Career Category

Research

Job Description

Amgen R&D Translational Sciences is looking for a Scientist dedicated to biomarker development and implementation within the Clinical Biomarker & Diagnostics (CBD) department of Amgen.

Position Responsibilities
Specific therapeutic area focus in Cardiometabolic disease
Serve as the CBD representative on Amgen’s clinical project teams and be responsible for the biomarker strategy for these projects
Develop and implement biomarkers measuring biochemical coverage, pharmacodynamics, patient selection and/or stratification 
Work cross-functionally within Amgen and interact closely with both the clinical and discovery research groups
Design experiments, draft and implement protocols, execute studies, organize data, analyze results, and draft technical reports or tech transfer documents

Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree or Doctorate degree completed by January 2020 
OR
Master's degree and 4 years scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 6 years scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications
Ph,D in biomedical sciences and 1+ years of industry experience in translational research preferred 
Knowledge and experience in cardiovascular and/or metabolic disease
Expertise in preclinical biomarker discovery/validation and/or implementing biomarker assays in a clinical trial setting
Experience in implementing a broad array of platforms and technologies to support a research program
Familiarity with assay development and qualification and analysis of clinical samples
Ability to focus on key issues and be result oriented
A proven track record of productivity, effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission – to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Amgen will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.