Process Development - Senior Scientist

Career Category Operations 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. 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 Sr Scientist What you will do Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will provide scientific and technical expertise to support the commercialization of Amgen’s pipeline. This group identifies and coordinates the achievement of product attributes toward quality target product profiles, develops and applies fit-for-purpose analytical methodologies. As a Process Development Scientist, ASTL (Attribute Sciences Team Lead), you will be a member of the Commercial Attribute Sciences group where the responsibilities include: Responsible for analytical leadership of a commercial program(s) including method lifecycle management, method transfer, validation and remediation. Represent Attribute Sciences as a core member of Product Delivery Team(s). Provide analytical subject matter expert technical support to commercial testing, stability programs and manufacturing operations. Interact and collaborate with global cross-functional team that includes DS and DP operations, Quality, Regulatory CMC and Supply Chain. As ASTL, will integrate and successfully utilize platform and prior product knowledge to advance Amgen practices and ensure success of the commercial portfolio. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The scientific professional we seek is a collaborative individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of Scientific or Operations experience OR Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD Scientific or Operations Preferred Qualifications: Sr. Scientist with 5 years of experience in providing and driving analytical deliverables for biopharmaceutical processes and product development. Deep understanding of product quality attributes control strategies, quality attribute assessments, and Quality Target Product Profile throughout the lifecycle of a product. Expert knowledge of analytical methods/technologies used in biologics for both routine and characterization testing using HPLC, CE, LC/MS, ELISA, and/or other techniques. Experience with developing, implementing and commercializing methods for in-process testing, process characterization, release and stability testing. Possess strong understanding of regulatory expectations related to analytical control strategies, familiar with applicable US and worldwide regulatory requirements. Understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Demonstrated experience working in matrix environment. Experience in technical transfer for GMP production and testing to external contract organizations, able to manage deliverables against timelines. Experience in data analysis, statistical analysis, setting acceptance criteria, comparability studies, and process/method transfers. Experience in applying troubleshooting and investigation methodologies. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage one’s project resources. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Strong ability to operate well in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and collaborate successfully cross-functionally. 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 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. . Salary Range 127,764.00 USD - 152,656.00 USD Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen