Career CategoryScientific
Job DescriptionPrincipal Scientist - Modeling & SimulationWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will support Amgen clinical development and translational sciences programs across multiple therapeutic areas as part of the Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling and Simulation department.
Key Responsibilities
- Building pharmacostatistical models to support Population Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamic (PKPD) and exposure-response analyses using relevant state of the art modeling and simulation techniques.
- Conducting binary and categorical and binary data analyses, time-to-event (hazard) models, Poisson models, MCMC and Bayesian methods as applied to exposure-response analyses and Population PK and PKPD analysis.
- Performing meta-analysis using proprietary and/or literature data.
- Participating in cross-functional project teams and providing scientific input for dose selection, early and late study designs using modeling and simulation inputs.
- Contributing to clinical pharmacology strategy for the program(s) and implementing project plans.
- Generating modeling reports and contributing to the summary documents for regulatory submissions.
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Principal Scientist we seek is a passionate professional with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree PhD
OR
PharmD
OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] and 2 years of Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamic or statistical modeling experience
OR
Master's degree and 5 years of Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamic or statistical modeling experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 7 years of Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamic or statistical modeling experience
Preferred Qualifications:- PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, applied statistics/mathematics, bio-statistics, and/or engineering or related fields with equivalent professional degrees (e. g. MD, PharmD) with 3 years of PK/PD or statistical modeling experience
- 5 + years industry or relevant academic experience in pharmacometric analyses and/or applied bio-statistics of small molecules and/or biologics.
- Proficiency in modeling software (e. g. NONMEM, SAS, R/S-Plus, STAN, MATLAB
What you can expect of usAs 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, we'll 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadlineAmgen 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.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
Salary Range143,526.75USD -194,183.25 USD
