Process Development Senior Associate
Amgen
Process Development Senior Associate
Amgen
Makes biotech medicines for serious illnesses
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 Senior Associate
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will join our Pivotal Drug Product Technologies group in Thousand Oaks, CA. This group supports drug product commercial formulation development as well as formulation/fill/finish process development for Amgen’s Late-Stage biologics. 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)
Build a wide range of data and analytics solutions, from available commercial dashboarding tools such as TIBCO Spotfire, MS Smartsheet
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
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Scientific experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics or related field
1+ 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)
Understanding of physical/chemical stability of proteins and how process-related stresses impact molecule attributes and product quality. Familiarity with ADCs is preferred.
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 new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and align with company policies
Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude
Critical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills
Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication (oral and written)
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:
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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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.
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80,044.50USD -108,295.50 USDAmgen develops and makes biologic medicines, which are drugs built from proteins and antibodies grown in living cells, for serious conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and bone loss. Its anemia drug Epogen, approved in 1989, became one of the biotechnology industry's first blockbuster medicines. Amgen grows these drugs in large tanks called bioreactors, and its products include the cholesterol drug Repatha, the bone-building drug Evenity, and the severe asthma drug Tezspire. It earns money by selling these medicines, mostly through large drug wholesalers that supply hospitals and pharmacies. Amgen was founded in 1980 and is based in Thousand Oaks, California.
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