Senior Data Science Engineer
Responsibilities:
Collaborating with data scientists to analyze and select appropriate data models and algorithms that focus on improving clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas leveraging diverse data
Designing, writing, and testing data AI / ML pipelines and other advanced analytic / visualization solutions
Collect business requirements / user stories for new or enhancements to existing analytic solutions
Train users in the use of solutions provided by the CfDA Data Science organization
Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Adhere to Amgen Policies, SOPs, and other controlled documents.
Participate in the development and review of CfDA Data Sciences Policies, SOPs, and other controlled documents.
Participate in external professional organizations, conferences and/or meetings.
Accountabilities:
Contribute to the implementation of internally developed and externally provided analytic solutions
Participate in the development of innovative and effective approaches to solve client's analytics problems and communicate results methodologies
Recommend ongoing improvements to methods and algorithms that generate analytic insights
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MS or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences, or similar field
A proven ability to write robust code in R / Python
A working understanding of common machine learning algorithms and approaches (NNs, RF classifiers, Ensemble methods, NLP etc.) and when to use them.
Proficiency in Linux operating system and associated shell commands.
Experience working effectively in a globally dispersed team environment.
A working knowledge of one or more relevant industry data standards (e.g., CDISC SDTM, CDISC ADaM, HL7 BRIDG, OMOP)
Drug Development (pre-, early, late and/or observational) in related industries or academic research)
Experience working with:
Distributed compute / data technology (e.g., Spark, Python Dask)
DevOps frameworks (e.g., Git)
Building and deploying analytic solutions in a cloud environment
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to self-direct
A translator able to communicate complex concepts to a non-technical audience