Sr. Principal Scientist - Project Toxicologist

Lifelancer
Washington, DC
Category Research
Job Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients as a Sr. Principal Scientist - Project Toxicologist. Develop and implement fit-for-purpose nonclinical safety strategies, lead multidisciplinary TSRS teams, and partner closely with project teams developing innovative therapeutics.

Requirements

  • Serve as a core toxicology and nonclinical safety representative on project teams, providing scientific leadership and regular updates to teams and management.
  • Design, implement, manage and interpret nonclinical safety assessment programs in support of drug development candidates.
  • Originate novel study designs and protocols to address complex scientific questions and develop integrated strategies to achieve project goals.
  • Critically evaluate and interpret experimental data and author key sections of internal governance documents, INDs, BLAs, NDAs and other regulatory documents.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with internal Amgen scientists and external partners to advance research and development programs.
  • Participate in licensing, due diligence, and external partnering activities, as appropriate.
  • Mentor and support other Amgen scientists in the design execution and oversight of nonclinical studies.
  • Represent Amgen on nonclinical safety topics in interactions with U.S. and international regulatory agencies, and contribute to external industry initiatives aimed at advancing drug safety assessment paradigms.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • Discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible
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