Senior Associate - RWE Application Development

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. This crucial role involves generating Real-World Evidence (RWE) to support Amgen products throughout the drug development lifecycle. This individual contributor programming role will collaborate with teams across multiple time zones to fulfill requests, clarify requirements, escalate issues, and deliver high-quality results. The Senior Statistical Programmer will report to a locally based Manager.

The Senior Statistical Programmer will be responsible for hands-on programming and results delivery. Additionally, they will be responsible for enhancing existing R Shiny applications and providing support for the Atlas web-based application from the OHDSI community. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree and have at least four years of relevant career experience in full stack development. Proficiency in R and R Shiny is required, along with a strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript programming. The successful candidate will demonstrate scientific and technical excellence, exceptional oral and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. The ability to work effectively within a large, globally distributed team is essential.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 5-8 Years in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant scientific subject

Training or experience using the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) common data model

Experience working with the OHDSI community and supporting Shiny applications

Familiarity with Real-World Evidence and its applications in observational studies

Developing and maintaining web applications using R Shiny

Supporting and enhancing web-based applications in a collaborative environment

Collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver technical solutions that meet user requirements

Required: Proficient in R and R Shiny (Basic)

Required: HTML (Intermediate)

Required: CSS (Intermediate)

Required: JavaScript (Intermediate)

Preferred: Python (Basic)

Git workflows using version control

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to have efficient exchanges with colleagues across geographical locations

Agile project management

Real-world data (RWD) including insurance claims databases, electronic medical records and patient registries; for example, MarketScan, Optum, PharMetrics, Flatiron, Medicare

OMOP common data model

Scientific / technical excellence

Oral and written communication, documentation skills

Leadership

Innovation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Learning attitude

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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.

We have a tool called Atlas which is Java based application

R Shiny programming

Java Programming is a priority for this role

It is an IC role and he or she will be supporting two different teams

We used to build the Shiny dashboard using R programming.

Statistical is not required and it is a developer role

He / she will be maintaining the existing application Atlas

It is a redefining the application