Senior Scientist Oncology Research
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- South San Francisco, CA, US
- Start date
- Jun 11, 2019
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Oncology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work
Job Details
The candidate will identify targets using human genetics, bioinformatics and scientific literature, combined with a strong understanding of immunology and oncology. The candidate will propose therapeutic approaches, develop candidate therapeutics and guide their evaluation in vitro and in vivo for efficacy and safety. The candidate will independently lead project teams and will collaborate with other research scientists across multiple Amgen sites and functional areas to identify targets and deliver candidate therapeutics. In addition, the candidate will be expected to publish and to present at national/international conferences.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of scientific experience
OR
Master's degree and 5 years of scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD or MD, with postdoctoral training and research experience in the fields of bioinformatics, immunology, oncology, and cancer immunotherapy
Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievements as demonstrated by high impact publications. Demonstrated experience in leading independent research and drug development
Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission - to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do. 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, or disability status.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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