Job Abstract

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will [serve as the technical subject matter expert for outsourced methods and is responsible to ensure adequate method validation and optimal method performance at CROs.

The Bioanalytical Portfolio Scientist manages the day-to-day scientific/technical activity at contract labs. The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of method development, validation, and troubleshooting in the area of quantitative LBA and LC-MS bioanalysis, combined with excellent communication skills. This position is ideal for a scientist who seeks to learn more about externalized work and enjoys working with others in a collaborative manner.

• Provides scientific technical expertise to ensure the success of method transfers and optimal method performance at Contract Research Organizations (CROs)

• Collaborates closely with internal BA subject matter experts to understand critical attributes of the method to ensure successful transfer and long term performance

• Collaborates closely with Project Coordinators to foster a cohesive relationship and oversee late-stage programs effectively

• Accountable for method lifecycle management, including review of method validation plans, protocols, reports, and qualification/bridging of reagents and reference material

• Monitors quality of method performance over time and provides input for troubleshooting events

• Works with cross functional partners from CROs to navigate issue resolution and escalation utilizing the governance structure

• Provides subject matter expertise during supplier evaluation and monitoring activities

• Follows and contributes to guidance documents and SOPs

• Supports regulatory activities

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

• 0+ Years w/ Relevant PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent

• 2+ Years w/ Relevant MS or equivalent

• 4+ Years w/ Relevant BS or equivalent

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong project management experience

• Fluency in English, both in written and oral communication

• Expertise in PK assays

• Method development and validation expertise

• Experienced in working with CROs

• Scientific technical expertise in quantitative LBA and LC-MS bioanalysis

• Project and people management

• Process management and planning skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Collaborates, negotiates and persuades others, both internally and externally

• Openly promotes cooperation across the organization

• Project and issue management skills

• Drives for results; delivers processes and outcomes of the highest quality

• Consistently communicates in a manner that is appropriate to the situation

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ 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:

• 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.

• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan

• Stock-based long-term incentives

• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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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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