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Senior Data Scientist
What you will do
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In this vital role you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and deploying first principles and/or machine learning models for biopharmaceutical processes, including but not limited to, cell culture, biologics formulation development, and fill/finish processes. You will be responsible for model design, selection of underlying technologies and infrastructure, and ensuring successful application of models in Process Development.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering as well as expertise in data science to tackle challenging cross-functional projects. Fundamental understanding of bioprocesses as well as first principles (i.e., transport phenomena, fluid mechanics, reaction kinetics) is preferred. The candidate will be part of cross-functional project teams with frequent interactions with Amgen's SMEs and stakeholders as well as document and communicate the underlying technical basis of the models for use by engineers and scientists.
Design, develop, and deploy first principles, machine learning, and hybrid models to optimize biopharmaceutical processes.
Integrate modeling software with connectivity to real-time equipment data to enable digital twins for improved process performance and understanding.
Build and maintain robust data pipelines and agentic workflows to streamline the effort required to generate impact-level insights.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate scientific challenges into data-driven solutions and ensure seamless model integration into process development workflows.
Champion best practices in software development, including version control, testing, and continuous integration to ensure model reliability, scalability, and reproducibility.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Data Sciences professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Data Sciences experience OR
Associate's degree and 8 years of Data Sciences experience OR
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Data Sciences experience OR
Master's degree and 2 years of Data Sciences experience OR
Doctorate degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Math, or related field
Strong background in mechanistic modeling and first principles (e.g., transport phenomena, fluid mechanics, reaction kinetics)
Experience in applying AI and ML algorithms to produce data-driven solutions to engineering problems
Track record of leading modeling and data science projects
3+ yrs of coding experience in Python
Understanding of biopharmaceuticals process and related unit operations
Experience using Git for version control
Familiarity with DevOps and software best practices (i.e., version control, continuous integration, test driven development)
Experience with data engineering & visualization tools (e.g., Databricks, Spotfire) as well as cloud computing and data storage systems such as AWS
Experience leveraging AI tools to generate agentic solutions for scientific workflows
Independent, self-motivated, organized, and able to multi-task in time-sensitive environments
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
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, we'll support your journey every step of the way.
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.
Salary Range
134,168.25USD -181,521.75 USD