Principal Scientist â Preclinical Imaging
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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 award-winning 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.
Principal Scientist Preclinical Imaging
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. Amgen Comparative Medicine is seeking a Preclinical Imaging Scientist in our Thousand Oaks CA location. As part of the Comparative Medicine department you will have a chance to advance the development of novel medicines with a state-of-the-art imaging laboratory generate decision making data packages cross the pipeline (oncology cardiometabolic disease inflammation rare disease and biomarkers) and have high visibility across the discovery research organization.
Key responsibilities:
- Leverage and manage a state-of-the-art preclinical imaging laboratory (PET CT MRI and radiochemistry) and external CRO capabilities to answer critical scientific questions
- Partner with multiple therapeutic area researchers to advance the pipeline by running model development biodistribution biomarkers and pharmacodynamic imaging studies
- Design studies acquire images and analyze images interpret data author study reports and present to study teams
- Independently determine laboratory operations including laboratory calendar maintain an IACUC protocol radiopharmacy contracts and safety of all staff
- Set project timeframes and priorities that allocate imaging resources to align with Amgens strategy
- Represent Comparative Medicine through internal and external presentation and the submission of manuscripts for publication
- Mentor junior professional team members interns and post-docs
- Serve on the Comparative Medicine Thousand Oaks Leadership Team with a special focus on fostering and integrating the imaging capabilities into the larger organization
- If a veterinarian serve on call for clinical coverage on a rotating basis
What we expect of you
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The vital attribute professional we seek is a type of person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
DVM or Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD and relevant post-doc where applicable in imaging pharmacology biomedical engineering or related field and 2 years of relevant experience
Or
Masters degree in imaging pharmacology biomedical engineering or related field and 5 years of relevant experience
Or
Bachelors degree in imaging pharmacology biomedical engineering or related field and 7 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- DVM with advanced training such as MS ACLAM (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine) eligible or ACVR (American College of Veterinary Radiology) eligible
- 3 years leading or mentoring scientific staff and managing project portfolios in pharmaceutical or contract research organizations (CRO) setting
- Hands-on preclinical imaging experience with demonstrated mastery of PET CT and/or MRI
- Strong in vivo rodent skills (IV dosing anesthesia sample collection)
- Proficient in quantitative image analysis packages (e.g. Amira VivoQuant OsiriX 3D Slicer AMIDE PMOD etc)
- Expertise in oncology cardiovascular or immune/inflammatory rodent disease models
- Working knowledge of statistical and data presentation packages (e.g. GraphPad Prism)
- Familiarity with translational imaging and early clinical development data packages for imaging biomarkers
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and influential conference presentations demonstrating collaboration and high-level contribution to this area of research
- Working knowledge of data integrity data management and AI-automation of image analysis
What you can expect of us
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 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 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
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.
.Salary Range
131523.00 USD - 173454.00 USDRequired Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
