Location: Washington,DC, USA
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Scientific Director - Project ToxicologistWhat you will doLets 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 youWe 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
OrMasters degree and 8 years of experience in Toxicology or a related scientific field
OrBachelors 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:
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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