Senior Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry

Amgen • South San Francisco, CA

244d • $119,559 - $157,526 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master's degree and 3 years of laboratory experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of laboratory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in chemistry specializing in organic synthesis.
• 2+ years of experience in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry.
• Consistent track record of academic accomplishments (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and/or patents).
• Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety.
• Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and MS techniques as well as knowledge of related purification methods.
• Initial understanding of biological and pharmaceutical principles and a working knowledge of the use of structure-based or other computer-aided drug design tools.
• Knowledge of the application of parallel synthesis techniques to synthetic or medicinal chemistry.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), leadership skills and the ability to work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement state of the art scientific research through conducting laboratory experiments.
• Plan detailed procedures for defined projects including timelines, milestones, methodological approaches, expected results and necessary resources.
• Review, analyze, and interpret scientific data and results; providing regular updates, documentation, and/or communication on project results.
• Collaborate with other scientists and keep current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development.
• Advise supervisors and colleagues in areas of expertise.
• Participate in national and international meetings, providing scientific results that support the generation of publications or patents.
• Mentor research associates and laboratory assistants.

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree