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Process Development Senior Scientist - Drug Substance Technologies - Synthetics (DSTS)
What you will do
Let's do this! Let's change the world!
Amgen is currently seeking a talented Process Development Senior Scientist to join our Drug Substance Technologies - Synthetics (DSTS) group. 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 apply their synthetic training to invent synthetic routes and chemical processes to support drug substance manufacturing from early to late-stage development.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and team-oriented individual with a strong background in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry with a proven track record of scientific innovation and achievement.
Key Responsibilities:
Invent synthetic routes and develop safe, robust, and cost-effective processes to manufacture synthetic and hybrid drug substances
Advance enabling technologies to accelerate pharmaceutical development and to improve sustainability and process efficiency
Support cGMP manufacturing and technology transfer to our internal manufacturing facilities and external contract manufacturers
Ensure process performance through process understanding, modeling and characterization
Contribute to drug substance development teams by providing experimental results, technical updates, documentation, data interpretation, recommendations, etc.
Work cross-functionally to deliver regulatory documents and support regulatory filings
Serve as a technical expert and keep current in the field of organic and process chemistry
Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team of chemists, engineers and attribute scientists
Work independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines.
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 Scientist 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 organic chemistry and/or biochemistry with a specialization in total synthesis, reaction methodology, mechanistic studies, biocatalysis, peptide chemistry, oligonucleotide chemistry, conjugation chemistry and/or chemoinformatics/machine learning
Post-doctoral experience in an academic laboratory or pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Track record of peer-reviewed publications and research presentations
Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to achieve results
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects
A research summary included with CV is strongly encouraged
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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