lifelancer
The External Research & Development Director at Amgen leads the External R&D Early Innovation group, driving the search, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of external partnerships focused on small‑molecule drug discovery and oncology technologies. The role manages cross‑functional review teams, collaborates with senior leadership, and contributes to Amgen’s external innovation strategy while mentoring others and representing the company to external stakeholders.
Headquarters
London, England, United Kingdom
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2020
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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