured commercial and healthcare datasetsConduct exploratory data analysis, data preparation, feature engineering, and model evaluationAssist with interpreting analytical results in the context of business objectives, data quality, and methodological limitationsContribute to the documentation and quality review of analytical methods and outputsData & Technical ExecutionWrite and maintain SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from enterprise data sourcesUse Python and/or R to clean data, conduct analyses, and support the development of analytical modelsWork within cloud-based analytics environments and use curated enterprise data assetsSupport repeatable analytical workflows, code documentation, quality control, and model deployment activitiesDevelop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Tableau or SpotfireTroubleshoot data and analytical issues with support from senior team members and technology partnersBusiness PartnershipAssist in translating business questions from marketing, forecasting, insights, and leadership teams into defined analytical tasksPrepare clear summaries of analytical findings for technical and non-technical audiencesSupport ongoing commercial reviews, planning activities, and ad hoc analysesCollaborate with forecasting, insights, data strategy, and technology partners within CD&ABuild knowledge of the obesity market, Amgen’s commercial business, and the healthcare environmentWays of WorkingManage assigned analytical tasks and timelines in a fast-paced commercial environmentApply structured problem-solving and attention to detail when completing analysesSeek guidance when business requirements, data, or analytical results are unclearIncorporate feedback from team members and business partners to improve analytical outputsFollow applicable data governance, compliance, privacy, and documentation standardsWhat We Expect of YouWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The motivated professional we seek is someone with these qualifications.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degreeORAssociate’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience,ORHigh school diploma/GED and 6 years of relevant experiencePreferred QualificationsWorking proficiency in Python and/or RExperience using SQL and relational databasesExperience with Tableau, Spotfire, or a similar data visualization toolFamiliarity with cloud analytics platforms such as Databricks, Azure, or AWSFoundational understanding of statistical modeling and machine-learning conceptsExperience preparing, cleaning, and analyzing large or complex datasetsAbility to summarize analytical findings clearly and connect them to business questionsExperience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or commercial analytics is preferredStrong attention to detail, curiosity, and willingness to learnEffective collaboration and communication skills in a matrixed organizationWhat You Can Expect of UsAs 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.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 accountsA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plansFlexible 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.careers.amgen.comIn 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.Application deadlineAmgen 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.SponsorshipSponsorship 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..Salary RangeUSD - USDSummaryLocation: US - California - Thousand OaksType: Full time