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Associate Director Scientist – Biomeasures
Associate Director Scientist – BiomeasuresAmgen • Thousand Oaks, California, USA
Associate Director Scientist – Biomeasures

Associate Director Scientist – Biomeasures

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, California, USA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Associate Director Scientist

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be instrumental in advancing our pipeline by driving novel strategies to characterize drugtarget interactions leveraging microphysiological models to better predict clinical outcomes and developing next level analytical techniques to describe the system.

  • Scientific Leadership
  • Lead strategic initiatives focused on understanding drugtarget engagement binding kinetics and pharmacodynamics across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Design and execute innovative studies using advanced microphysiological systems (e.g. organ-on-chip 3D cell culture bioreactor-based systems) to model human disease and drug response.
  • Provide scientific and technical insight to describe the abundance dynamics engagement and fate of drug targets.
  • Provide analytical technical leadership across a range of platforms to address target.
  • Cross-Functional Representation
  • Provide guidance and scientific interpretation to project teams related to biomeasures.
  • Translate complex scientific findings into clear actionable strategies for non-scientific stakeholders including senior leadership.
  • Act as a thought leader and external representative by contributing to publications presentations and collaborations with academic and industry partners.
  • Innovation & Strategy
  • Identify and champion opportunities for emerging technologies that advance drugtarget understanding and improve translational success rates.
  • Advance the use of MPS technologies for better understanding of target biology.
  • Contribute to long-term research strategy development including evaluation of new therapeutic modalities and platforms.
  • Mentorship & Team Development
  • Provide scientific mentorship to junior scientists fostering an environment of innovation collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Promote a culture of rigorous science open communication and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The vital attribute professional we seek is a type of person with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications :

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD and 4 years of Pharmacology Biophysics Systems Biology Biomedical Engineering or a related field.

Or

Masters degree and 7 years of Pharmacology Biophysics Systems Biology Biomedical Engineering or a related field.

Or

Bachelors degree and 9 years of Pharmacology Biophysics Systems Biology Biomedical Engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 810 years of experience in drug discovery and translational research with at least 35 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven expertise in drugtarget dynamics (binding kinetics occupancy target engagement assays).
  • Strong track record in developing and applying microphysiological systems for preclinical studies.
  • Experience working in matrixed cross-functional project teams within biopharma or biotech.
  • Skills :
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to represent projects at senior levels and external forums.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate complex datasets into coherent translational strategies.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
  • Publications and conference presentations in the areas of drugtarget dynamics or bioanalysis.
  • Established network within the academic and industry research community.
  • What you can expect of us

    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 well support your journey every step of the way.

    In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work / life balance and career development opportunities that may include :

  • A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible
  • Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

    In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

    Application deadline

    Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

    Sponsorship

    Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

    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.

    Amgen will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

    Salary Range

    198813.00 USD - 258156.00 USD

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Transfection,Mammalian Cell Culture,Suspension Experience,Biochemistry,Assays,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Flow Cytometry

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 258156 - 258156

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