Director Amgen Ventures

Role: Director of Amgen Ventures, responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing strategic venture investments in biotech, healthcare technology, and emerging innovation areas aligned with Amgen's priorities. Responsibilities include identifying and assessing private biotech and tech companies, conducting due diligence on scientific, clinical, and commercial aspects, supporting transaction structuring, and overseeing portfolio management and strategic collaborations. Collaboration spans Research & Development, Business Development, Strategy, Finance, and Legal teams, with engagement in portfolio company oversight and innovation ecosystem relationships. Qualifications: Doctorate with 4+ years or Master’s with 7+ years or Bachelor’s with 9+ years in a scientific field combined with venture capital, private equity, or biotech investing experience. Preferred skills include advanced biotech expertise in therapeutics, platforms, or AI-enabled drug discovery, with proficiency in evaluating biotech companies, financial diligence, and investment structuring. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. High-value specifics: focus on biopharma investments in therapeutics, platform technologies, and healthcare innovations, with emphasis on strategic, scientific, and financial evaluation. Work setup and travel details are not specified.