Scientific Associate Director, Human Disease Biology, Inflammation Research
Amgen · South San Francisco, CA
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Role summary
Amgen seeks a Scientific Associate Director to lead disease biology research in inflammation, integrating multi-omic data and human genetics to identify therapeutic targets in respiratory, dermatologic, and rheumatologic conditions. The role combines mechanistic research with drug discovery translation and cross-functional team leadership.
What they're looking for
- PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master's degree with 4-9 years relevant scientific experience
- Experience integrating human genetics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and single-cell datasets
- Understanding of drug discovery, target validation, and translational strategy
- Demonstrated ability to lead matrixed teams across scientific disciplines
- Record of scientific achievement through publications, patents, or therapeutic program contributions
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence strategy across stakeholders
What you'll be doing
- Develop disease-focused discovery strategies using multi-omic and human data for respiratory, dermatologic, or rheumatologic diseases
- Lead cross-functional initiatives integrating human genetics, single-cell biology, spatial biology, and computational analyses
- Generate and interpret multimodal datasets to translate findings into actionable therapeutic hypotheses
- Design and oversee collaborations with academic, clinical, and technology partners
- Mentor scientists and contribute to departmental strategy on human biology and technology deployment
Key requirements
- Therapeutic area
- Immunology
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