Process Development Associate

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At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Process Development Associate

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

The Drug Product Technologies organization at Amgen develops, characterizes and supports the commercialization of the drug product manufacturing processes for all programs across the Amgen portfolio.

Amgen is currently seeking a Process Development Associate for our Drug Product Technologies Group. This group is responsible for phase appropriate drug product formulation and fill / finish process development for large molecule modalities (e.g. monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs), antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), antibody peptide conjugates (APCs) and fusion proteins). The Associate will work closely with a team of engineers and scientists responsible for the technical aspects of Amgens drug product commercialization and lifecycle management. This role will also focus on advanced data analytics, statistical modeling, and visualization, leveraging emerging AI and GenAI tools to accelerate insights, optimize process development, and enable smarter decision-making.

Responsibilities include :

Participate in the execution of development studies by applying basic science / engineering skills and prior knowledge

Participate in the execution and documentation of laboratory studies with a high degree of accuracy (e.g. UF / DF, filtration, freeze-thaw, stability)

Evaluate product and process performance through analytical testing (e.g. U / HPLC, CE-SDS, particle analysis, moisture content)

Apply emerging AI-based tools to improve drug product design by integrating historical data, analyzing large datasets, and performing statistical analysis.

Build a wide range of data and analytics solutions, from available commercial dashboarding tools such as Spotfire, MS Smartsheet

Create effective data visualizations and use AI / GenAI-driven approaches to generate automated insights, predictive models, and interactive dashboards.

Perform data analysis using statistical analysis software (e.g. JMP, SAS, etc.)

Author / review / data verify technical protocols and reports.

Participate in team meetings by sharing study results and technical challenges.

Adapt to flexible working hours to accommodate project needs and team collaboration.

Navigate and thrive in an environment with ambiguity, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Work effectively across different time zones and be respectful of diverse cultures.

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 :

High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Scientific experience OR

Associates degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR

Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualifications :

Critical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills

Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Excellent communication (oral and written)

Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude

Familiarity with pharmaceutical / biotechnology process development

Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and align with company policies

Knowledge of Drug Product unit operations (i.e. ultrafiltration / diafiltration, filling, filtration, mixing, etc.) and experience with relevant analytical techniques (i.e. SEC, CEX, HIAC, MFI)

Understanding of physical / chemical stability of proteins and how process-related stresses impact molecule attributes and product quality

Proficiency in at least one statistical software package (e.g. SAS, JMP or Minitab)

Experience with programming (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB) and database languages (e.g. SQL), as well as data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Spotfire, D3js)

What you can expect of 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, well 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

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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