Principal Solution Architect

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:
Roles & Responsibilities:

- Architect intelligent pipelines using PySpark, TensorFlow, and PyTorch within Databricks and AWS environments.
- Implement embedding models and manage VectorStores for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
- Integrate and leverage MDM platforms like Informatica and Reltio to supply high-quality structured data to ML systems.
- Utilize SQL and Python for data engineering, data wrangling, and pipeline automation.
- Build scalable APIs and services to serve GenAI models in production.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to scope, design, and deploy AI-powered systems.
- Ensure model governance, version control, and auditability aligned with regulatory and compliance expectations.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

- Master’s degree with 11 - 14 years of experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related fields OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 15 - 16 years of experience in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or related fields OR
- Diploma with 17 - 18 years of hands-on experience in Data Science, AI/ML technologies, or related technical domains

Functional Skills:
**Must-Have Skills**:

- 14+ years of experience working in AI/ML or Data Science roles, including designing and implementing GenAI solutions.
- Extensive hands-on experience with LLM frameworks and tools such as Langchain, Autogen, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs, and embedding models.
- Expertise in AI/ML solution architecture and design, knowledge of industry best practices
- Experience desining GenAI based solutions using Databricks platform
- Hands-on experience with Python, PySpark, PyTorch, LLMs, Vector DB, Embeddings, SciKit, Langchain, SK-learn, Tensorflow, APIs, Autogen, VectorStores, MongoDB, DataBricks, Django
- Strong knowledge of AWS and cloud-based AI infrastructure
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Experience in managing and mentoring junior team members
- Must be able to provide thought leadership to the junior team members

**Good-to-Have Skills**:

- Prior experience in Data Modeling, ETL development, and data profiling to support AI/ML workflows.
- Working knowledge of Life Sciences or Pharma industry standards and regulatory considerations.
- Proficiency in tools like JIRA and Confluence for Agile delivery and project collaboration.

Professional Certifications:

- Any Data Analysis certification (SQL, Python, Other DBs or Programming languages)
- Any cloud certification (AWS or AZURE)
- Data Science and ML Certifications

Soft Skills:

- Strong analytical abilities to assess and improve master data processes and solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Effective problem-solving skills to address data-related issues and implement scalable solutions.
- Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.