Principal Scientist – Computational Biology & Translational AI (Oncology Precision Medicine)
Amgen
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
May 8, 2026
Views
218
Salary Range
$167k - $227k
USD
Job Description
Amgen seeks a Principal Scientist in Computational Biology & Translational AI focused on developing AI-enabled analytical systems connecting preclinical and clinical data across oncology programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead pan-asset forward and reverse translational analyses integrating multiple data types to generate mechanistic insights
- Design generative and agentic AI systems for hypothesis generation and evidence synthesis
- Develop multi-agent workflows integrating omics, imaging, pathology, and clinical data
- Build reproducible translational analysis pipelines with AI integration
- Partner with biology, pathology, and clinical teams to contextualize translational signals
- Communicate findings to clinical and scientific stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications (one of)
- PhD/PharmD/MD + 2 years computational biology experience
- Master's + 5 years experience
- Bachelor's + 7 years experience
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, or related field with biology foundation
- Demonstrated expertise in translational science linking molecular mechanisms to clinical outcomes
- Hands-on experience with generative or agentic AI systems
- Multi-modal data integration experience
- Strong programming in R and/or Python
- Knowledge of clinical biomarker platforms
Salary: $167,413 - $226,501 annually
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this job located?
This position is located in South San Francisco, CA.
What are the main responsibilities of this role?
You will lead translational analyses, design AI systems for hypothesis generation, develop multi-agent workflows, build reproducible analysis pipelines, partner with various teams, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The minimum requirements include a PhD/PharmD/MD plus 2 years of computational biology experience, a Master's plus 5 years of experience, or a Bachelor's plus 7 years of experience.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for this position is $167,413 - $226,501 annually.
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Job Information
Source:
manual
AI Relevance:
95/100
(Highly relevant)
Remote Type:
hybrid
Experience:
Senior
Allowed Locations:
Worldwide
Skills & Tags:
computational biology
AI
oncology
translational science
precision medicine
generative AI
multi-omics
Python
R
biomarkers
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