Senior Scientist - Medicinal Chemistry

Amgen SA; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Scientist in Medicinal Chemistry to join an innovative team. In this role, you will design and synthesize novel compounds for clinical drug development, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and collaborating with talented scientists. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient lives while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will thrive in a culture that values diverse contributions and encourages professional growth. If you are passionate about science and eager to tackle challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Discretionary Annual Bonus Program

Stock-based Long-term Incentives

Award-winning Time-off Plans

Flexible Work Models

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Chemistry specializing in organic synthesis preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry.
• Good lab practices with attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and plan detailed procedures.
• Analyze scientific data and provide regular updates.
• Mentor research associates and participate in scientific meetings.

Skills

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

NMR Techniques

MS Techniques

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in Chemistry

Master's Degree with Laboratory Experience

Bachelor's Degree with Laboratory Experience

Tools

Computer-Aided Drug Design Tools

Job description

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 - Medicinal Chemistry

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will part of an innovative Medicinal Chemistry group, with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the design, synthesis, and purification of novel compounds for potential clinical drug development. This will also include the opportunity to work within Amgen’s Induced Proximity Platform (IPP), which is focused on novel and innovative approaches to modulate intractable targets in diseases using the emerging PROTAC modality.

This is an onsite laboratory position at our South San Francisco site.

Responsibilities:

• Devise and implement state of the art scientific research through conducting laboratory experiments, planning detailed procedures for defined projects including timelines, milestones, methodological approaches, expected results and necessary resources
• Review, analyze, and interpret scientific data and results; providing regular updates, documentation, and/or communication on project results; collaborating with other scientists and keeping current with field of expertise, including literature and technology development.
• Additional responsibilities may include advising supervisors and colleagues in areas of expertise; participating in national and international meetings, providing scientific results that support the generation of publications or patents, and mentoring research associates and laboratory assistants.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The qualified professional we seek is a Sr. Scientist with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree OR
• Master’s degree and 3 years of laboratory experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in chemistry specializing in organic synthesis
• 2+ years of experience in synthetic organic or medicinal chemistry
• Consistent track record of academic accomplishments (e.g., peer-reviewed publications and/or patents)
• Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
• Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and MS techniques as well as knowledge of related purification methods
• Initial understanding of biological and pharmaceutical principles and a working knowledge of the use of structure-based or other computer-aided drug design tools
• Knowledge of the application of parallel synthesis techniques to synthetic or medicinal chemistry
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), leadership skills and the ability to work well in teams

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, 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:

• 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.

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