Process Development Associate Scientist

BioSpace; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Process Development Associate Scientist to advance late-stage synthetics and drug product processes. You will gain hands-on expertise in formulation and process development for Amgen's synthetic assets, developing robust clinical and commercial formulations and supporting lifecycle initiatives.

You will collaborate with skilled scientists to optimize spray-drying and related unit operations, contributing to both development and commercialization while improving efficiency with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a life sciences-related field with relevant industry experience.
• Experience with manufacturing operations for oral solid dosage forms is preferred.
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental results.
• Strong verbal and written communication in a multidisciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to spray-drying formulation and process development for clinical and commercial assets.
• Collaborate across teams to support development and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Develop and execute experimental designs; analyze data to inform decisions.
• Explore digital and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and insight.
• Support process improvements and cross-functional partnerships.

Skills

Spray-drying formulation

Experimental design

Data analysis

Problem solving

Digital solutions

Education

Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, or life sciences-related field

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of scientific experience

Tools

Spray-drying equipment

Process scale-up

AI-enabled data analysis tools

Job description

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity‑related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award‑winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science‑based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Process Development Associate Scientist

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. As a Process Development Associate Scientist, you will play an integral part in Amgens Late-Stage Synthetics and Commercial Drug Product team within the Drug Product Technologies department. Your responsibilities will center around gaining practical experience and offering hands‑on expertise in formulation and process development for Amgens synthetics pipeline. The core activities of this group involve developing clinical, robust commercial formulations and life cycle management initiatives for a wide array of Amgens synthetic assets.

This position provides the unique opportunity to collaborate with skilled scientists and contribute to the advancement and launch of innovative synthetic drug products across a variety of oral or parenteral dosage forms. Through your work, you will support both the development and commercialization phases, ensuring that Amgen continues to deliver cutting‑edge solutions for patients worldwide.

• Hands‑on experience in spray‑drying formulation and process development, including experimental design, process optimization, data analysis, and characterization of spray‑dried materials.
• Understanding of spray‑drying process scale‑up from laboratory to manufacturing scale, including equipment considerations, technology transfer, process troubleshooting, and identification of critical process parameters and quality attributes.
• Interface within the Drug Product Technologies Department as a team member to support programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the completion of experimental design and execution and assist in the analysis and interpretation of data.
• Utilize digital tools and emerging AI‑enabled solutions to improve experimental efficiency, data analysis, and scientific insight generation.
• Contribute to technical problem‑solving efforts and identify opportunities for automation and digital solutions to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive manual tasks.
• Actively contribute to process improvements, strategy development, and cross‑functional partnerships that promote consistent and efficient practices across late‑stage clinical and commercial synthetic programs.
• Organize and communicate information within the team to help lead to the best possible formulation and processes.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications

• Masters degree and 1 years of scientific experience
• OR
• Bachelors degree and 3 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry, or a life sciences‑related field, with relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of the typical unit operations for the manufacture of oral solid dosage forms (i.e., granulation, roller compaction, drying, milling, blending, compression, film coating, etc.).
• Basic understanding of the physical and chemical stability of synthetic molecules, enabling formulations, amorphous solid dispersions, and how manufacturing processes, including spray drying, HME, roller compaction, and compression, impact product quality.
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental results.
• Strong problem‑solving skills applied to the formulation and characterization of parenteral and oral synthetic molecules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting scientific results in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, team‑based settings.
• A proactive, curious, and innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for applying digital solutions to scientific challenges.

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, well 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.

About our culture and values

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 to 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.

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.

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