Scientific Director, Nb50184006 - Seattle, Wa
Amgen Inc (Seattle, Washington)

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Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives. To learn more about our pioneering science and our vital medicines, visit www.amgen.com. We are seeking talented individuals to help bring our products to those in need. Design, implement, manage and analyze safety assessment programs in support of drug development candidates. Responsible for originating novel protocols to solve experimental questions and devising strategies / planning activities to achieve project goals. Participate and contribute to key project teams. Provide regular updates as appropriate to project teams and management. Coordinate and collaborate with other Amgen scientists and external organizations in facilitating research projects. May lead licensing and due diligence activities. May supervise the work of other Amgen staff for implementation and oversight of studies supporting research and development programs. Will critically evaluate and interpret results of scientific experiments and contribute to appropriate sections of INDs, BLAs, NDAs and other regulatory documents. Will represent Amgen's non-clinical safety issues at national and international regulatory meetings. Participate in external industry initiatives to improve drug safety assessment paradigms. May act as Comparative Biology and Safety Sciences (CBSS) therapeutic area lead or project team leader. Ph.D. or D.V.M. in Toxicology, Pathology, Life Sciences or a related field. A minimum of ten years of pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience. Preferred Qualifications: Post-doctoral research experience preferred. A minimum of fifteen years of pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience in non-clinical drug safety with extensive experience in small molecule drug development. Board certification in Toxicology. The ideal candidate will also have a working understanding of cutting edge science and technology being used to enhance investigation of drug development safety issues. The preferred candidate would have national and international visibility and recognition as a preeminent scientist and field expert. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and to build productive cross-functional collaborations both internally and externally are essential. Sustained record of achievement in leading toxicology research programs supporting safety assessment of drug development candidates is required, as is experience in the preparation of regulatory documents and interactions with US and international regulatory agencies.