Career Category

Scientific

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.

Analytical Chemist - Process Development Senior Scientist

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! Amgen is currently seeking a Sr. Scientist - Analytical Chemist in our Pre-Pivotal Attribute Sciences Department in Thousand Oaks, CA. This group is responsible for early phase analytical development, including method development, method validation, method transfer, process and product development support, and GMP testing of early phase drug substances and drug products. The individual will work closely with a team of analysts and scientists responsible for the technical aspects of developing the analytical tools to gain understanding of key attributes in product and process for early phase synthetic programs. The Sr. Scientist will integrate and successfully use platform and prior product knowledge to advance Amgen practices and ensure success from clinical candidate selection to IND filings. The Sr. Scientist should have strong analytical chemistry and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytical method development, validation and troubleshooting for small molecule drug substances and drug products and in-process testing.
Define analytical control strategies and implement methodologies for development of early phase clinical programs.
Collaborate with drug substance and drug product process development colleagues.
Manage activities at contract manufacturing and testing sites.
May lead and develop a small group of scientists.

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:

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] OR
Master’s degree and 3 years of scientific experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of scientific experience

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Biochemical or Chemical Engineering
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry in process and product development and drug substance and drug product analytical method development.
Strong understanding of small molecule analysis, structure elucidation, and solid-state characterization guided and informed by knowledge of organic chemistry.
Experience in a wide variety of structure elucidation and physiochemical techniques including mass spectrometry, UV, NMR, FTIR, chromatography, particle size determination, crystal characterization, etc.
Ability to develop and implement methods for in-process, release, and stability testing.
Experience in analytical testing requirements for immediate release and controlled release oral solid dosage drug products.
Familiarity with USP monographs and chapters, and ICH/FDA guidance documents related to analytical method transfer and validation, impurities, mutagenic impurities, early phase development, etc.
Solid understanding of GLP and GMP requirements and their application in a phase appropriate manner.
Experience in technical transfer for non-GMP and GMP production and testing to external contract organizations, handle deliverables against timelines.
Strong communication skills and ability to provide cross-functional leadership and guidance to CMC and non-clinical teams, e.g. informing and defending the Quality Target Product Profile.
Works well in cross-functional teams, and across various geographic locations in different time zones.
Excellent technical writing skills and attention to details in authoring methods, specifications, technical reports and regulatory filing documents.
Experience with synthesis, method development and attribute characterization for small molecules, peptides or oligonucleotides

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

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Application deadline

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.

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

125,274.00 USD - 143,832.00 USD