Senior Principal Scientist – Target Discovery & Biology (TD&B)

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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.

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Senior Principal Scientist – Target Discovery & Biology (TD&B)

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s Target Discovery & Biology (TD&B) organization integrates functional genomics screening, multi-omics profiling, human genetics, and complex in vitro systems to uncover new biological insights and therapeutic targets. TD&B partners closely across Amgen’s therapeutic areas to translate data into discovery, accelerating the path to target discovery and prosecution.

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and experienced Senior Principal Scientist based in Thousand Oaks to lead a team focused on the development, delivery, and implementation of complex in vitro models that help power target discovery and functional genomics efforts. In this essential role for discovery at Amgen, you will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team to advance target and biological discovery across Amgen’s therapeutic areas. In this vital role you will:

• Provide scientific and operational leadership for a team of scientists delivering advanced in vitro models and screening-ready systems in collaboration with therapeutic area partners.
• Guide the design, optimization, and screen implementation of cellular models that capture disease-relevant biology, integrating insights from disease tissue profiling data.
• Champion partnerships with automation colleagues accelerate model deployment and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with Amgen therapeutic area scientists to define requirements, ensure biological relevance, and deliver systems that enable mechanistic and translational insights.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies in cell engineering, automation, and complex model systems to enhance the sophistication and throughput of discovery platforms.
• Foster a collaborative, creative, and scientifically rigorous team culture committed to delivering impact across Amgen’s pipeline.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] and 3 years of directly related experience

Or

Master’s degree and 6 years of directly related experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma, including leadership of scientific teams.
• Strong track record in complex in vitro model development, cell engineering, and high-throughput or automated screening
• Experience with high-content imaging and transcriptional assay readouts
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate disease biology into experimental models.
• Experience with viral vector systems (AAV, lentivirus, or related technologies) for gene delivery and perturbation.
• Experience in leading or mentoring scientists, with proven success in project execution and team development.
• Familiarity with data-driven discovery approaches, including integration of genetic or multi-omics insights.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-site collaboration in a matrixed research environment.

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.

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.

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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.

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