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.