Senior Director Small Molecule Drug Discovery Inflammation Discovery
Overview
Amgen seeks a Senior Director to lead early discovery inflammation research driving patient impact. This role provides strategic leadership across Amgen’s Inflammation Small Molecule Research portfolio from target identification through IND and FIH. The ideal candidate combines deep immunology expertise with proven ability to lead matrixed teams and drive scientific breakthroughs.
What You'll Do11
- 1Develop integrated discovery strategies linking target biology and modality selection to maximize therapeutic impact
- 2Provide scientific leadership for inflammation programs and strategic initiatives
- 3Oversee pipeline advancement through critical decision points ensuring robust biology and data packages
- 4Represent Inflammation Research in cross-functional forums and portfolio strategy discussions
- 5Identify and evaluate new therapeutic opportunities through external innovation and internal pipeline expansion
- 6Lead highly matrixed teams across sites fostering collaboration accountability and scientific rigor
- 7Mentor TA scientists in small molecule discovery and program leadership roles
- 8Provide technical guidance to senior management on high-impact science and portfolio strategy
- 9Create inclusive high-performing scientific culture contributing to site-wide leadership initiatives
- 10Maintain scientific presence through publications presentations and thought leadership in immunology
- 11Partner with R&D colleagues to support clinical strategy regulatory submissions and preclinical development
Requirements11
- 1Doctorate degree and 5 years of immunology discovery research experience
- 2Master’s degree and 9 years of immunology discovery research experience
- 3Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of immunology discovery research experience
- 4At least 5 years direct people management or leadership experience
- 5PhD or MD preferred with specialization in immunology or related disciplines
- 6Extensive team leadership experience including project teams or PTL roles
- 7Immunology research credentials with demonstrated success in target identification and drug hunting
- 8Track record of publishing in immunology and inflammation fields
- 9Ability to connect tissue disease pathobiology with clinical unmet needs
- 10Experience recruiting retaining developing top scientific talent
- 11Strong mentorship and career development skills
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