Amgen Inc

Senior Principal Scientist Oligonucleotides

Amgen Inc$157K — $213K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD, PharmD, or MD with 3 years of experience; OR Master's with 6 years; OR Bachelor's with 8 years of experience in a scientific role.
  • 6+ years in pharmaceutical industry focusing on oligonucleotide process development.
  • Experience in GMP manufacturing and technology transfer to contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
  • Demonstrated functional representation on a Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) or Product Development Team (PDT).
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to build effective teams.
  • Published research, patents, or presentations in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team to create sustainable oligonucleotide manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strategize and enhance production capacity.
  • Drive innovation in oligonucleotide technology.
  • Support current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and handle technology transfers to GMP facilities.
  • Develop and refine strategies to ensure optimal process performance through modeling and characterization.
  • Oversee project timelines and ensure all deliverables are met.
  • Assist in generating regulatory documents and support filing processes.
  • Mentor and guide team members in their scientific and technical endeavors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous Retirement and Savings Plan with company contributions.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Award-winning time-off plans to promote work-life balance.
  • Flexible work models available depending on role.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Scientific
Job Description
Process Development Senior Principal Scientist Bioconjugates

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will Amgen's DSTS group within Process Development (PD) is responsible for the invention, development, and implementation of drug substance manufacturing processes and technologies to advance Amgen's exciting portfolio of synthetic and hybrid assets. Process chemists within our team to apply their training to invent synthetic routes and chemical processes to support drug substance manufacturing from early to late-stage development.

Amgen is currently seeking a talented Senior Principal Scientist who will lead a multidisciplinary team of chemists and chemical engineers in the development of efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes, drive capacity expansion projects, and lead technology transfers for oligonucleotides. The candidate will drive technology innovation, provide technical expertise, and develop and mentor staff within the organization. The successful candidate for this role will be a people-centered leader with deep expertise in oligonucleotide process development and industrialization with a proven track record of scientific innovation and leadership within the pharmaceutical industry. The role will be located at either our Thousand Oaks, California or Cambridge, Massachusetts campus.

  • Lead a multidisciplinary project team in the development of sustainable and cost-effective processes for oligonucleotide manufacturing.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and implementation plans to expand production capacity and improve yield.
  • Drive oligonucleotide technology innovation
  • Support cGMP manufacturing and technology transfer to GMP production facilities
  • Develop strategies to ensure process performance through process understanding, modeling and characterization
  • Guide successful completion of project deliverables and ensure timelines are met
  • Work cross-functionally to deliver regulatory documents and support regulatory filings
  • Serve as a technical expert and keep current in the field of bioconjugate manufacturing
  • Coach and provide career and scientific / technical advice to colleagues within the organization


What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] 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:
  • Doctoral degree and 6+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with expertise in oligonucleotide process development
  • GMP manufacturing and technology transfer to CMOs
  • Demonstrated functional representation on a CMC or PDT team
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to achieve results
  • People-centered leadership skills in building strong teams through mutual trust and respect and exhibits Amgen leadership attributes of inspire, accelerate, integrate, and adapt
  • Proven track record of publications, patents and presentations


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.
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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.

Salary Range
157,737.05USD -213,408.95 USD

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Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
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