Process Development Senior Scientist

Responsibilities

• Design and develop synthetic routes and scalable chemical processes for the manufacture of synthetic and hybrid drug substances
• Develop safe, robust, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes suitable for clinical and commercial production
• Advance enabling technologies that accelerate pharmaceutical development and improve sustainability and process robustness
• Support cGMP manufacturing activities and assist with technology transfer efforts to internal sites and external CMOs
• Build process understanding through experimentation, process characterization, modeling, and data analysis
• Contribute to cross-functional drug substance development teams by providing technical expertise and scientific recommendations
• Collaborate across disciplines to support regulatory filings and author technical documentation

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, or MD (or equivalent experience)
• Expertise in organic chemistry
• Experience in total synthesis or reaction methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with expertise in mechanistic chemistry or process development
• Postdoctoral experience in academia or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Knowledge of ADC or peptides
• Demonstrated track record of scientific innovation through peer-reviewed publications or patents
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans

About the Company

Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking the potential of biology to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. Since 1980, we have pioneered advancements in oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare diseases, developing a deep pipeline of innovative medicines to improve human health outcomes worldwide.