Senior Associate

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Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve pioneered the world of biotech in our fight against the toughest diseases. With our focus on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll make a lasting impact by helping us research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines that allow people to live longer, fuller lives.

Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science‑based. If you have a passion for challenges — and the opportunities hidden within them — you’ll thrive at Amgen. Join us and transform patients’ lives while transforming your career.

What You Will Do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking a data‑driven problem‑solver who thrives in ambiguity and excels at translating complex data into decisive action. You will drive the analytical backbone of our digital‑sourcing ecosystem by delivering insights, models, and decision‑support tools that unlock value‑creation opportunities across Amgen’s global spend.

Roles & Responsibilities

Data Enablement & Analytics Delivery

Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines that integrate sourcing, supplier, market, and risk data from disparate enterprise systems (SAP, Ariba, SirionLabs, Coupa, etc.).

Develop advanced analytics products - dashboards, scorecards, statistical models, and predictive algorithms - to inform category strategies, supplier negotiations, and risk‑mitigation initiatives.

Own the enterprise sourcing‑analytics layer (e.g., Power BI / Tableau semantic models) and serve as product owner for enhancements; document stories, define acceptance criteria, and guide release testing.

Establish and automate KPI frameworks that quantify cost savings, ESG impact, and operational efficiency at global, regional, and site levels.

Insight Translation & Change Enablement

Transform analytical findings into clear narratives, data‑visualization assets, and actionable recommendations for executive leadership, category managers, Finance, and ESG teams.

Create data‑driven adoption heat‑maps to target training and change‑management interventions that accelerate the use of analytics tools across Global Strategic Sourcing.

Deliver training, “office hours,” and self‑service resources that elevate analytical literacy among cross‑functional stakeholders.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate emerging data‑science techniques (generative AI, large‑language models, graph analytics) and pilot innovative use‑cases that expand the organization’s analytical maturity.

Quantify waste in current reporting workflows, redesign future‑state processes, and codify best practices in standard‑operating procedures aligned with GxP and SOX control frameworks.

Functional Skills

Must‑Have Skills

Advanced Analytics & Data Engineering: Hands‑on expertise with SQL, Python or R, data‑modeling principles (Kimball, Data Vault), and cloud data‑platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

BI & Data‑Visualization: Proven track record building Power BI, Tableau, or Looker dashboards that drive business outcomes; ability to optimize semantic layers and DAX/LOD calculations.

Statistical & Predictive Modeling: Experience applying regression, clustering, time‑series forecasting, or machine‑learning algorithms in procurement or supply‑chain contexts.

ETL & Automation: Proficiency with integration tools (Alteryx, dbt, Informatica) and scripting for workflow automation and data quality monitoring.

Compliance & Governance: Working knowledge of SOX, GDPR, and data‑privacy regulations; experience documenting data‑lineage and control evidence for audits.

Good‑to‑Have Skills

Familiarity with digital‑procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, SirionLabs, Icertis) and source‑to‑pay process flows.

Exposure to AI/ML‑based supplier‑risk or contract‑intelligence solutions.

Soft Skills

Strategic Communication & Influence: Convey complex analytics in concise, compelling stories tailored to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Collaboration & Mentorship: Build strong cross‑functional partnerships; coach peers and stakeholders on data best practices.

Problem‑Solving Mind‑set: Apply structured, first‑principles thinking to ambiguous challenges, balancing tactical quick‑wins with long‑term scalability.

Adaptability & Resilience: Thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and simultaneous projects.

Attention to Detail: Ensure analytical outputs are accurate, reproducible, and decision‑grade.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply‑Chain Management, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.

4–6 years of progressive experience in data & analytics, ideally within procurement, supply chain, or enterprise operations.

Demonstrated delivery of analytics solutions that enabled cost‑savings, efficiency, or risk‑mitigation outcomes.

Hands‑on experience with at least one enterprise BI or data‑visualization platform (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

Experience working with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery) and orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect).

What You Can Expect of Us

As we develop treatments that improve lives, we also invest in your growth, well‑being, and work‑life harmony. From competitive benefits to a collaborative culture, we support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to base salary, Amgen offers comprehensive Total Rewards plans aligned with local industry standards.

Apply Now for a Career That Defies Imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement & Accessibility

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job‑application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.