Career CategoryResearch
Job DescriptionBioanalytical Portfolio Scientist
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the technical subject matter expert for outsourced methods and is responsible to ensure adequate method validation and optimal method performance at CROs.
TheBioanalytical Scientistis responsible for oversight of the outsourced bioanalytical phases of studies governed by applicable GLP/GCP principles. Individuals in this role will provide scientific and technical oversight of immunogenicity bioanalytical activities, including anti-drug antibody (ADA) and neutralizing antibody (NAb) assays, conducted by external contract research organizations (CROs). Ensures adherence to validated methods, data integrity standards, study protocols, and applicable regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background of method development, validation, and troubleshooting, combined with excellent communication skills. This role is well suited for scientists who understand the dynamic of utilizing an externalized workforce and who thrive working with others in a collaborative manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides scientific and technical oversight for the transfer, validation, and execution of immunogenicity assays, including anti-drug antibody (ADA) and cell based or non-cell based neutralizing antibody (NAb) assays, ensuring adherence to sponsor requirements and current regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and applicable scientific guidance.
- Leads the transfer and validation of assays at external CROs
- Collaborates closely with internal bioanalytical subject matter experts to understand critical attributes of the immunogenicity methods to ensure successful assay transfer and validation
- Monitors assay performance over time and provides input for troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts
- Accountable for method lifecycle management, including review of method validation plans, protocols, reports, and qualification of reagents and reference material
- Reviews analytical data, method protocol, validation/sample analysis plans, reports, and other study documentation for scientific accuracy and consistency with GLP/GCP documentation standards and current regulatory guidance
- Works with cross functional partners from CROs to navigate issue resolution and escalation utilizing the governance structure
- Provides subject matter expertise during supplier evaluation and monitoring activities
- Follows and contributes to guidance documents and SOPs
- Supports regulatory activities
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
OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of regulated scientific laboratory experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of regulated scientific laboratory experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in Immunoassay development, validation, and troubleshooting for ADA and NAb (cell based or non-cell based) assays
- Knowledgeable on current regulatory expectations, industry best practices, and applicable scientific guidance
- Experienced in working with CROs
- Project and people management
- Process management and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborates, negotiates and persuades others, both internally and externally
- Openly promotes cooperation across the organization
- Project and issue management skills
- Drives for results; delivers processes and outcomes of the highest quality
- Consistently communicates in a manner that is appropriate to the situation
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
What you can expect of usAs 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.comIn 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 deadlineExternal/Internal postings: 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.
Internal only posting (or Pre-ID candidate): Amgen anticipates accepting applications until 1 week before the posting; however, we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.
SponsorshipSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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Salary Range
109,020.15USD -147,497.85USD
