Data Scientist

Career Category Engineering Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Data Scientist, Forecasting to join the Forecasting team within the AI & Data organization. This role will support the development of statistical, Bayesian, causal, and machine learning models that enhance forecasting capabilities and quantify uncertainty to guide decision-making across the company. This role will work cross-functionally to help build forecasting solutions that support critical business processes and contribute to Amgen’s “every patient, every time” mandate. The position is well suited to a curious and collaborative problem solver who is excited about applying forecasting methods, complex datasets, and modern analytical tools to build decision-support solutions that inform planning and business decision-making. Key Responsibilities - Develop and refine statistical, Bayesian, and machine learning models to support demand forecasting across near-, medium-, and long-term planning horizons. - Analyze large, complex datasets using statistical modeling, forecasting, and analytics techniques to generate insights that support business decision-making. - Support the development of simulation and scenario-analysis capabilities to better understand dynamics among patients, payers, providers, and market conditions. - Contribute across the modeling lifecycle, including business problem framing, exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, model development, validation, deployment support, monitoring, and explainability. - Collaborate with senior team members to evaluate and apply new tools and methodologies in forecasting, data science, and AI to business problems. - Communicate analytical findings and model results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Basic Qualifications - 4+ years of experience applying data science, analytics, or statistical modeling in industry, research, or enterprise environments. - Experience with time-series forecasting, predictive modeling, or related quantitative methods. - Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience using tools such as scikit-learn, PyMC, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar data science libraries. - Solid analytical and statistical foundation, with the ability to work with messy and complex datasets to generate actionable insights. - Familiarity with model development workflows, including data preparation, feature engineering, evaluation, and interpretation. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and results to a range of stakeholders. - Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments. - Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn, take on ambiguous problems, and grow in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications - Experience applying machine learning, statistical modeling, or decision science methods in retail, consumer goods, supply chain, manufacturing, or similar settings. - Exposure to causal inference, probabilistic modeling, or scenario analysis is a plus. .