Join Amgen as a Principal Data Scientist, Causal Modeling

Career Category: Information Systems

Are you ready to make a difference? At Amgen, we proudly defy imagination by driving our mission to serve patients globally. As one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, our collaborative team successfully researches, manufactures, and delivers innovative products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Now is the time to join a career you can be truly proud of.

Position: Principal Data Scientist, Causal Modeling

Role Overview

We're seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead our Causal Modeling initiatives. This vital role will empower our ambition to transition from correlative models to causal models with integrated interpretability. Your expertise will help perform interventional, prescriptive, and counterfactual analyses to deliver actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a technical authority and hands-on leader in causal model design and development.
• Blend knowledge of biopharma/healthcare with AI and data science to innovate and demonstrate the impact of causal models.
• Translate scientific and business challenges into analytical problems and devise effective solutions.
• Communicate and influence at all organizational levels, including technical, scientific, medical, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff in data science, fostering their technical growth and career development.
• Contribute to team growth by providing technical and leadership methodologies and staying updated with industry developments.

What We Expect of You

Our ideal candidate will exhibit strong problem-solving skills and possess the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Data Science experience
• Master’s degree and 4 years of Data Science experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Data Science experience
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Data Science experience
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Data Science experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree (PhD or MS) in a quantitative or life-science subject area
• 5+ years of practical experience in causal model design and development
• Expertise in causal diagrams and directed acyclic graphs
• Experience in biopharma, particularly bridging data science with research, clinical development, and medical affairs
• Proficiency in statistics, machine learning, and mechanistic mathematical modeling
• Demonstrated experience with project portfolios showcasing machine learning and causal modeling
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing organizational changes
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

What You Can Expect of Us

At Amgen, we strive to care for our team's professional and personal growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements where possible

Apply Now

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Application Considerations

Amgen does not impose an application deadline for this position. We will continue accepting applications until we have selected a candidate. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process.

Salary Range and Location

Salary Range: $159,980.00 - $193,021.00 USD