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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, Head Immuno-Oncology T cell Discovery SubTeam

Live

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be a part of Amgen’s Immuno-Oncology team. We are seeking an accomplished highly collaborative Director to lead our Immuno-Oncology discovery stage programs in South San Francisco, California.

The Immuno-Oncology Team is charged with developing Amgen’s next generation of immune-enhancing and tumor microenvironment modifying therapies. The Director will be a key strategic partner in prioritizing and coordinating cross-functional activities for these molecules.

• Supervise a group conducting Immuno-Oncology target discovery and validation to identify the next generation of IO therapies
• Collaborate with Therapeutic Discovery, computational biology, BiTE, clinical development, business development and commercial teams to develop the most promising drug candidates
• The candidate will be expected to contribute to therapeutic area strategy, establish of new discovery platforms, and maintain an external scientific presence.

Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Scientific professional we seek is ambitious collaborative leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 4 years of industry experience in Immunology, Oncology

Or

Master’s degree and 7 years of industry experience in Immunology, Oncology

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of industry experience in Immunology, Oncology

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Immunology, Oncology or related field with 10-15 years industry experience
• Demonstrated expertise in T cell biology as evidenced with publication in top tier journals
• Significant experience in cancer immunotherapy as evidenced in peer reviewed publications and patent submissions
• Management experience is essential
• Experience in target evaluation, validation and candidate selection
• Experience with regulatory filing and interactions
• Experience leading collaboration projects with academic laboratories and/or contract laboratories
• Direct experience with T cell targeted therapies including technical knowledge of in vitro cell culture and in vivo models, multi-color flow cytometry, and imaging methods
• Track record of creative problem-solving and enthusiasm for taking on difficult research challenges.
• Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to be a team player in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
• Ability to collaborate and troubleshoot to solve problems.

Thrive

Some of the vast rewards of working here

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.

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey
• A 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—with compensation and benefits rated above 4 stars (out of 5) on Glassdoor

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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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