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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.

Senior Scientist - Immuno-Oncology / T cell Engagers

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The key role of Senior Scientist will encompass preclinical efforts to diversify and support Amgen's large molecule immunotherapy portfolio with an emphasis on Amgen's T cell engager platforms (BiTE® and UniDabs) and approaches to enhance the durability and depth of response to T cell engager therapy in patients. The ideal candidate will have a track record of innovative discovery biology supported by presentations, publications, or patents with a strong drive and experience in advancing therapeutic candidates in Oncology or Immuno-Oncology.

In this vital role you will manage a small research group directly, and lead highly interactive and collaborative project teams drawing members from multiple sites and functions across the entire Research organization. The candidate will initiate novel programs, propose and evaluate new discovery platforms, contribute to the understanding of the in vivo mechanism of action of T cell engagers, and maintain an external scientific presence. Experience with large molecule programs is preferred.

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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 scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of related experience

Or

Master’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree and 7 years of post-doctoral experience, including 3 years in Industry
• Academic experience in the fields of Oncology or Immuno-Oncology, scientific excellence with a prominent publication track record, expertise in mouse models of cancer and experience leading a large molecule program in Industry are preferred.

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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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