Director, Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling and Simulation
Amgen
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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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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Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling & Simulation Department at Amgen is seeking a Director at its South San Francisco, CA location. In this vital role you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling & Simulations strategies for the industry leading cutting-edge pipeline of most innovative therapeutic modalities. Amgen’s robust pipeline leverages state-of-the-art science and molecular engineering focused on the pursuit of transformative medicines with large effects in serious diseases.
The Director, Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling & Simulation will be a leader in the field of clinical pharmacology and a Subject Matter Expert. You will be an expert in designing strategic clinical pharmacology, modeling & simulations plans integrated with clinical development plans in support of new drug development across modalities. You will have expertise in designing clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutic studies. You will be an expert in clinical drug development and will apply Model-Informed Drug Development (MIDD) strategies and approaches together with principles of quantitative clinical pharmacology to ensure optimal drug development. You will represent the Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling & Simulation Department at the global cross-functional drug development teams. You will apply innovative Quantitative Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) approaches and clinical pharmacology strategies and principles to guide optimal drug development across early to late-stage development programs. Your expertise will include application of Population PK/PD modeling, Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, and Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) modeling to new drug development to ensure development of safe & effective dosing regimens for various patient sub-populations & ensure optimal new drug development.
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 and 4 years of Clinical Pharmacology and Modeling & Simulation experience
OR
Master’s degree and 8 years of Clinical Pharmacology and Modeling & Simulation experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of Clinical Pharmacology and Modeling & Simulation experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
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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 for this role is not guaranteed.
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.
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