April O'Connell, PhD, DABT in

April O'Connell, PhD, DABT

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Scientific Associate Director Translational Safety and Risk Sciences at Amgen
📍 United States

April OConnell is a Scientific Associate Director at Amgen, specializing in the nonclinical safety evaluation of molecules for rare diseases, antivirals, and inflammation. A Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Arizona and a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology, she has extensive experience in managing IND-enabling studies and drafting regulatory documents.

She is passionate about fostering the next generation of scientists, with a focus on helping trainees develop transferable skills and professional networks for careers in industry. Her long-standing, active leadership within the Society of Toxicology reflects a deep commitment to her professional community.

Unique fact: April is the Vice President-Elect for 2025 for the Society of Toxicologys Regulatory and Safety Evaluation Specialty Section.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Scientific Associate Director Translational Safety and Risk Sciences
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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Nonclinical Safety
Her entire career, from Gilead Sciences to Amgen, has been focused on nonclinical safety, pathobiology, and toxicology for new therapeutics.
Regulatory Science
Holds multiple leadership roles, including VP-Elect, in the Society of Toxicology's Regulatory and Safety Evaluation Specialty Section (RSESS).
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Scientific Associate Director Translational Safety and Risk Sciences
Amgen
9-2021 - 10-2023
Associate Director & Interim Toxicology Leader
Horizon
4-2015 - 9-2021
Nonclinical Safety and Pathobiology, Toxicologist
Gilead Sciences
1-2014 - 4-2015
Oakridge Institute for Science Education (ORISE) postdoctoral participant
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
8-2013 - 1-2014
UNC and ORISE Postdoctoral Trainee at the EPA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Education
2008 - 2013
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Arizona
2004 - 2007
B.S.
University of Arizona
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