Process Development Associate Scientist
Amgen
Summary
As a Process Development Associate Scientist, you will play an integral part in Amgen’s Late-Stage Synthetics and Commercial Drug Product team within the Drug Product Technologies department. Your responsibilities will center around gaining practical experience and offering hands-on expertise in formulation and process development for Amgen’s synthetics pipeline.
Job description
- Hands-on experience in spray-drying formulation and process development, including experimental design, process optimization, data analysis, and characterization of spray-dried materials.
- Understanding of spray-drying process scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing scale, including equipment considerations, technology transfer, process troubleshooting, and identification of critical process parameters and quality attributes.
- Interface within the Drug Product Technologies Department as a team member to support programs and initiatives.
- Contribute to the completion of experimental design and execution and assist in the analysis and interpretation of data.
- Utilize digital tools and emerging AI-enabled solutions to improve experimental efficiency, data analysis, and scientific insight generation.
- Contribute to technical problem-solving efforts and identify opportunities for automation and digital solutions to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive manual tasks.
- Actively contribute to process improvements, strategy development, and cross-functional partnerships that promote consistent and efficient practices across late-stage clinical and commercial synthetic programs.
- Organize and communicate information within the team to help lead to the best possible formulation and processes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and 1 year of scientific experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of scientific experience
- Hands-on experience in spray-drying formulation and process development
- Understanding of spray-drying process scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing scale
- Understanding of typical unit operations for oral solid dosage forms
- Basic understanding of physical and chemical stability of synthetic molecules
- Ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental results
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, team-based settings
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement and savings plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Paid time-off
Company overview
Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.