Amgen Jobshttp://www.amgen.jobs2012-05-26 20:33:54.153634PTRJuncosAuto req 15675BR
Job Posting Title Principal Scientist
Career Category Process Development
Employee Subgroup Salaried FT
Country (State/Region) United States - Puerto Rico
Location (City) Juncos
Amgen Job Description SUMMARY
To develop projects/programs and contribute to novel experimental strategies and scientific vision. Functions as a
lead scientific resource with cross-functional impact. Capable of managing and leading scientific projects which may
involve cross functional areas
FUNCTIONS
1. Guides the successful completion of major programs by either functioning in a project leadership role or as
the lead scientific/technical resource.
2. Decisions or recommendations impact the ability to achieve functional /departmental objectives.
3. Provides guidance in the resolution of scientific/technical issues within the function/department.
4. Works independently and integrates activities with other function/department.
5. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives or assignments within the function /department
6. Evaluates progress toward goals and achievement of milestones for work group, with limited additional
oversight, may translate evaluation into appropriate action.
7. Anticipates complex technical problems and develops practical an innovative solutions.
8. Frequently develops novel processes or approaches to solve problems within a broad discipline within the
work group.
9. Identifies and analyzes factors and trends outside immediate area that impact project or function/department
10. Frequently introduces or creates new technologies and concepts
11. Leads teams that contribute to the achievement of department/project/product team objectives
12. Coaches, motivates and provides career and scientific/technical, advice to colleagues within the
function/department
13. Communicates and/or presents scientific/technical information formally and informally within area of expertise
to a diverse set of audiences, including senior management and external scientific community
14. Applies knowledge of drug discovery and development process to guide functions/departments
15. Act as scientific/technical expert within the function /department
16. Leads the development of key scientific/technical comments.
** Other functions may be assigned.
Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree and 2 years of directly related experience or Master’s degree and 6 years of directly related
experience or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of directly related experience or Associate’s degree and 10 years of
directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
? Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech processes
? Familiarity with documentation in a highly regulated environment
? Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment and computers as appropriate.
? Ability to interpret and apply GLPs and GMPs.
? Able to develop solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope
? Demonstrated skills in the following areas:
o Problem solving and applied engineering.
o Basic technical report writing
o Verbal communication
? Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
o Basic technical presentations
o Personal Organization
o Dealing with and managing change
o Technical (Equipment Specific)
o Analytical Problem Solving
o Computer Literacy
? Specialized equipment/process expertise
? Interacts effectively with variety of communication and working styles
? Ability to independently determine when additional internal resources are required to solve problems
? Ability to handle multiple projects at one time
? Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
o Schedule development
o Facilitation
o Collaboration
o Completion and follow-up
? Ability to provide solutions to a large variety of technical problems of moderate to large complexity and scope
? Problem solving skills requiring the application of scientific and theory and calculations and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and approach
? Working knowledge of financial analysis tools
? Ability to delegate and manage the project work of others
? Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
o Negotiation, persuasion and facilitation
o Collaboration
o Project cost development
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership and teambuilding
? Management of contractors and vendors
? Knowledge of theories and principles related to leading edge technologies.
? Advanced (industry level) technical expert in at least one specialty area.
? Ability to motivate and communicate visions/missions
? Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
o Advanced project management
o Presentations to large groups
o External networking
? Personnel coaching and development
Other preferred qualifications:
1) Guides the successful completion of major programs by either functioning in a project leadership role or as the lead scientific/technical resource.
2) Decisions or recommendations impact the ability to achieve functional /departmental objectives.
3) Frequently develops novel processes or approaches to solve problems within a broad discipline within the work group.
4) Coaches, motivates and provides career and scientific/technical, advice to colleagues within the function/department
5) Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
o Schedule development
o Facilitation
o Collaboration
o Completion and follow-up
6) Demonstrated Skills in the following areas:
o Negotiation, persuasion and facilitation
o Collaboration
o Project cost development
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership and teambuilding
7) Personnel coaching and development.2012-05-24 19:03:47Puerto RicoAmgenPrincipal ScientistNone15675BRNoneJuncos, PTR28931880http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28931880/job