CDnA - Data Science Associate Director

Overview CDnA - MarSci Operations Associate Director role at Amgen

Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application. Join Amgen’s mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Amgen has a long-standing history in biotech with focus areas including Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. What You Will Do Amgen Data Science is seeking a US-based Associate Director of Marketing Science Operations to lead a globally distributed BI operations team. This role drives global BI delivery excellence, data quality rigor, and the integration of advanced analytics and AI technologies into the reporting ecosystem. You will transform BI operations into a scalable, automated, innovation-forward capability that supports decision-making across functions. You will champion AI-assisted analytics, automated data pipelines, and emerging technologies to elevate analytical maturity. This is a Flexible Commuter role based at Amgen’s Thousand Oaks, CA, or Deerfield, IL office, requiring on-site presence 2–3 days per week. Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor BI Engineering Leads and their teams based in Portugal and India, fostering engineering excellence, accountability, and inclusion. Drive team performance using KPIs, SLAs, and delivery standards aligned to enterprise goals. Ensure seamless collaboration between global engineering teams and US-based business stakeholders. Oversee design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure BI solutions across multiple domains. Implement modern development operations: version control, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring for BI assets. Collaborate with teams to embed machine learning and AI-generated insights into dashboards and reporting workflows. Champion the adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, LLMs, vector databases, natural language querying) to improve data access and user experience. Stay current with analytics innovation trends and integrate applicable tools into the BI ecosystem. Translate BI priorities and business goals into actionable, agile delivery plans for offshore teams. Collaborate with Architecture, Platform Engineering, and Governance to ensure compliance, scalability, and alignment. Promote a product-oriented delivery model and agile methodology across offshore BI teams. Promote self-service BI through governed, business-friendly data models and semantic layers. Drive process improvements and tooling enhancements to maximize development efficiency and business impact. What We Expect Of You We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a collaborative partner with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 3 years of data engineering, science and/or operations experience Or Master’s degree and 5 years of data engineering, science and/or operations experience Or Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of data engineering, science and/or operations experience Or Associate’s degree and 12 years of data engineering, science and/or operations experience Or High school diploma / GED and 14 years of data engineering, science and/or operations experience Preferred Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in data/BI engineering, data operations, or analytics delivery Extensive experience with SQL, Python and similar programming languages Understanding of data management, architecture and efficient data pipelines Demonstrated success in leading offshore or globally distributed technical teams Proficiency with BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and cloud-native data ecosystems (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure) Experience implementing DevOps practices for BI: version control, CI/CD, monitoring, automation Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Exposure to AI/ML integration into BI solutions or operationalizing AI outputs Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other regulated environments What You Can Expect Of Us We support your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on factors including skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan with health and welfare plans, retirement/savings, work-life balance, and career development opportunities, which may include: A comprehensive benefits package including Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts A discretionary annual bonus program, or field sales incentives where applicable Stock-based long-term incentives Generous time-off plans Flexible work models, including remote/hybrid options where possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In materials you submit, you may redact age-identifying information. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline: Amgen does not have a fixed deadline; we continue accepting applications until we select a candidate. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process. #CDnA

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