Scientific Director - Project Toxicologist

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Scientific Director - Project Toxicologist

What you will do

In this vital role, you will be the key scientific interface between TS&BA and your project teams from discovery through post-marketing. The Translational Safety & Bioanalytical Sciences (TS&BA) function at Amgen is seeking a Scientific Director to serve as a Project Toxicologist and a Subject Matter Expert, reporting to the Senior Director Head Therapeutic Area Strategy Leaders and Business Development Liaisons.

You will develop and implement a fit-for-purpose nonclinical safety strategy based on a strong scientific foundation, flexibly evolve the strategy in response to team goals and emerging data, and lead multidisciplinary TS&BA teams.

As a project team representative (PTR), you will partner with project teams developing therapeutics leveraging a variety of modalities (including biotherapeutics, small molecules, and RNA therapies) to treat diseases in inflammation, oncology, and/or cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity and rare diseases. There is potential for opportunities with broader Inflammation Therapeutic Area responsibilities as well. PTRs are encouraged to develop subject matter expertise related to a specific modality, therapeutic area, or safety concern.

What we expect of you

The innovative professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in Toxicology or a related scientific field

Master's degree and 8 years of experience in Toxicology or a related scientific field

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in Toxicology or a related scientific field

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years of drug development experience, at all stages of development including late-stage assets and interactions with global regulatory agencies for IND/CTA and NDA/BLA filings

Expertise in the field of immunology, either through immune-toxicology, immune-oncology, or immunology related drug target support.

End-to-end small and large molecule safety assessment experience across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities potentially including antibody drug conjugates and T-cell engagers

External visibility as a toxicology expert as demonstrated by a strong external presentation and publication record and leadership of external collaborative groups

Experience supporting business development efforts in the conduct of due diligence evaluations as a translational safety team member

Comfortable operating as a cross-functional and inter-functional thought partner on multi-disciplinary teams across R&D functions

Experienced scientific leader with direct or matrixed management experience

Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology

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'll 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.

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

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