Amgen Inc

Process Development Principal Scientist

Amgen Inc$141K — $191K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate (PhD, PharmD, MD) or Master's with 5 years of experience in Operations, or Bachelor's with 7 years of experience in Operations.
  • PhD in Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field is preferred.
  • Strong foundation in organic chemistry with a focus on organic molecules and assemblies.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with oral solid dosage forms is desirable.
  • Proficient with characterization techniques like XRPD, DSC, TGA, and SEM.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies and conduct DOE studies for drug product development.
  • Lead Drug Product Teams and represent the DP function on Product Development Teams.
  • Collaborate across functions including Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.
  • Mentor and supervise team members in their scientific work.
  • Design and execute experiments aligned with drug product objectives.
  • Summarize and present technical results for regulatory filings and internal documentation.
  • Engage with external industry groups and academic partners to advance research initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based incentives.
  • Award-winning time-off plans for work-life balance.
  • Flexible work models where applicable.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Operations
Job Description
Process Development Principal Scientist

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will serve on the Drug Product Team (DPT), developing innovative functional area strategies and designing and executing DOE studies to support late stage and commercial programs.
  • This Amgen leader will apply deep expertise in organic chemistry and their assemblies to develop innovative, fast-paced approaches as part of cross-functional teams.
  • The Amgen DPT leader will lead Drug Product Teams as a DPTL and represent the DP function on Product Development Teams to advance late-stage assets through commercial formulation and process development, process characterization, marketing application, and post-launch commercial maintenance.
  • The individual will collaborate effectively within DPT and across Amgen functions, including Drug Substance Technologies, Attribute Sciences, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism, Clinical Development, and Biostatistics.
  • Will mentor and supervise scientists.
  • Design and execute experiments to support drug product development objectives.
  • Summarize results in technical documents, regulatory filings, and presentations.
  • Engage proactively and effectively with external industry groups, such as the IQ Consortium, and academic partners, such as university consortia.
  • Provide technical expertise on the structure, reactivity, and physicochemical properties of materials, including drug substances and excipients.


What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD Operations experience
OR
Master's degree and 5 years Operations experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 7 years Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field, such as Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Strong scientific foundation with deep understanding of organic molecules and their assemblies.
  • Strong scientific acumen in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and the physicochemical properties of small molecules.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably with oral solid dosage forms.
  • Proficiency with characterization techniques, including XRPD, DSC, TGA, SEM, and related methods.
  • Knowledge of patent application processes and related legal frameworks is advantageous.
  • Proven experience in authoring relevant sections for market applications and responding to questions from the agency.
  • Experience mentoring and developing team members.
  • Comprehensive understanding of unit operations used to manufacture oral solid dosage forms.
  • Ability to design, execute, and complete independent formulation research.
  • Demonstrated record of scientific publication and research dissemination.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional technical writing skills with strong attention to detail.


What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
  • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
  • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Salary Range
141,836.95USD -191,897.05 USD

About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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