When Amgen was founded in 1980, the company consisted of a few scientists working on a single lab bench in one building. Today, we are the world’s largest biotechnology company, with approximately 14,000 staff members worldwide – and growing.

Amgen has pioneered the development of novel products based on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology and launched the biotechnology industry’s first blockbusters. To sustain our success, we aim to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to our mission of serving patients. Together, we live the Amgen values as we create innovative, best-in-class therapeutics that dramatically improve people’s lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Biostatistical Programmer will generate randomization lists and assist in the review of key study-related documents produced by other functions (e.g. CRF, Data Management Plan etc)
Write, test and validate software programs to produce SDF and analysis datasets and TLGs for inclusion within CSRs, ISS / ISE, publications and other communications
Develop, test and release software in a Unix environment
Understand and execute department-level, program-level and study-level macros and utilities
Write, test, validate study-level macros and utilities
Assist in the review of Amgen Policies, SOPs and other controlled documents
Assist with study and systems audits by Amgen CQA and external bodies, and respond to audit questions and findings
Provide input to and participate in intra-departmental and global Biostatistics meetings
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Global Biostatistics and Development
Computer programming, preferably SAS or other procedural languages
Problem Solving
Team Work
Attention to Detail
Project Management
Scientific / Technical Excellence
English

REQUIREMENTS

1-3 years experience BS/BSc or higher degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Life Sciences or other relevant scientific subject

PREFERENCES

Candidates should be able to live/relocate to the Seattle, Washington Area.

TERMS

Full-time employment

LOCALE

Seattle, Washington - 98119

COMPENSATION

DOE

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our career website and apply to requisition amge-00024407
http://www.amgen.com/careers

DEADLINE

Asap, just posted position 1/22/2007