Process Development Associate – Pre-Pivotal Drug Product

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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 Associate – Pre-Pivotal Drug Product

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!

In this dynamic role you will focus on early formulation development and physicochemical characterization to support for preclinical and clinical development programs. In doing so they will contribute to regulatory filings and to Amgen’s intellectual property. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply innovative data science techniques to advance our high-throughput and digital workflows.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in evaluating and implementing enabling drug delivery strategies for challenging molecules requiring specialized formulation approaches

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the basic operations of laboratory automation platforms for high-throughput screening

• Assist with data capture and troubleshooting from automated systems to ensure efficient operations and accurate documentation

• Provide solid state form selection and characterization support for DS and DP process development for small molecules and biologics—from Discovery through Commercial

• Coordinate with team members and external partners to meet defined tasks and project milestones

• Apply continuous improvement practices to enhance overall laboratory efficiency

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:

• High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Scientific experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific field, plus at least one year of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience.

• Proven understanding of solid-state characterization techniques (e.g., XRPD, TGA, DSC, particle size analysis, microscopy, surface area measurement, DVS)

• Strong time and resource management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Previous Amgen internship or Co-Op experience

• Hands-on experience in research laboratories

• An ability to integrate automation solutions and data science approaches to enhance laboratory workflows

• Proficiency with instrumentation platforms and client-server data management systems

• Experience applying statistical analysis and data visualization tools

• Problem solver with a proactive demeanor and ability to collaborate and work in a cross functional/multidisciplinary environment

• Abilities to take initiative, work independently, and be flexible in responsibilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills – ability to distill, craft and present key messages relative to diverse audience requirements

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.

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