Career Category

Scientific

Job Description

The Department of Oncology and Inflammation Research is seeking a Scientist to join the In Vivo Pharmacology group.  This individual will be responsible for exploring and understanding the pharmacology of drug targets and surrogate therapeutics within autoimmunity, inflammatory diseases and cancer.

Position Responsibilities

Lead a laboratory group and contribute to multiple project teams and collaborate with other research scientists at multiple Amgen sites, including teams in other functional areas, such as, Therapeutic Discovery, Medical Sciences, and Computational Biology

Design, execute and oversee cutting-edge research that strengthens Amgen’s research pipeline

Present strategies and results to project teams to help drive research programs

Utilize in vivo pharmacology and animal models to validate and accelerate molecules through the research pipeline

Publish experimental findings and present at national and international conferences

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree

OR

Master’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or MD, with postdoctoral research experience in the fields of immunology, inflammation, autoimmune disease, oncology, and/or cancer immunotherapy

Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and scientific achievement in the area of immunology or inflammation

Demonstrated experience in pharmacology and in vivo models of inflammation or cancer

A Fortune 150 company operating in nearly 100 countries around the world, we invest in highly skilled, dedicated and collaborative individuals who are ready to contribute to our mission in meaningful ways and make a difference in the lives of our patients. That’s why, as a member of our cross functional, cross discipline team, we provide you with valuable opportunities to broaden your experience and maximize your potential. Focused on the industry’s most compelling scientific discoveries and housed within industry leading facilities within the heart of the world’s leading biotechnology hub, our colleagues are growing our pipeline through groundbreaking innovations. We believe in rewarding those who do rewarding work and are committed to providing careers that can help turn the tide of serious, life interrupting illnesses.

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.