Process Development Senior Scientist

Amgen Inc

Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Base: $136,692.00 - $164,965.00 usd; bonus/equity:...
Hybrid
Doctorate in chemistry or master's with 4 years experience
Bachelor's degree with 6 years industry experience
Strong background in organic chemistry
This role involves inventing synthetic routes and developing safe, robust, and cost-effective processes for drug substance manufacturing

Job Summary

  • This role involves inventing synthetic routes and developing safe, robust, and cost-effective processes for drug substance manufacturing.
  • The successful candidate will support cGMP manufacturing and technology transfer to internal facilities and external contract manufacturers.
  • Amgen offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, health coverage, stock-based incentives, and flexible work models.

Matching Summary

This role involves inventing synthetic routes and developing safe, robust, and cost-effective processes for drug substance manufacturing.

Salary

Base: $136,692.00 - $164,965.00 USD; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus and stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and flexible time-off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctorate in Chemistry or Master's with 4 years experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 6 years industry experience
  • Strong background in organic chemistry
  • Experience inventing synthetic routes
  • Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing processes

Nice-to-have

  • Post-doctoral experience in pharmaceutical industry
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications
  • Ability to work in dynamic interdisciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with process modeling and characterization

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry by June 2026 OR Master's + 4 years exp OR Bachelor's + 6 years exp
  • Specialization in total synthesis or reaction methodology preferred
  • Research summary included with CV strongly encouraged

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