Director Amgen Ventures

Amgen • Thousand Oaks, MA

5d

About The Position

Amgen Ventures is the strategic venture capital arm of Amgen, investing in innovative biotechnology companies and venture funds that advance scientific innovation aligned with Amgen’s long-term research and business development priorities. As a Director on the Amgen Ventures team, you will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing venture investments across therapeutics, technology platforms, and emerging healthcare innovations. Working closely with Research & Development, Business Development, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Legal, and portfolio company leadership, you will help identify opportunities that provide strategic insight, scientific connectivity, and financial returns while helping shape the future of biotechnology.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 4 years in a scientific field and experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, biotech investing, private equity, investment banking, business development, or transactions OR Master’s degree and 7 years in a scientific field and experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, biotech investing, private equity, investment banking, business development, or transactions OR Bachelor’s degree and 9 years in a scientific field and experience in venture capital, corporate venture capital, biotech investing, private equity, investment banking, business development, or transactions

Nice To Haves

• Advanced scientific expertise in biotechnology, therapeutics, drug discovery, platform technologies, AI-enabled drug development, or healthcare innovation, combined with direct investment or strategic transaction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate biotechnology companies, venture funds, and emerging technologies; conduct scientific, strategic, competitive, clinical, commercial, and financial diligence; and assess venture financing structures, cap tables, valuations, and investment terms.
• Strong understanding of the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, venture capital, and startup ecosystems, with the ability to translate complex scientific and business information into clear investment recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage entrepreneurs, investors, academic founders, and senior industry leaders while managing multiple investment opportunities in a highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate private biotechnology companies, healthcare technology companies, and venture capital funds aligned with Amgen’s strategic and scientific priorities.
• Maintain active relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, academic institutions, incubators, company creation platforms, and innovation ecosystems.
• Monitor emerging scientific, clinical, competitive, and investment trends across biotechnology, life sciences, AI-enabled drug discovery, and healthcare technology.
• Perform scientific, strategic, commercial, competitive, and financial due diligence on prospective investments.
• Support the execution of venture investments, including direct equity investments, syndicate financing, company creation opportunities, and limited partner fund investments.
• Participate in transaction structuring, valuation analysis, term sheet review, and investment documentation alongside Legal and Finance partners.
• Prepare investment recommendations and present analyses to Amgen Ventures/Business Development leadership and governance committees.
• Support management of existing portfolio companies and fund relationships.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between portfolio companies and relevant stakeholders across Amgen.
• Assist with board observer responsibilities, portfolio monitoring, investment updates, and strategic follow-up.
• Identify opportunities for scientific collaboration, business development engagement, and strategic partnerships between Amgen and portfolio companies.
• Collaborate closely with Research, Business Development, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional partners.
• Build strong internal networks to facilitate scientific evaluation and strategic engagement around investment opportunities.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews and leadership reporting, investment committee discussions, venture strategy development, and market /competitive intelligence strategy.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree