**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. **Director, Discovery Proteomics** **What you will do** **Job Description** **WHAT YOU WILL DO** Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking an accomplished scientist and leader to serve as Director of Discovery Proteomics. In this vital position you will lead the Amgen Research Discovery Proteomics team based in South San Francisco, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA. The Discovery Proteomics group provides critical insights into target and drug discovery through both enablement of pipeline programs and platform technology development using mass spectrometry. Two key deliverables will be establishing a robust cell surfaceomics platform for target discovery and scaling our high throughput molecular glue degrader screening platform. As a skilled organizational leader, this individual should be an efficient manager, a strong team builder and a collaborator who will provide robust organizational and scientific leadership consistent with Amgen’s culture of innovation and teamwork. **Responsibilities:** + Supervise a group of highly trained scientists in South San Francisco, CA and Thousand Oaks, CA engaged in cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based proteomics to advance our pipeline and technology platforms + Contribute to the development and implementation of the research strategy for Discovery Proteomics to impact the entire Amgen Research portfolio + Develop effective cross functional relationships with colleagues in therapeutic areas and therapeutic discovery, such as Oncology, Inflammation, Cardiometabolic Disorders, Small Molecule and Large Molecule Discovery. and Bioinformatics **What we expect of you** We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications. **Basic Qualifications:** Doctorate degree and 4 years of relevant industry experience **Or** Master’s degree and 8 years of relevant industry experience **Or** Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of relevant industry experience In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above **Preferred Qualifications:** + A proven track record of scientific innovation and accomplishment in mass spectrometry and proteomics, as demonstrated by a strong publication record, patent submissions, and presentations at leading conferences + A deep technical understanding of mass spectrometry and data analysis for proteomics research, including DIA, TMT, PTM analysis, proximity proteomics, chemoproteomics, and cross-linking mass spectrometry + Demonstrated experience in the application of discovery proteomics for advancing novel drug discovery programs + An understanding of the emerging technologies in mass spectrometry-based proteomics, such as photocatalytic proximity labeling + Expertise in establishing high throughput platforms for generation and analysis of large proteomics datasets + Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills + Experience in leading, mentoring and developing the careers of a diverse and talented team + An ability to build strong and productive relationships with peers and cross functional partners **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** **for a career that defies imagination** Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us. **careers.amgen.com** In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. **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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