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Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.\nSince 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. 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.\nOur 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.\nProcess Development Senior Scientist\nWhat you will do\nLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will serve as part of the Drug Product Team (DPT) providing creative functional area strategies, crafting and executing DOE’s during the development of pivotal and commercial ready programs.\nThis Amgen leader will apply deep expertise in organic molecules and their assemblies to develop innovative, accelerated approaches within cross-functional teams.\nCollaborate across DPT and with partner functions, including Drug Substance Technologies, Attribute Sciences, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism, Clinical Development, and Biostatistics.\nBuild effective working relationships within DPT and across Amgen functions, including Drug Substance Technologies, Attribute Sciences, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing, Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism, Clinical Development, and Biostatistics.\nDesign and execute experiments.\nSummarize results in technical documents, regulatory filings, and presentations.\nProactively engage with external industry groups, such as the IQ Consortium, and academic organizations, such as university consortia.\nProvide technical expertise on the structure, reactivity, and physicochemical properties of materials, including drug substances and excipients.\nWhat we expect of you\nWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a go getter with these qualifications.\nBasic Qualifications:\nDoctorate degree \nOR\nMaster’s degree and 2 years of Scientific experience\nOR\nBachelor’s degree and 4 years of Scientific experience\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPh.D. in a relevant scientific field such as Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences, or Pharmaceutical Sciences\nStrong scientific background for the deep understanding of the organic molecules and their assemblies.\nProfound scientific acumen with a focus on organic chemistry, Physical Chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and the physicochemical properties of small molecules.\nIndustry experience: Prior work in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly with oral solid dosage forms.\nTechnical proficiency: Familiarity with a wide array of characterization techniques, including but not limited to XRPD, DSC, TGA, and SEM.\nPatent process knowledge: Understanding of the patent application process and the legal framework governing patents is advantageous.\nManufacturing insights: Comprehensive knowledge of unit operations involved in producing oral solid dosage forms.\nResearch leadership: Ability to design, conduct, and complete independent formulation research.\nPublication record: Demonstrated history of research dissemination through publications.\nTeam collaboration: Proven track record of effective cross-functional team engagement.\nWriting excellence: Exceptional technical writing capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.\nWhat you can expect from us\nAs 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.\nThe 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.\nIn 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:\nA 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\nA discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan\nStock-based long-term incentives\nAward-winning time-off plans\nFlexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.\nApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.\ncareers.amgen.com\nIn any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.\nApplication deadline\nAmgen 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.\nSponsorship\nSponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.\nAs an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of 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.\nAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nWe provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. 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