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Scientific Director Pathologist, Translational Pathology, Precision Medicine
Scientific Director Pathologist, Translational Pathology, Precision MedicineBioSpace • Washington, DC, United States
Scientific Director Pathologist, Translational Pathology, Precision Medicine

Scientific Director Pathologist, Translational Pathology, Precision Medicine

BioSpace • Washington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Scientific Director Pathologist, Translational Pathology, Precision Medicine

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 helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, you'll 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, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What You Will Do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. The use of Biomarkers and Diagnostics is central to understanding how our therapeutics work and identifying patients that benefit most from these therapies. Accordingly, the Precision Medicine (PMED) function plays a critical role in advancing our drug development programs and is accountable for the development of biomarker and diagnostics strategy across our pipeline. The PMED Translational Pathology group is responsible for implementing the biomarker and diagnostics strategies. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide pathology expertise and help drive implementation of tissue-based assays including digital pathology solutions to support diagnostics and biomarker strategies. This individual will work closely with internal groups and external CROs / collaborators. This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Translational Pathology.

  • The Translational Pathology Director will be accountable for the scientific strategy for and implementation of translational tissue-based biomarkers including patient selection, pharmacodynamic, and mechanism of resistance.
  • The Translational Pathology Director will work closely with the computational imaging group to develop digital pathology / AI algorithms for IHC and / or H&E stained slides from clinical trial tissues across therapeutic areas.
  • The Translational Pathology Director will provide expertise in human disease pathology and experimental pathology for development and interpretation of tissue-based assays.
  • The Translational Pathology Director will be accountable for delivering internal and external patient selection IHC and Molecular Dx assays and cutoffs across therapeutic areas through management of individual contributors, cross‑functional relationships and external partnerships.

What We Expect of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

  • DVM OR MD [and relevant post‑doc where applicable] and 5 years of translational or experimental pathology experience
  • Masters degree and 8 years of translational or experimental pathology experience
  • Bachelors degree and 10 years of translational or experimental pathology experience
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Highly experienced pathologist (MD or DVM degree) with 5+ years of relevant postdoctoral academic, clinical and / or industry pathology experience. PhD in addition to professional degree is a plus but not a requirement. Board certification in the United States is desirable but not required.
  • A proven translational pathology track record with credible publications and strong molecular and / or experimental pathology supporting research and development
  • Demonstrated expertise in tissue-based analysis such as in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence applications, laser capture microdissection
  • Expertise with human diseases and experimental mouse models
  • Expertise with image analysis software and algorithm design
  • In depth experience with the discovery, characterization, clinical validation, and utilization of tissue-based diagnostics
  • Awareness of the challenges of implementing tissue-based biomarker and diagnostic technologies in the clinical setting
  • Direct experience in development, outsourcing and validation of clinically applicable tissue based diagnostic assays
  • Demonstrated excellence in independently leading and conducting research and ability to summarize information / data in a concise, easy to understand manner
  • Excellent leadership skills including mentoring, motivation and delegation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • High level of initiative and ability to work independently
  • High level of business awareness
  • 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, we support your journey every step of the way.

    The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

  • 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.

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    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.

    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.

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