Director, Preclinical

Amgen Inc

Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Base: $211,668 - 265,056 annually; bonus/equity: d...
Onsite
Attending veterinarian responsibilities
Usda animal welfare act compliance
Aaalac accreditation experience
The role serves as the Attending Veterinarian ensuring ethical, compliant, and high-quality animal research at Amgen Thousand Oaks

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the Attending Veterinarian ensuring ethical, compliant, and high-quality animal research at Amgen Thousand Oaks.
  • Candidates must lead regulatory programs to ensure compliance with USDA/Animal Welfare Act and AAALAC standards while managing inspection readiness.
  • Amgen offers a competitive salary range of $211,668 - 265,056 along with comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and stock incentives.

Matching Summary

The role serves as the Attending Veterinarian ensuring ethical, compliant, and high-quality animal research at Amgen Thousand Oaks.

Salary

Base: $211,668 - 265,056 annually; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and flexible work models

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Attending Veterinarian responsibilities
  • USDA Animal Welfare Act compliance
  • AAALAC accreditation experience
  • Direct management of veterinary teams
  • IACUC protocol oversight

Nice-to-have

  • ACLAM board certification or eligibility
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry settings
  • International travel capability
  • California veterinary licensure
  • Biosecurity and disease prevention expertise

Key Requirements

  • PhD, DVM, or VMD degree
  • 4+ years of related experience
  • 4+ years of people management experience
  • Current veterinary licensure in at least one state
  • USDA Accreditation Veterinarian (Category 2) or ability to obtain within 6 months

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