What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Global Biomarker Lead Oncology Clinical Biomarkers position at Amgen?
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Associate Director, Global Biomarker Lead Oncology Clinical Biomarkers
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. The Associate Director at Amgen is a leading expert responsible for planning and executing biomarker research within oncology clinical studies. Their work, using advanced technologies and methodologies, helps in the translation and clinical development of the company's products.
In this vital role you will successfully partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive clinical biomarker innovation for oncology clinical assets.
- Develop and drive clinical biomarker strategies, implementation, and execution for one or more programs
- Develop clear and testable hypotheses for patient stratification / selection, pharmacodynamics, mechanism of action and resistance evidence from clinical trial samples to deepen the understanding of disease treatment approaches and to use biomarkers for critical decision making
- Responsible for biomarker elements in clinical protocols, biomarker analysis plans, regulatory submissions, investigator meetings, advisory boards and publications
- Build productive relationships with team members, key opinion leaders, academic institutions and external partners for integrating an aligned and prioritized clinical biomarker evidence plan that addresses clinical objectives and / or translational research
- Partner with cross functional stakeholders to drive biomarker innovation at the product level as well as disease or modality level
- Interprets and communicates key clinical biomarker findings as well as next steps to cross functional teams including Precision Medicine teams and leadership
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 :
Doctorate degree and 3 years of related clinical biomarker experience
Masters degree and 5 years of related clinical biomarker experience
Bachelors degree and 7 years of related clinical biomarker experience
Associates degree and 12 years of related clinical biomarker experience
High school diploma / GED and 14 years of related clinical biomarker experience
Preferred Qualifications :
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, well 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 :
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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.
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