HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
If you feel like youâre part of something bigger, itâs because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionâto serve patientsâdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worldâs leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherâresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Itâs time for a career you can be proud of.
Scientific Director â Pathologist, Clinical Biomarker Lab Head, Precision Medicine
What you will do
Letâs do this. Letâs change the world. Biomarkers and diagnostics is central to understanding how our therapeutics work and identifying patients that benefit most from these therapies. Accordingly, the Precision Medicine (PMED) function plays a critical role in advancing our drug development programs and is accountable for the development of biomarker and diagnostics strategy across our pipeline. The PMED Center for Technology and Innovation group is responsible for implementing the biomarker and diagnostics strategies. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide pathology expertise and serve as head of a clinical testing laboratory with immunohistochemistry (IHC), genomics (e.g., NGS/qPCR), and immunoassay (e.g., ELISA/MSD) capabilities. The Lab Head will serve as the laboratoryâs technical director and primary pathologist, accountable for scientific strategy, operational excellence, compliance, and the integrity of clinical sample testing. The position would report into US-based, PMED management.Â
In this vital role you will successfully partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive implementation of biomarker and diagnostics assay development
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 leader with these qualifications.
Highly experienced pathologist (MD or DVM degree) with 12+ years of relevant postdoctoral academic, clinical and/or industry pathology experience. PhD in addition to professional degree is a plus but not a requirement. Board certification in the United States is desirable but not required.
Worked in GCLP labs
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammatesâ professional and personal growth and well-being.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities including:
for a career that defies imagination
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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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