Skip to main content

This job has expired

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

Scientist - Comparative Biology and Safety Sciences and Bioanalytical Sciences

Employer
Amgen
Location
South San Francisco, CA, US
Start date
Jul 19, 2019

View more

Job Details

Amgen is seeking a project toxicologist at the Scientist level to work in the Department of Comparative Biology and Safety Sciences and Bioanalytical Sciences (CBSS & BA) at our South San Francisco facility. This position will contribute in the drug development process from target identification and validation through product registration.

Primary responsibilities of the Scientist include:
  • Develop an in-depth understanding and strategy for management of target liabilities.
  • Develop and implement a toxicology strategy for lead optimization and candidate selection.
  • Design and implement a variety of nonclinical investigative and toxicology studies.
  • Manage and analyze a wide range of datasets and literature.
  • Conduct activities related to IND-enabling studies and programs.
  • Work in multi-disciplinary teams with chemists, therapeutic area scientists, pharmacokinetic/drug metabolism experts, and pathologists.


Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree
OR
Master's degree and 4 years of Scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of Scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. and/or a D.V.M. or M.D.
  • Post-doctoral research experience in a discipline of interest to Amgen (e.g.Toxicology, Molecular/Cellular biology, Immunology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Physiology, or Pathology)
  • 2+ years of academic and/or industry experience in nonclinical drug development. demonstrating a sustained record of achievement and the ability to understand translational biology
  • Experience in resolving scientific problems through the establishment of novel protocols to solve experimental questions
  • The ability to critically evaluate and interpret results of scientific experiments and complex, integrated datasets and literature
  • An understanding of cutting-edge science and technology employed to enhance the investigation of drug candidate safety liabilities
  • The ability to work independently, build productive cross-functional collaborations both internally and externally, manage conflict, multi-task, and prioritize work load
  • Demonstrated learning agility, resilience, teamwork skills, and leadership skills
  • Interest and ability to serve as a subject matter expert in a specific discipline
  • Strong understanding of translational biology, the ability to solve problems, and excellent verbal and written communications skills


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.

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.

Facebook  Social Icon - X Logo

Company info
Website
Phone
805-447-1000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert