What is a Research Scientist at Amgen?
As a Research Scientist at Amgen, you will stand at the forefront of therapeutic innovation, translating complex biological insights into life-changing medicines. Amgen is a pioneer in biotechnology, and this role is vital to advancing its deep pipeline of biologics, small molecules, and nucleic acid therapeutics. Your work will directly impact patients worldwide by driving discovery and process development across core therapeutic areas, including oncology, immunology, cardiovascular disease, and neuroscience.
This position requires a unique blend of deep technical mastery, scientific curiosity, and collaborative agility. Whether you are optimizing a drug delivery platform, exploring novel target biology, or refining manufacturing processes, your daily contributions will influence key decisions in the drug development lifecycle. You will work in a highly matrixed, state-of-the-art laboratory environment alongside world-class scientists, engineers, and clinical development teams.
To succeed as a Research Scientist, you must possess not only a rigorous scientific foundation but also the ability to communicate complex data clearly to cross-functional stakeholders. Amgen looks for researchers who are passionate about applying cutting-edge science to solve some of the world's most challenging medical questions, making this role both intellectually demanding and exceptionally rewarding.
