Sr. Engineer Process Development

Amgen; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company, Amgen, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to provide technical leadership and support to drug product formulation and fill-finish operations. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to foster team development while ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Candidates should have substantial experience in technical roles and a proven track record of leading initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a similar role or 4 years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams.
• Experience in drug product formulation and cGMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in sterile drug product unit operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop process development SMEs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and data trend analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join the Process Development Commercial Support team based in Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL). This role offers an opportunity to lead both technical initiatives and people, contributing to team development and technical leadership. The team is responsible for providing process and product support to drug product formulation and fill-finish operations in ADL as drug product process SMEs.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical expertise in sterile drug product unit operations such as formulation, vial filling, pre-filled syringe filling, lyophilization and vial capping.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of process development SMEs, fostering technical development and supporting team growth.
• Leading or contributing significantly to product and process investigations, including root cause analysis and product impact assessments.
• Acting as a subject matter expert during change control, assessing the impact of proposed changes on the product and process performance.
• Supporting new product introductions (NPI), including recipe and protocol development, batch execution support and troubleshooting.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process capability, reduce variability and improve productivity.
• Analysing manufacturing data trends to identify opportunities for improvement and prevent potential issues.
• Reviewing and approving GMP documentation such as SOPs, electronic batch records, and product technical documentation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional and global teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategies with potential for advancement in network roles such as Drug Product Team Lead etc.

What we expect of you

We’re looking for a senior-level engineer who not only brings strong technical expertise but is also motivated to take on leadership responsibilities. You should be energized by problem-solving in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable making decisions based on data and sound technical rationale. You should have the ability to translate technical knowledge into clear risk-based decisions and communicate effectively across functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline with 6 years experience in a similar role OR PhD and 4 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build teams, and operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically 6+ years of drug product experience in areas such as drug product formulation, vial/pre-filled syringe filling or lyophilisation.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience guiding teams or technical initiatives and supporting team development.
• Demonstrated experience in parenteral drug product manufacturing and delivery of cross functional, complex technical projects.
• Strong problem-solving technical skills related to parenteral drug product manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of GMP biotechnology manufacturing, with a significant understanding and knowledge of cGMPs. Experience with regulatory agency audits is beneficial.

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join the Process Development Commercial Support team based in Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL). This role offers an opportunity to lead both technical initiatives and people, contributing to team development and technical leadership. The team is responsible for providing process and product support to drug product formulation and fill-finish operations in ADL as drug product process SMEs.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical expertise in sterile drug product unit operations such as formulation, vial filling, pre-filled syringe filling, lyophilization and vial capping.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of process development SMEs, fostering technical development and supporting team growth.
• Leading or contributing significantly to product and process investigations, including root cause analysis and product impact assessments.
• Acting as a subject matter expert during change control, assessing the impact of proposed changes on the product and process performance.
• Supporting new product introductions (NPI), including recipe and protocol development, batch execution support and troubleshooting.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process capability, reduce variability and improve productivity.
• Analysing manufacturing data trends to identify opportunities for improvement and prevent potential issues.
• Reviewing and approving GMP documentation such as SOPs, electronic batch records, and product technical documentation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional and global teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategies with potential for advancement in network roles such as Drug Product Team Lead etc.

What we expect of you

We’re looking for a senior-level engineer who not only brings strong technical expertise but is also motivated to take on leadership responsibilities. You should be energized by problem-solving in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable making decisions based on data and sound technical rationale. You should have the ability to translate technical knowledge into clear risk-based decisions and communicate effectively across functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline with 6 years experience in a similar role OR PhD and 4 years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build teams, and operate across functional boundaries, both internal and external

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically 6+ years of drug product experience in areas such as drug product formulation, vial/pre-filled syringe filling or lyophilisation.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience guiding teams or technical initiatives and supporting team development.
• Demonstrated experience in parenteral drug product manufacturing and delivery of cross functional, complex technical projects.
• Strong problem-solving technical skills related to parenteral drug product manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of GMP biotechnology manufacturing, with a significant understanding and knowledge of cGMPs. Experience with regulatory agency audits is beneficial.

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About the company

Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. Amgen is a values-based company, deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious illnesses.

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