Senior Scientist - siRNA Bioanalysis & Mechanistic Studies

Amgen • South San Francisco, CA

5d • $143,821 - $194,581

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. Senior Scientist - siRNA Bioanalysis & Mechanistic Studies. In this vital role you will add to our diverse team in Pharmacokinetics & Drug Metabolism – Bioanalytical Sciences (PKDM-BA) to advance our growing siRNA research portfolio. You will contribute to the execution of innovative bioanalytical platforms to measure siRNA in preclinical samples, both in vitro and in vivo, for characterizing ADME and elucidating pharmacokinetics and pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships. You will also work independently and in teams to design and perform mechanistic studies for siRNA discovery research programs to support clinical candidate selection and regulatory applications.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree [and relevant post-doc where applicable] in pharmacology, biochemistry or a related-scientific discipline
• Master’s degree in pharmacology, biochemistry or a related-scientific discipline and 3 years of industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacology, biochemistry or a related-scientific discipline and 6 years of industry experience

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of siRNA therapeutics, particularly within the context of ADME and pharmacokinetics
• Proven experience in designing and executing “fit-for-purpose” mechanistic assays to address key scientific questions related to siRNA therapeutics
• Hands-on experience with ligand binding assays (specifically immunoassay and hybridization assays), LC/MS bioanalytical platforms, and nucleic acid quantification techniques (RT-qPCR or RT-ddPCR)
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Independently and collaboratively conduct bioanalysis of siRNA therapeutics in preclinical samples (in vitro and in vivo)
• Work independently and in teams to establish innovative in vitro ADME assays for characterizing siRNA mechanism of action and generate high-quality, mechanistic insights to support discovery programs
• Work independently and in teams to design, execute, and interpret results from in vivo studies characterizing pharmacokinetics, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships, tissue distribution, and toxicokinetics of siRNA therapeutics
• Build strong interdepartmental relationships and foster cross-functional collaboration across Research and Development to advance siRNA therapeutics from discovery to clinical proof of concept

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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree