Process Development Engineer (MSAT)

Amgen SA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Singapore is hiring a Process Development Engineer (MSAT) to provide scientific and technical support within the Process Development group at one of the world’s leading biotech manufacturing facilities. This role involves technology transfer, process qualification, and real-time process analytics.

You will collaborate with drug substance technology teams, QA, NPI, and manufacturing to ensure alignment with program needs, while applying strong communication skills in deviations and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering/biotechnology or related field.
• 2+ years of directly related experience in commercial manufacturing within biotech/pharma.
• Experience with regulated environments (cGMP).
• Strong technical and analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate non-routine activities including technology transfer and process qualification.
• Support NPI and lifecycle changes by aligning process design with site capabilities.
• Assist make-a-batch exercises to assess facility fit and identify gaps.
• Support feasibility and control strategy development for new equipment/tech.
• Lead investigations and communicate findings to teams and leadership where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain tech transfer efficiency tools and templates.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

cGMP experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years related experience

Associate’s degree + 6 years related

High school diploma / GED + 8 years related experience

Tools

Single-use technologies

Job description

Join Amgen's Mission to Serve Patients

At Amgen, our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives everything we do. Every team member plays an important role in helping advance science and deliver medicines that make a meaningful difference for patients around the world.

Amgen fights the world's toughest diseases by harnessing the best of biology and technology. We draw on our scientific expertise to push beyond what is known today and help people live longer, fuller lives.

If you are energized by collaboration, continuous learning, and meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and help make an impact.

Process Development Engineer (MSAT)

What you will do

The Process Development Engineer will provide scientific and technical support within the Process Development group at Amgen’s Next Generation Biologics Manufacturing Facility in Singapore. This is one of the most advanced biotech manufacturing facilities in the world: employing the latest technologies for single use processing, connected processing, and real-time process analytical technologies.

• Applies engineering knowledge to coordinate assigned non-routine activities, including technology transfer, process qualification, process performance monitoring and troubleshooting of unit operations.
• Supports new product introductions (NPI) and lifecycle changes by integrating process design requirements with manufacturing site procedures and capabilities
• Supports make-a-batch exercises to determine facility fit and identify gaps.
• Support process feasibility and control strategy development for new equipment/technology introduction
• Contributes to investigations and, based on role level and assignment, may lead investigations within a defined scope; prepares technical and product-impact assessments and communicates findings to teams and leadership.
• Builds, maintains and improve tech transfer efficiency tools, including development of templated documents, implementation of lessons learned and more.
• Builds and sustains relationships with partners – drug substance technology teams, NPI, QA, Supply Chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment between program needs and site capabilities.
• Utilize strong technical and verbal communication skills in deviation assessment and presentations

The core responsibilities apply to Engineer I and Engineer II. The complexity of assignments, degree of independence and technical leadership increase based on role level and demonstrated

What we expect of you

• Master’s degree OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of directly related experience OR
• Associate’s degree and/or 6 years of directly related experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of directly related experience
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in the commercial manufacturing environment within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries
• At least 2 years’ experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP) required
• Good cell culture and/or purification process knowledge, including single-use technologies
• Experience in troubleshooting unit operations, and resolving and documenting investigations to support cGMP production
• Problem solving skills requiring the application of strong scientific and engineering theory and calculations and creative skills in the development of hypotheses and approach
• Demonstrated working knowledge of applicable regulatory and cGMP requirements
• Ability to learn and act on dynamic information at a rapid pace and elevate relevant issues to management when required.
• Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop medicines for patients, we also invest in our people. Through competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a collaborative culture, we'll support your growth both professionally and personally.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.