Senior Scientist - Cardiometabolic Disorders

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Senior Scientist - Cardiometabolic Disorders

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world.

This is an opportunity to join Amgens Cardiometabolic Disorders therapeutic area at our South San Francisco site as a Senior Scientist. In this vital role, you will lead and execute research efforts aimed at elucidating the biological mechanisms underlying cardiometabolic diseases. Your work will focus on generating insights that deepen our understanding of disease pathogenesis and inform the development of innovative therapeutics. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the advancement of medicine.

• You will contribute to the identification and validation of therapeutic targets, advancing programs from target nomination through preclinical development, with the goal of delivering therapeutic candidates to first-in-human studies

• Lead research initiatives

• Actively engage in lab experiments, applying your expertise directly at the bench to drive scientific discovery and therapeutic development

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:

• Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline with substantial postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in academia or industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in analyzing and interpreting omics datasets, including single-cell sequencing, with familiarity in computational data processing and integration.

• Proven expertise in utilizing and developing animal models to investigate disease mechanisms, with a preference for experience in cardiovascular research.

• In-depth knowledge of gene regulatory mechanisms, demonstrated through the design and execution of experiments using cell culture systems to study gene expression and regulation.

• Solid foundation in human genetics, with experience in interpreting genetic data to elucidate disease associations and inform research directions.

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 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.

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Salary Range

135,882.00 USD - 160,726.00 USD