Executive Director, Oncology Research

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

At Amgen, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission—to serve patients—has driven our status as one of the world’s preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.

Executive Director, Oncology Research

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role as Executive Director, Oncology Research you will work cross-functionally to develop and implement strategies to identify and advance innovative molecules that address high unmet medical need in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.

The Oncology Research team at Amgen is driven to discover and develop novel precision oncology and immune-oncology therapies that will bring meaningful benefit to cancer patients. In this role, you will lead a portfolio of large molecule programs, focused on antibody-drug conjugates.

You will be leading and managing a research team focused on target discovery and validation, preclinical characterization of therapeutic candidates, and translational research to support clinical-stage programs.

You will be an exceptional leader and people manager who balances strategic vision with scientific expertise.  Broad knowledge of cancer biology and experience with drug development, together with proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, matrixed environment will be essential.  This is a high-visibility role both within Amgen and externally.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a team of scientists and project leaders to deliver high quality data and make critical decisions for therapeutic programs and technology platforms

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Oncology therapeutic area strategy

• Work closely with other executive directors/directors in Oncology research to define research priorities and support research goals

• Develop strong partnerships with colleagues across research and development and beyond to effectively advance programs and initiatives

• Represent Oncology research in the evaluation of business development opportunities

• Lead or mentor leads for external partnerships, including academic collaborations

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The candidate we seek is an experienced leader with the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR

• Master’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of directly related experience AND

• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, or related field with at least 13 years of experience in industry or an academic position following postdoctoral training

• Inclusive leadership style that puts patients and science first and develops talent at all levels

• Proven scientific accomplishment and innovation in oncology research as evidenced by high-impact publications, congress presentations and patent submissions

• Direct experience in selecting and advancing therapeutic antibody-drug conjugate candidates

• Demonstrated experience in drug discovery and development with direct experience as a program lead, including target identification and validation, lead candidate selection, IND submission and interactions with regulatory authorities, and support of clinical-stage programs

• Experience leading external partnerships and research collaborations

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

They will also embody the Amgen leadership attributes which are:

• Inspire: Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive

• Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection

• Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders

• Adapt: Lead through change by adapting to an ever-changing environment and defining a clear course of action to deliver results

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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 annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $285,000 - $345,000K.

In addition to the base salary, 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

Amgen’s Commitment to Our Staff

At Amgen, our mission is serving patients. Our staff are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science to transform medicine and turn the tide on serious illnesses. Central to achieving this mission is our “people-first” philosophy. We recruit the best talent, build an environment that facilitates career growth, and provide staff with the opportunity to make significant contributions for patients and our business.

We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.

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.

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.