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Process Development - Senior Scientist
What you will do
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Amgen is currently seeking a Process Development Senior Scientist in our Pre-Pivotal Attribute Sciences Department in Thousand Oaks, CA. Amgen's Attribute Sciences (AS) department within the Process Development (PD) organization defines the critical quality characteristics of the therapies it produces and optimizes state-of-the-art analytical tools to guide that development. The Pre-Pivotal AS organization's focus is on supporting analytical method development and product characterization to advance candidates from research to first-in-human (FIH) clinical trials.
The Process Development Senior Scientist will contribute to Amgen's diverse early-stage portfolio of therapeutic modalities with a focus on understanding process and product properties of large molecule drug candidates and assessing the product quality attributes of biotherapeutics being developed across multiple therapeutic areas in Amgen's pipeline. The candidate will be responsible for analytical leadership of pre-pivotal programs and the implementation of sophisticated analytical techniques to characterize novel modalities in the pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as Attribute Sciences Team/Technical Lead (ASTL) to support lead molecule selection and development through FIH clinical trials
Independently design and execute experiments to gain fundamental understanding of product quality attributes and stability characteristics of biotherapeutics
Develop and optimize analytical methods (e.g. HPLC/UHPLC, CE) to ensure method performance, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability
Support drug substance and drug product process development by providing technical and strategic input
Develop and deploy in silico analysis and data science platforms to enhance attribute understanding, consolidate data, and enable generation of cross product insights
Effectively communicate with key stakeholders from peers to senior management across functions through presentations and written communications
Coordinate technology transfer with internal and external partners to ensure proper control strategies and regulatory compliance
Author regulatory documents and understand expectations for analytical methods, control and stability strategy, and comparability
Actively collaborate with cross-functional partners in Research, Process Development, Product Quality, and Manufacturing to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Engage with industry, academia, and regulatory authorities through publications, conferences, and participation in consortia to stay current with and shape emerging analytical technology, attribute understanding, and data science approaches
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 an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Scientific experience OR
Master's degree and 3 years of Scientific experience OR
Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable]
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, chemistry, or other life science areas plus 2 or more years of industry experience
Strong lab skills to design and execute scientific experiments with high safety standards and ability to be resourceful and creative
Strong foundation in data analysis and interpretation, with the ability to communicate complex technical results to both technical and non-technical audiences
Expertise in analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting for using HPLC/UHPLC, CE
Proven experience in separation sciences, protein chemistry, and biochemistry
Proficiency in programming, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence tools, and building user friendly workflows and visualization tools
Familiarity with commonly observed product quality attributes associated with therapeutic proteins (e.g. aggregation, fragmentation, deamidation, oxidation, partial reduction, glycosylation), and their enrichment (e.g. physicochemical stress, fractionation, enzymatic processing), characterization, and quantification tools
Prior experience with authoring or contributing to regulatory filings
Team player who can also work independently to advance projects within required deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills for the timely documentation, presentation, and discussion of scientific results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment
What you can expect from 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
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