Senior Associate, Data Scientist Obesity - Thousand Oaks, CA

Job Description

Job Description

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Senior Associate, Data Scientist, Obesity

What you will do

The Senior Associate, Data Scientist 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 applies advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data science techniques to commercial business questions and partners closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver actionable insights.

This position is designed for an early‑career data scientist who demonstrates strong execution, technical rigor, and the ability to translate analytical outputs into business‑relevant insights. The role does not have direct reports.

Commercial Analytics & Data Science

Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical and data science solutions to support commercial decision‑making (e.g., forecasting inputs, patient/market segmentation, performance analytics)

Apply statistical and machine‑learning techniques to large, complex commercial datasets

Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model validation

Interpret results with an understanding of commercial context and data limitations

Data & Technical Execution

Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from enterprise data sources

Work with cloud‑based analytics environments and curated data assets

Support repeatable analytics workflows and model deployment processes

Develop dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Spotfire

Business Partnership

Translate business questions from marketing, forecasting, insights, and leadership teams into analytical approaches

Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Support ongoing commercial reviews, planning activities, and ad‑hoc analyses

Collaborate closely with forecasting, insights, data strategy, and technology partners within CD&A

Ways of Working

Manage multiple analytical priorities in a fast‑paced commercial environment

Apply structured problem‑solving and sound judgment in analytical design

Ensure adherence to data governance, compliance, and documentation standards

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will come with these qualifications.

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Minimum Education Required

Bachelors



Scientific Research & Development

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will come with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant analytics or data science experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 6 years of relevant analytics or data science experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of relevant analytics or data science experience



Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Python and/or R

Strong experience with SQL and relational databases

Experience with Tableau, Spotfire, or similar visualization tools

Familiarity with cloud analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, Azure, AWS)

Understanding of statistical modeling and machine‑learning concepts

Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, business‑focused insights

Experience In Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Healthcare, Or Commercial Analytics Preferred

Strong collaboration and communication skills in a matrixed organization

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…