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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 Sr Associate
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be joining the Pivotal Drug Product Technologies organization at Amgen which develops, characterizes and supports the commercialization of the drug product manufacturing processes for all late-stage programs across the Amgen portfolio.
Amgen is currently seeking a Process Development Senior Associate for our Pivotal Drug Product Technologies Group in Cambridge, MA. This group is responsible for late stage drug product formulation and fill/finish process development for large molecule modalities (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs) and fusion proteins). The Sr. Associate will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists responsible for the technical aspects of Amgen’s drug product commercialization and lifecycle management.
Participate in the planning and design of formulation and process development studies by applying basic science/engineering skills and prior knowledge
Participate in the execution and documentation of laboratory studies with a high degree of accuracy (e.g. UF/DF, filtration, freeze-thaw, stability)
Evaluate product and process performance through analytical testing (e.g. U/HPLC, particle analysis, moisture content)
Perform data analysis using statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP, SAS, etc.)
Apply advanced digital tools to automate data structuring, analyze large and diverse datasets and build intuitive visualizations.
Author/review technical protocols and reports
Participate in team meetings by sharing study designs, results and technical challenges
Auto req ID
469549BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree completed by June 2026
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics or related discipline
2 years of experience in pharmaceuticals/biotechnology that includes process characterization, formulation development, equipment design and implementation, technology transfers
Familiarity with pharmaceutical/biotechnology process development
Knowledge of Drug Product unit operations (i.e. ultrafiltration/diafiltration, filling, filtration, mixing, etc.) and experience with relevant analytical techniques (i.e. SEC, CEX, HIAC, MFI)
Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SAS, JMP or Minitab)
Experience with programming (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB) and database languages (e.g. SQL), as well as data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Spotfire, D3js)
Ability to learn and rapidly adapt to new requirements in a fast paced environment
Critical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills
Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication (oral and written)
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, 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Salary Range
80,044.50USD -108,295.50 USD
City*
Cambridge
State*
Massachusetts
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Amgen
Salary Range
$75,000-$100,000
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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 Sr Associate
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be joining the Pivotal Drug Product Technologies organization at Amgen which develops, characterizes and supports the commercialization of the drug product manufacturing processes for all late-stage programs across the Amgen portfolio.
Amgen is currently seeking a Process Development Senior Associate for our Pivotal Drug Product Technologies Group in Cambridge, MA. This group is responsible for late stage drug product formulation and fill/finish process development for large molecule modalities (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs) and fusion proteins). The Sr. Associate will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists responsible for the technical aspects of Amgen’s drug product commercialization and lifecycle management.
Participate in the planning and design of formulation and process development studies by applying basic science/engineering skills and prior knowledge
Participate in the execution and documentation of laboratory studies with a high degree of accuracy (e.g. UF/DF, filtration, freeze-thaw, stability)
Evaluate product and process performance through analytical testing (e.g. U/HPLC, particle analysis, moisture content)
Perform data analysis using statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP, SAS, etc.)
Apply advanced digital tools to automate data structuring, analyze large and diverse datasets and build intuitive visualizations.
Author/review technical protocols and reports
Participate in team meetings by sharing study designs, results and technical challenges
Auto req ID
469549BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree completed by June 2026
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific, Engineering or Operations experience
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics or related discipline
2 years of experience in pharmaceuticals/biotechnology that includes process characterization, formulation development, equipment design and implementation, technology transfers
Familiarity with pharmaceutical/biotechnology process development
Knowledge of Drug Product unit operations (i.e. ultrafiltration/diafiltration, filling, filtration, mixing, etc.) and experience with relevant analytical techniques (i.e. SEC, CEX, HIAC, MFI)
Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SAS, JMP or Minitab)
Experience with programming (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB) and database languages (e.g. SQL), as well as data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Spotfire, D3js)
Ability to learn and rapidly adapt to new requirements in a fast paced environment
Critical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills
Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication (oral and written)
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, 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Salary Range
80,044.50USD -108,295.50 USD
City*
Cambridge
State*
Massachusetts
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Amgen
Salary Range
$75,000-$100,000
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000