Senior Scientist Computational Chemistry Amgen Thousand Oaks
Senior Scientist Computational Chemistry Amgen Thousand Oaks
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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 awardwinning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Sr Scientist Computational Chemist Thousand Oaks
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. We are actively seeking a highly qualified and motivated Senior Scientist to join the Computational Chemistry team within Amgens Center for Research Acceleration and Digital Innovation (CRADI). CRADI functions within our drug discovery engine to accelerate our pipeline from target inception through drug development. As part of the Computational Chemistry team you will develop and apply tools to generate novel molecules and predict chemical properties to guide the successful discovery of small molecule therapeutics. In this vital role you will:
Participate on multiple interdisciplinary discovery project teams and play a key role in defining project strategies and achieving project milestone transitions
Apply structurebased ligandbased and machine learning/generative design to advance drug discovery projects (both small molecule and targeted protein degradation projects)
Analyze potential drug targets to assess their druggability and help identify best modality and contribute to develop the screening strategy
Perform virtual screening campaigns to identify novel starting points
Guide and apply new Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technology developments
Guide and apply new protein degradation workflows working closely with Induced Proximity Platform colleagues
Contribute to guide infrastructure improvements software portfolio recommendations and prospecting of relevant cuttingedge computational technologies/companies
What we expect of you
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:
Ph.D. degree in Computational Chemistry or related field
Or
Masters degree and 3 years of experience in computational chemistry
Or
Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience in computational chemistry
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD. in Computational Chemistry or related field
Proven accomplishments supporting drug design projects with 2 years of relevant experience as a postdoc or in the biopharmaceutical industry
Expert in the field of computational chemistry in an industry setting and good knowledge of related and adjacent disciplinary areas
Good external publication record excellent communication and organizational skills and demonstrated ability as a team leader
What you can expect from us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and wellbeing. 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 salesbased incentive plan
Stockbased longterm incentives
Awardwinning timeoff plans
Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.
.Salary Range
132494.00 USD 163875.00 USDRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
