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Amgen’s Induced Proximity Platform (IPP) is advancing a growing portfolio of therapeutic opportunities that leverage proximity biology to access previously undruggable targets. Through the discovery of small molecules that induce or stabilize protein–protein interactions, IPP is expanding the range of mechanisms and targets addressable by drug discovery. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Principal Scientist to lead discovery efforts at the intersection of chemical biology, induced proximity, and phenotypic drug discovery. This role will focus on molecular glue discovery in disease-relevant systems, combining phenotypic screening, chemical genetics, and mechanistic biology to uncover novel therapeutic opportunities.
Job Responsibility
Lead discovery efforts using phenotypic screening and chemical genetics approaches to identify novel proximity-driven mechanisms
Develop and apply disease-relevant cellular models to uncover actionable biology
Integrate chemical biology and mechanistic studies to translate phenotypic findings into drug discovery programs
Contribute to a growing portfolio of induced proximity-based therapeutic opportunities
Design and implement phenotypic screening strategies to enable discovery of molecular glues and proximity-based modulators
Build and optimize high-content and high-throughput assays, including imaging-based and multi-parametric readouts
Apply chemical genetics approaches to interrogate biological pathways and support target identification and validation
Integrate chemical biology and mechanistic studies to elucidate compound mode of action, including induced proximity and protein interaction networks
Partner with cross-functional teams to advance discoveries from screening through early drug discovery
Leverage omics, and data-driven approaches to extract insights from complex phenotypic datasets
Contribute to scientific strategy, present findings, and mentor team members as appropriate
Requirements
Doctorate degree in Chemical Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field and 3 years chemical biology and small molecule discovery, with experience in proximity-based mechanisms, molecular glues, or related areas experience
Master's degree in Chemical Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field and 6 years of chemical biology and small molecule discovery, with experience in proximity-based mechanisms, molecular glues, or related areas experience
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field and 8 years of chemical biology and small molecule discovery, with experience in proximity-based mechanisms, molecular glues, or related areas experience
Nice to have
Demonstrated experience developing and executing phenotypic screening assays, including high-content or high-throughput platforms
Experience working with disease-relevant cellular models
Strong background in mechanism-of-action studies using cellular and molecular biology approaches
Proven ability to integrate biology and chemistry to drive discovery efforts
Track record of scientific contributions (publications, patents, presentations)
Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a matrixed research environment
Experience with chemical genetics approaches in phenotypic discovery
Familiarity with proteomics, transcriptomics, or systems biology approaches
Experience supporting target identification or deconvolution from phenotypic screens
Exposure to induced proximity or targeted protein degradation concepts
Experience contributing to or leading cross-functional discovery teams
What we offer
Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions