Principal Pathologist

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Principal Pathologist

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role in Translational Safety and Risk Sciences, you will contribute to the drug development process from target identification and validation through product registration, including interpretation and integration of complex nonclinical pathology datasets and providing context for human risk assessment.

• Demonstration of specialized pathology expertise and contribution to a specific scientific area.
• Provide pathology guidance in the resolution of issues within the function / department.
• Interpret and integrate complex pathology datasets.
• Problem-solve nonclinical safety issues.
• Guide the successful completion of multiple programs in a project leadership role (e.g., project pathologist) or as the lead scientific / technological resource.
• Communicate and presents scientific information formally and informally within area of expertise to a diverse set of audiences, including senior management and the external professional and scientific community.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD and 2 years relevant pathology and research experience OR

Master’s degree and 5 years of relevant pathology and research experience Or

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant pathology and research experience

Broad knowledge of leading and / or state of the art principles and theories in discipline and basic knowledge of related and adjacent disciplinary areas

Understands broader organizational goals and business priorities in relation to therapeutic program / work group

Preferred Qualifications:

• DVM and 4 years of relevant pathology and research experience
• Expertise in anatomic pathology resulting in ACVP certification.
• PhD and/or post-doctoral research in a relevant discipline (e.g., life sciences, translational biology, molecular biology)
• Ability to critically evaluate and interpret results of experiments and integrate datasets and literature.
• Ability to work independently, build cross-functional collaborations and manage conflict.
• Working knowledge of database tools needed to effectively query literature and public databases.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• A 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
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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