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Scientific Director - Project Toxicologist

BioSpace
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2025
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.

Scientific Director - Project ToxicologistWhat you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will 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

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. 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

Or

Masters degree and 8 years of experience in Toxicology or a related scientific field

Or

Bachelors 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 experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

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 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, 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

  • 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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Application deadline

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.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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