Director - PKDM - Small Molecule Portfolio Strategy & Leadership

Amgen · South San Francisco, CA +1 more

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Amgen seeks a Director to lead pharmacokinetics/drug metabolism strategy and portfolio advancement for small molecule programs across discovery, development, and regulatory phases. The role combines scientific expertise with cross-functional project leadership to optimize candidate selection, support health authority interactions, and mentor scientific teams while shaping organizational capabilities.

What they're looking for

PhD, PharmD, or MD with 5+ years pharmaceutical sciences industry experience
Master's degree with 8+ years pharmaceutical sciences industry experience
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years pharmaceutical sciences industry experience
Track record leading small molecule discovery and development programs
Extensive experience supporting regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs)
Deep expertise in drug disposition, pharmacokinetics, translational strategies
Direct people management and scientific team leadership experience

What you'll be doing

Provide strategic PKDM-BA leadership for small molecule programs across discovery and development
Drive cross-functional project teams through scientific innovation and risk assessment
Lead PKDM-BA contributions to regulatory submissions with global health authorities
Define scientific strategies for candidate selection, optimization, and registration
Recruit, develop, and mentor scientific talent while fostering innovation culture

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