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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.

Principal Scientist - Oncology Research

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Oncology Research group at Amgen South San Francisco is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead preclinical research focused on T cell engager programs for solid tumors. In this vital role you will join a dynamic, fast-paced environment with teams that drive target discovery and validation, evaluate new technology, advance best in class therapeutic programs to the clinic, and contribute to the field through publications and presentations.

The candidate will be responsible to lead preclinical stage project teams, manage a group of lab-based staff, and coordinate external collaborations. . The ideal candidate will have a track record of innovative discovery biology supported by presentations, publications and patents with strong drive and experience in advancing therapeutic candidates in Oncology or Immuno-Oncology.

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What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 3 years of Oncology or Immuno-Oncology experience

Or

Master’s degree and 6 years of Oncology or Immuno-Oncology experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Oncology or Immuno-Oncology experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree & Post-doctoral experience & >5 years as a group lead in academia or industry
• Broad knowledge of cancer biology with demonstrated independence in critical thinking and scientific achievement, such as through first or senior author publications in top-tier journals and awarded grants
• Direct experience with T cell targeted therapy including technical knowledge of in vitro cell culture and in vivo models, multi-color flow cytometry, and imaging methods
• Experience leading collaboration projects with academic laboratories and/or contract laboratories
• Experience with regulatory submissions
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

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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

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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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