Director Data Science

What you will do

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 currentlylocatedat Amgen India (Hyderabad).

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
• Masters degree and 18 years of Scientific and/or work-related experience OR
• Bachelors 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 providementorship to different groups
• Led big projects in previous or current roles
• Experience of working with Senior Leadership.