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Senior Data Scientist, Computational Biology

Amgen
Amgen
8+ years
₹45 LPA – ₹80 LPA
Hyderabad
10 March 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PhD/B.Com/ BBA/ MBA/ M.Com/ B.Sc/ M.Sc/ B.Tech/ M.Tech/ BE/ ME and All Graduats Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Data Scientist – Computational Biology

Company: Amgen
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Experience: 8+ Years (Computational Biology / Data Science / Bioinformatics)
Qualification: PhD / Master’s in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative field
Approx Salary: ₹45 LPA – ₹80 LPA


Job Overview

Amgen is hiring a Senior Data Scientist – Computational Biology to develop advanced analytical and AI-driven models for clinical trial data analysis and translational research.

The role sits at the intersection of computational biology, machine learning, and clinical development, focusing on biomarker modeling, multi-omic data integration, and AI-enabled analytics to support precision medicine and drug development strategies.


Key Responsibilities

1. Advanced Modeling & Translational Analytics

  • Develop predictive and prognostic biomarker models using clinical trial and biomarker datasets.

  • Apply multi-omic integration frameworks to analyze genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, imaging, and clinical data.

  • Implement statistical approaches including survival analysis, longitudinal modeling, mixed-effects models, and confounder adjustments.

  • Support cross-study analyses to inform patient stratification, mechanism of action, and treatment response.

2. Machine Learning & AI Applications

  • Build and validate machine learning, deep learning, and causal inference models for biomedical datasets.

  • Contribute to AI-enabled analytical platforms, including:

    • Large language model (LLM)–based scientific workflows

    • Generative AI models for hypothesis generation and simulation

    • AI agents for automated analytics and decision support

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure models are scalable, reproducible, and production-ready.

3. Multi-Omics & Data Integration

  • Analyze complex biological datasets from multiple data modalities.

  • Perform data preprocessing, feature engineering, integration, and modeling for translational research.

  • Ensure models provide scientifically interpretable insights for clinical and research teams.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with biomarker scientists, clinicians, biostatisticians, and data engineers.

  • Translate biological questions into quantitative modeling strategies.

  • Present analytical insights through technical documentation, reports, and presentations.

5. Scientific Rigor & Innovation

  • Evaluate emerging AI and computational biology methodologies for biomedical applications.

  • Contribute to scientific publications, analytical frameworks, and scalable modeling pipelines.

  • Support innovation in precision medicine and translational research programs.


Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in computational biology, bioinformatics, and statistical modeling

  • Experience with multi-omic data analysis and biomarker modeling

  • Proficiency in Python and R for scientific computing

  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn

  • Knowledge of advanced statistical modeling techniques and survival analysis

AI & Data Science Skills

  • Experience with generative AI and foundation models

  • Understanding of causal inference and predictive modeling

  • Ability to build scalable analytical pipelines for large biological datasets


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with clinical trial and translational biomarker datasets

  • Knowledge of next-generation sequencing (NGS), transcriptomics, proteomics, and imaging data

  • Experience contributing to scientific publications or research code repositories

  • Familiarity with drug development processes and clinical research workflows


Key Competencies

  • Multi-omic data integration and biomarker modeling

  • AI-driven analytics and machine learning in healthcare

  • Clinical trial data analysis and translational research

  • Scientific communication and cross-functional collaboration

  • Advanced statistical modeling for biomedical datasets


About the Company

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative therapies for serious diseases. With more than 40 years of scientific leadership, Amgen combines biological research, advanced analytics, and genetic science to accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes.