Process Development Senior Associate

Process Development Senior Associate

As a Process Development Senior Associate, you will play an integral part in Amgen's Late‑Stage Synthetics and Commercial Drug Product team within the Drug Product Technologies department. Your responsibilities will center around gaining practical experience and offering hands‑on expertise in formulation and process development for Amgen's synthetics pipeline. The core activities involve developing clinical and robust commercial formulations for a wide array of Amgen's synthetic assets, supporting both development and commercialization phases to deliver cutting‑edge solutions worldwide.

• Interface within the Drug Product Technologies Department as a team member to support programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the completion of experimentation design and execution and assist in analysis and interpretation of data.
• Utilize digital tools and emerging AI‑enabled solutions to improve experimental efficiency, data analysis, and scientific insight generation.
• Contribute to technical problem‑solving efforts and identify opportunities for automation and digital solutions to improve efficiency and reduce repetitive manual tasks.
• Actively contribute to process improvements, strategy development, and cross‑functional partnerships that promote consistent and efficient practices across late‑stage clinical and commercial synthetic programs.
• Organize and communicate information within the team to help lead to the best possible formulation and processes.

We are all different, yet we each bring unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a collaborative partner with the following qualifications.

• Master's degree
• OR a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of scientific experience
• OR an Associate's degree and 4 years of scientific experience
• OR a high school diploma / GED and 6 years of scientific experience

• Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical or Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chemistry or Life Sciences related field.
• Understanding or willingness to learn the typical unit operations for the manufacture of oral solid dosage forms (granulation, roller compaction, drying, milling, blending, compression, film coating, etc.).
• Basic understanding of physical/chemical stability of synthetic molecules and how process impacts product quality.
• Ability to design, execute, and interpret experimental results.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to apply formulation and characterization of parenteral and oral synthetic molecules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting scientific results in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, team‑based settings.
• A proactive, curious, and innovative mindset, with enthusiasm for applying digital solutions to scientific challenges.

We support your professional and personal growth and well‑being through competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $xxx,xxx.
00 to $xxx,xxx.
00. Additional benefits include a comprehensive employee benefits package, discretionary annual bonus program, stock‑based long‑term incentives, award‑winning time‑off plans, and flexible work models where possible.

• 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.

Final date to receive applications:
No Final date to receive applications. We will continue accepting applications until sufficient candidates are received or a candidate is selected.

Sponsorship:
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.