Scientific Director Medicinal Chemistry

What You Will Do: Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen is hiring in the department of Medicinal Chemistry at our Research and Development facility in South San Francisco CA (ASF) where we are building brand new state-of-the art chemistry labs. This Scientific Director role will assume a scientific leadership position in an expanding medicinal chemistry group of emerging small molecule drug discovery programs at our South San Francisco site.

Responsibilities: Build and lead a high-performing medicinal chemistry team, augmented by computational chemistry and external contract research organizations (CROs) to deliver clinical candidates Lead as a PTL (Project Team Lead) or PTR (project Team Representative) of small molecule (SM) programs across multiple Therapeutic Areas (TAs) and modalities Lead a group of scientists and develop high performing teams with an inclusive and innovative culture in a modality agnostic manner Partner with biology, pharmacology, and development teams to translate biological insights into actionable clinical strategies Stay abreast of the latest advancements in medicinal chemistry, finding opportunities for external partnerships, collaborations, and integration of new technologies Participate as an engaged member of a highly interactive Medicinal Chemistry department, contributing scientific knowledge and leadership across projects and geographic locations Provide clear, concise and impactful communications to colleagues and senior leadership describing project objectives and results Partners with Legal team to protect Amgens estate of innovative small molecules Participate in evaluation of external assets, platforms and technologies What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Scientific Director with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] and 5 years of medicinal chemistry experience orMasters degree and 8 years of medicinal chemistry experience orBachelors degree and 10 years of medicinal chemistry experience

Preferred Qualifications: Ph. D. in Organic Chemistry, or a related field Minimum of 14 years of experience in medicinal chemistry within pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with at least 4 years in a project leadership role and as a manager of medicinal chemistry team leads Demonstrated expertise in small molecule drug discovery, structure- and property-based design, and lead optimization High level knowledge of current medicinal chemistry enabling technologies including parallel synthesis, screening techniques, DNA encoded libraries, and ML/generative chemistry Strong record of medicinal chemistry patent applications and peer review publications Consistent track record of advancing compounds from discovery through clinical stages Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to mentor and develop scientific talent Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences Full-time onsite at our South San Francisco campus What you can expect of usAs 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, well 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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