Senior Scientist - PKDM-BA

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, you'll 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, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Senior Scientist - PKDM-BA What you will do Let's do this. Let's change the world. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to design and execute biological and/or biophysical experiments to understand the ADME properties of large molecule therapeutics (and non-traditional small molecule therapies) in support of both drug discovery and early development programs. This is a lab-based role, with an emphasis on assay/technology development for the purposes of defining mechanisms of in vivo clearance and/or biodistribution processes. This role requires an understanding of preclinical ADME and bioanalytical techniques and an individual that can work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment. Other responsibilities include data interpretation and communication of results to project team representatives and electronic laboratory notebook keeping of results. The candidate may also be responsible for developing and executing department strategy for drug candidate teams as a PKDM project representative. 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 scientist with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] OR Master's degree and 3 years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: PhD or MS in immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or equivalent. 2+ years of protein therapeutics drug discovery and development experience in biotech industry, basic understanding of protein therapeutics pharmacokinetics. Expertise, and a strong interest in evaluating protein-protein interactions using modern biophysical analytic techniques. Expertise in protein biochemistry and/or cell biology techniques, including reagent preparation, assay development, optimization and troubleshooting. Experience translating biochemical and biophysical observations and phenomena into relevant cellular and animal-based models with mechanistic insights is desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability and interest to learn and deliver results in a fast-paced, demanding environment. What you can expect from 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. 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. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. In 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. 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. 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