Director Data Science
At a glance
Director-level Data Science role at Amgen. Hyderabad · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Set the data science group’s technical direction with senior data science and engineering leaders
- Lead major clinical data science projects, guiding teams from planning through delivery
- Identify valuable projects and advise on priorities, staffing and funding decisions
- Coach data scientists and coordinate with analytics and information systems teams on platforms and data strategy
- Set annual team goals and ensure analytical work meets quality expectations
What you bring
- A doctorate with ten years of scientific or related work experience, a master’s with eighteen years, or a bachelor’s with twenty years
- At least ten years working in clinical research, predictive analytics or both
- Experience analyzing clinical trial, real-world or another listed data type, and leading major projects
Who this fits
This director role suits an experienced data science leader who can guide clinical analytics work and develop a team. The position is based in Hyderabad, India.
From the employer
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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.
Director Data Science
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What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.
Amgen is expanding its global Biostatistics capabilities, with Amgen India (AIN) playing a key role in integrated delivery and functional leadership. A Director of Data Science in CfDA) leads the strategic application of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to support clinical development and data-driven decision making. The role sets technical direction in partnership with senior data science and engineering leaders while overseeing the execution of high-impact data science initiatives across clinical programs. This leader mentors and develops a team of data scientists, ensuring delivery of high-quality analytical solutions and alignment with enterprise data platforms and strategies. The position also helps prioritize high-value projects and guides resource, funding, and strategic decisions to maximize the impact of data science within clinical development.
Responsibilities
Technical Vision & Innovation:
- Collaborate with Sr. Directors Data Science/Engineering to set the technical vision, mission, and strategy for the CfDA Data Science group.
- Continually assess and introduce cutting-edge technologies, ideas, and state-of-the-art ML/AI methodologies for clinical development.
Project Identification & Leadership:
- Lead the execution of major data science projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Run cross functional project teams and delivers project end to end
Mentorship & Team Development:
- Mentor and guide a team of data scientists, fostering technical growth and expertise.
- Collaborate closely with IS/other analytical organizations to ensure alignment on analytical platforms and data strategies.
Accountabilities
- 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
This position is currently located at Amgen India (Hyderabad).
Win
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Biostatistical professional we seek is an emerging leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree and 10 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience OR
- Master’s degree and 18 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree and 20 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or similar field
- 10+ years of experience in clinical research and/or predictive analytics
- Wide experience analyzing clinical trial, real world, and/or ‘omics data
- Specialization in few ML areas ( NLP, Vision, Bayesian Modelling) and provide mentorship to different groups
- Led big projects in previous or current roles
- Experience of working with Senior Leadership
Thrive
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
- Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
- Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
Apply now for a career that defies imagination
In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.
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