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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Director, Immuno-Oncology Discovery and Development

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen Oncology is seeking a creative, exceptional scientist to guide the discovery and development of next-generation antibody-based therapeutics. In this vital role you will will lead research and project teams to build on Amgen’s industry-leading BiTE® platform and will define and implement key areas for strategic and technical advancement. This is a high-visibility role both within the organization and externally. Broad knowledge of cancer biology, together with proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, matrixed environment will be essential.

Win

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 leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of experience in Cancer Biology, Immunology, or related field

Or

Master’s degree and 7 years of experience in Cancer Biology, Immunology, or related field

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years experience in Cancer Biology, Immunology, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Cancer Biology, Immunology, or related field with 10 years of industry and management experience
• Leadership style that is highly collaborative, puts patients and science first, and develops talent at all levels
• Deep understanding of cancer cell signaling and immuno-oncology, including T-cell targeted therapies
• Proven scientific accomplishment and innovation in oncology research as evidenced by high-impact publications, congress presentations and patent submissions
• Demonstrated experience in drug discovery and development, from target identification and validation through candidate selection and IND submission
• Understanding of cutting-edge antibody engineering technologies
• Experience leading research collaborations with key opinion leaders
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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