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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
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
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 10 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience
Master’s degree and 18 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience
Bachelor’s degree and 20 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience
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
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
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