Process Development Scientist - ssNMR & Solid-State Chem

Amgen SA; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen's Cambridge, MA site seeks a Process Development Scientist to advance solid-state characterization and ssNMR-driven formulation work for drug substances and products. This role sits in the Synthetics Enabling Technologies group and collaborates with Process Development and R&D teams.

You will drive lead optimization, support preclinical formulation, and provide early clinical support for drug products while contributing to regulatory filings and development strategies.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• OR Master’s degree and 2 years of scientific experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of scientific experience

Responsibilities

• Explore and implement ssNMR techniques to enhance productivity and robustness of small molecules and biologics development.
• Develop and apply innovative ssNMR approaches to solve complex technical questions.
• Provide solid-state characterization support to biopharmaceutics assessment and drug substance/product development.
• Interface with Process Development and R&D partners to drive project progress.
• Support regulatory filings including IND and NDA and contribute to IP filings.

Skills

ssNMR

Solid-state characterization

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

MS in a relevant field with experience

BS with 4 years scientific experience

Tools

ssNMR instrumentation

DSC/TGA/XRPD

Job description

Amgen's Cambridge, MA site seeks a Process Development Scientist to advance solid-state characterization and ssNMR-driven formulation work for drug substances and products. This role sits in the Synthetics Enabling Technologies group and collaborates with Process Development and R&D teams.

You will drive lead optimization, support preclinical formulation, and provide early clinical support for drug products while contributing to regulatory filings and development strategies.