Lead Oncology Research Director - TCE & ADC Programs

BioSpace; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Stock-based incentives

Flexible time off

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Scientific Associate Director in Oncology Research to lead antibody-based therapies for solid tumors, driving strategy across discovery to development and managing cross-functional and external collaborations.

The role requires senior scientific leadership, translational biology expertise, and a proven ability to guide teams through complex challenges in a fast-paced matrix environment.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD or equivalent required at senior level; multiple routes described for leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead preclinical research strategies for TCE and ADC therapies.

Skills

Oncology biology/TCE/ADC programs

Translational biology

Protein engineering

Biomarkers

Clinical development

Cross-functional leadership

External collaborations

Communication of strategy

Genetics

Tumor biology

AI/ML analytics

Education

PhD

MD

PharmD

Masters

Bachelors

Tools

Computational biology

AI/ML

Job description

Amgen seeks a Scientific Associate Director in Oncology Research to lead antibody-based therapies for solid tumors, driving strategy across discovery to development and managing cross-functional and external collaborations.

The role requires senior scientific leadership, translational biology expertise, and a proven ability to guide teams through complex challenges in a fast-paced matrix environment.