Amgen at a glance
amgen.com- Founded 1980
- Employees 17900
- Ticker AMGN
- Revenue (FY2025) $36.75B
- Net income $7.71B
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Amgen
Amgen is hiring a Director of External Research & Development for our Thousand Oaks, Ventura County location. Lead our external innovation strategy as a full-time director, building partnerships with world-class research organizations and advancing our mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses.
About the Role
As Director of External Research & Development, you'll oversee strategic external partnerships and identify cutting-edge research opportunities that complement our internal R&D capabilities. You'll build and strengthen relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, and biotech partners to bring the best science to our pipeline.
What You'll Do
- Lead the identification and evaluation of external research opportunities and emerging technologies
- Develop and manage relationships with academic institutions, contract research organizations, and biotech companies
- Assess and negotiate partnerships, licensing deals, and collaboration opportunities
- Integrate external innovations into our research and development strategy
- Guide cross-functional teams through partnership evaluation and integration
- Contribute to long-term R&D strategy and competitive positioning
What We're Looking For
- Advanced degree in life sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology research, development, or business development
- Proven success building and managing external partnerships and collaborations
- Strong understanding of drug discovery and development processes
- Leadership skills with ability to influence across functions and organizational levels
- Scientific judgment and ability to evaluate emerging research and technology trends
- Strategic thinking and excellent communication skills
About Amgen
Since pioneering biotechnology in 1980, Amgen has been dedicated to serving patients with serious illnesses. Based in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, we continue to drive innovation in the biotech industry while maintaining our core mission of helping patients worldwide.
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