Associate Scientist

The Nonclinical Safety Sciences department at Amgen is seeking a highly motivated individual with knowledge of nonclinical non-GLP and GLP toxicology studies. The Associate Scientist will understand and critically evaluate basic study designs and data, and will collaborate with scientific and operational team members to ensure coordination of program and study activities.

Occasional travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities:

Efficiently resolve conflict among competing interests and act independently to solve problems

Track program timelines, review of study protocols and reports, management of problematic issues and implementation of resolution plans involving multiple parties

Effective meeting facilitation/coordination, and study status reporting

Prepare scientific graphs and presentations, write departmental guidelines and SOPs, and participate in departmental initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree and 2 years of scientific experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry

Ability to review, analyze and communicate scientific data and results

Familiarity with GLP regulations

Experience applying program management principles and skills in a scientific setting

Experience as a study director, monitor or coordinator

Ability to deliver results in a team environment

Proficiency with graphing software, Microsoft Project and Gantt charts

Strong negotiation and influencing skills, adjust to a dynamic and collaborative work environment, lead and embrace change, and possess strong communication skills

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.