Principal Data Scientist - Computational & Systems Biology

Amgen Inc

Doctorate in computational biology or related field
Expertise in python and r programming
Deep learning and machine learning methods
This role leads the expansion of computational and systems biology capabilities within Amgen's pre-clinical discovery engine

Job Summary

  • This role leads the expansion of computational and systems biology capabilities within Amgen's pre-clinical discovery engine.
  • The successful candidate will apply advanced AI/ML approaches to analyze high-dimensional biological datasets for target identification and biomarker discovery.
  • You will provide scientific leadership by mentoring a team of data scientists and fostering a culture of innovation and reproducibility.

Matching Summary

This role leads the expansion of computational and systems biology capabilities within Amgen's pre-clinical discovery engine.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctorate in Computational Biology or related field
  • Expertise in Python and R programming
  • Deep learning and machine learning methods
  • Functional genomics and multi-omics data analysis
  • Mentoring junior data scientists

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with single-cell and spatial sequencing
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Knowledge of causal inference and topological data analysis
  • Familiarity with cloud computing environments
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree required
  • 6+ years experience with Master's degree
  • 8+ years experience with Bachelor's degree
  • Post-doctoral training preferred
  • Proven track record in drug discovery research

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