Career CategoryScientific
Job DescriptionProcess Development Sr Principal ScientistWhat you will doIn this vital role, you will lead a team of analytical scientists responsible for developing, transferring, validating, and implementing analytical methods to support late-phase oligonucleotide programs through commercialization. As the Attribute Sciences Team Lead (ASTL), you will provide scientific, technical, and strategic leadership, driving the development and application of analytical tools to characterize critical quality attributes and advance product and process understanding. You will leverage platform expertise and deep product attribute knowledge to shape analytical control strategies and enable successful process performance qualification (PPQ), regulatory submissions, marketing authorization, and commercial launch. In close collaboration with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and external partners, you will influence cross-functional decisions, resolve complex technical challenges, and ensure successful execution of commercialization strategies.
- Lead and mentor a group of analysts in supporting process development. Provide career development guidance to the team members.
- Lead analytical method development for synthetic small molecules, synthetic peptide, and/or SiRNA manufacturing, release testing and characterization.
- Collaborate closely with drug substance and drug product process development colleagues to achieve project objectives.
- Define analytical control strategies and implement methodologies for development of late phase clinical programs.
- Provide concise summary to cross-functional leadership for endorsement of key decisions.
- Oversee activities at contract manufacturing and testing sites.
- Author technical reports and analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) sections in regulatory documents. Address analytical and product quality inquiries from health authorities.
What we expect of youWe 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 and 3 years of
Scientific experience
OR
Master's degree and 6 years of
Scientific experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of
Scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications:- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Material Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, focusing on process and product development, and analytical method development for small molecule, peptide, and/or oligonucleotide drug substances and products.
- Strong understanding of small molecule analysis, structure elucidation and solid-state characterization informed by knowledge of organic chemistry.
- Strong understanding of peptide and/or oligonucleotide structural elucidation and characteristics that relate to quality of peptide and/or oligonucleotide.
- Hands on experience in method development, validation, and transfer for in-process, release, and stability testing
- Strong experience in oligonucleotide method development, characterization, and analytical control strategy especially having mass spectroscopy (MS) experience.
- Proficiency in a broad spectrum of structure elucidation and physicochemical techniques including MS, UV, NMR, FTIR, etc.
- Familiarity with USP monographs and chapters, and ICH/FDA guidance documents related to analytical method transfer and validation, impurities, mutagenic impurities, etc.
- Solid understanding of GLP and GMP requirements and their application in a phase appropriate manner
- Experience in technical transfer for non-GMP and GMP production and testing to external contract organizations, able to manage deliverables against timelines.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide concise summary to cross-functional leadership and guidance to CMC and non-clinical teams, e.g. informing and defending the Quality Target Product Profile
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and across various geographic locations in different time zones.
- Excellent technical writing skills with attention to detail in authoring methods, specifications, technical reports, and regulatory filing documents
What you can expect of usAs 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.
Salary Range157,737.05USD -213,408.95 USD
