HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience, and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Software Engineer role at Amgen Research Copenhagen (ARC) will focus on supporting and modernizing informatics processes tied to the DNA Encoded Library (DEL) drug discovery workflow, while delivering hands-on technical solutions in collaboration with drug discovery research and technology teams. Working across teams in Europe and North America, the successful candidate will act as a bridge between scientific research needs and technical execution, while working within Amgen’s standardized software ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
Enable modernization of DEL informatics platform to address automation, scalability, data complexity, information security and overall usability.
Enable harmonized and streamlined end-to-end informatics processes for DEL workflow including but not limited to data registration, data analysis, materials management, assay requests, and analytics.
Gather knowledge on existing systems and translate it into documentation and actionable system improvements.
Maintain, enhance, and support existing software systems and codebases, including resolving bugs and implementing small-scale enhancements independently.
Contribute to restructuring and optimization of underlying databases.
Drive data automation and reporting processes, including integration with scientific data platforms.
Engage with research scientists to identify pain points and design user-friendly, research-centric solutions.
Contribute to the development and scaling of AI/ML-enabled solutions.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a driven individual with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree
Or
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Information Systems experience
Or
Associate’s degree and 5 years of Information Systems experience
Or
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Information Systems experience
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
BS/MS in Software Development, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, or related field
Proficiency in Python and JavaScript (ReactJS).
Experience with SQL and relational databases (Oracle)
Experience with version control systems like Git
Strong understanding of agile software development practices
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker)
Familiarity with data analytics and scientific computing platforms
Skills:
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
High learning agility with ability to rapidly gain fluency in new technologies and workflows
Collaborative spirit and strong communication skills to bridge technical and scientific domains
Ability to translate research needs into technical solutions and iterate based on feedback
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans including:
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including generous company pension contributions, life and disability insurance and private healthcare insurance.
A discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives
Competitive paid parental leave policy
Annual company-wide shutdown and additional vacation days
Flexible work model
We offer a highly rewarding and stimulating environment in a world-class drug discovery organization. The position is based in our office in Copenhagen, Østerbro.
If you’re seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you’ll find it at Amgen. Please note that it is required to have permit to live and work in Denmark for application. All applications and contacts are confidential. We want your application as soon as possible. Selection will start in August/September 2025.
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FOR A CAREER THAT DEFIES IMAGINATION
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. 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.
