Scientist

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Translational Safety and Bioanalytical Sciences Department at Amgen is seeking a highly motivated Senior Scientist with experience in planning, managing, and monitoring in vivo nonclinical safety studies.

In this vital role, you will be able to understand and critically evaluate complex nonclinical safety study designs and data and will collaborate with scientific and operational team members to ensure coordination of program and study activities. A successful candidate will have the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, act independently and in a team setting to solve problems, and optimize procedures through critical evaluation of complex issues.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and monitor in vivo outsourced nonclinical safety studies.
• Primary contact for study protocols, study activities, and reports working directly with Study Directors and study teams.
• Travel (up to 30%) is required for onsite study monitoring and team meetings.
• Prepare scientific figures and presentations, organize and interpret data, adapt scientific and technical information for broader audiences, write departmental guidelines and SOPs, and participate in departmental initiatives.
• Effective meeting facilitation and study status reporting.
• Management of complex issues and coordination of resolution plans involving multiple parties.

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What we expect of you

• We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated individual we seek is a scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 4 or more years of relevant experience in nonclinical safety or
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience in nonclinical safety.
• Ability to review, analyze, and communicate in vivo nonclinical safety data and results.
• Experience with GLP guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a study director, study monitor, or study coordinator in the nonclinical safety space specifically in vivo studies.
• Experience applying program and study management principles and skills in a scientific setting.
• Experience working and collaborating with Contract Research Organizations.
• Ability to interpret and deliver results in a team environment.
• Should possess strong negotiation and influencing skills, be able to adjust to a dynamic and collaborative work environment, lead and embrace change, and possess strong communication skills.
• Previous people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, and staff development.
• Proficiency with graphing software, Microsoft Office, Planisware or similar timeline management software, and Gantt charts.

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, 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.

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, 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.

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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.

Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 1 week before the posting; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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