Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amgen is a biotechnology company focused on developing and delivering medicines for serious illnesses. The Associate Director of Data Science will lead AI/ML, GenAI, advanced analytics, and digital product initiatives that transform Global Supply Chain operations, while helping establish and oversee a global digital capability team.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy AI, GenAI, Agentic, and advanced analytics solutions to transform end-to-end Supply Chain operations
- Lead the development of scalable digital products, analytical applications, and automation capabilities using large and complex datasets
- Help establish and scale a Global Supply Chain Digital capability team in India, including organizational design, operating model development, governance, and delivery processes
- Provide leadership and oversight for global teams of data scientists and digital developers across onshore and offshore locations
- Partner with business leaders, IT, and data engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable, and business-aligned analytics solutions
- Develop impactful visualizations and executive-level insights that support strategic decision-making and operational transformation
- Explore and implement emerging technologies and modern data science practices to enhance organizational capabilities
- Lead productivity analytics initiatives and develop KPIs and performance metrics that drive operational excellence across the global supply chain
- Mentor and develop Digital/Data Science staff while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Skills
- * People leadership and organizational management experience
- * Experience building and scaling global or offshore technical teams
- * Experience developing scalable data science applications for manufacturing or supply chain operations
- * Strong expertise in AI/ML, GenAI, advanced analytics, and digital product development
- * Proficiency in Python and SQL
- * Experience working with large, complex datasets and modern data architecture
- * Experience working in Agile teams to deliver digital products
- * Experience with data visualization tools such as Spotfire and Matplotlib
- * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- * Doctorate degree and 3 years of Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, Analytics, Data Science, or related scientific experience OR
- * Master's degree and 5 years of Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, Analytics, Data Science, or related scientific experience OR
- * Bachelor's degree and 7 years of Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, Analytics, Data Science, or related scientific experience OR
- * Associate's degree and 12 years of Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, Analytics, Data Science, or related scientific experience OR
- * High school diploma / GED and 14 years of Engineering, Computer Science, Operations, Analytics, Data Science, or related scientific experience
- * Passion for data-driven business transformation and innovation
- * Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment
- * Experience working in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain domains
- * Experience working within highly collaborative, matrixed, and global organizations
- * Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across technical and business teams
Benefits
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible
- Career development opportunities
- Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
- Work/life balance
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