Process Development Senior Associate
Amgen SA, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Process Development Senior Associate
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a motivated and collaborative Process Development Associate Scientist to join the Oral and Enabling Delivery Systems (O&EDS) group within Drug Product Technologies (DPT). In this role, you will contribute to the development of oral solid dosage forms for early‑stage clinical programs through hands‑on laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work closely with partner functions across Drug Product and Drug Substance development. This position is well‑suited for an individual with strong foundational laboratory experience who is progressing toward increased scientific ownership, including contributing to experimental design and improving team workflows and tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Execute formulation and process development experiments for oral solid dosage forms, including hands‑on application of key unit operations (e.g., blending, dry granulation, compression) and understanding their impact on product quality and performance.
Independently plan and execute routine material and powder characterization studies and contribute to experimental design based on results and scientific understanding.
Analyze and interpret experimental data to support formulation and process development decisions.
Document experimental work, data, and conclusions in electronic laboratory notebooks (eLN) in compliance with GMP and internal standards, and maintain current knowledge of cGMP requirements and SOPs.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support development programs and ensure alignment across functions.
Communicate results and recommendations through technical presentations and written reports to the team and management.
Apply scientific judgment to evaluate process performance and product quality, identifying risks and proposing next steps.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of team tools and systems (e.g., SharePoint‑based platforms, knowledge repositories, workflow tracking tools).
Support scale‑up activities and technology transfer as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of formulation laboratory experience OR
Associate’s degree and 6 years of formulation laboratory experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of formulation laboratory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field with 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis on oral solid dosage forms.
Hands‑on experience in oral solid dosage form development, including execution of formulation experiments and direct experience with key unit operations (e.g., blending, dry granulation, compression).
Experience with powder and solid dosage form characterization techniques.
Demonstrated ability to execute experiments independently and translate results into actionable insights.
Experience contributing to experimental design and process optimization.
Experience supporting or developing team tools or systems (e.g., SharePoint platforms, data tracking tools, or knowledge management systems).
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical development in a GMP environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a motivated and collaborative Process Development Associate Scientist to join the Oral and Enabling Delivery Systems (O&EDS) group within Drug Product Technologies (DPT). In this role, you will contribute to the development of oral solid dosage forms for early‑stage clinical programs through hands‑on laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will work closely with partner functions across Drug Product and Drug Substance development. This position is well‑suited for an individual with strong foundational laboratory experience who is progressing toward increased scientific ownership, including contributing to experimental design and improving team workflows and tools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Execute formulation and process development experiments for oral solid dosage forms, including hands‑on application of key unit operations (e.g., blending, dry granulation, compression) and understanding their impact on product quality and performance.
Independently plan and execute routine material and powder characterization studies and contribute to experimental design based on results and scientific understanding.
Analyze and interpret experimental data to support formulation and process development decisions.
Document experimental work, data, and conclusions in electronic laboratory notebooks (eLN) in compliance with GMP and internal standards, and maintain current knowledge of cGMP requirements and SOPs.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support development programs and ensure alignment across functions.
Communicate results and recommendations through technical presentations and written reports to the team and management.
Apply scientific judgment to evaluate process performance and product quality, identifying risks and proposing next steps.
Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of team tools and systems (e.g., SharePoint‑based platforms, knowledge repositories, workflow tracking tools).
Support scale‑up activities and technology transfer as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Master’s degree OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of formulation laboratory experience OR
Associate’s degree and 6 years of formulation laboratory experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of formulation laboratory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Material Sciences, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field with 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis on oral solid dosage forms.
Hands‑on experience in oral solid dosage form development, including execution of formulation experiments and direct experience with key unit operations (e.g., blending, dry granulation, compression).
Experience with powder and solid dosage form characterization techniques.
Demonstrated ability to execute experiments independently and translate results into actionable insights.
Experience contributing to experimental design and process optimization.
Experience supporting or developing team tools or systems (e.g., SharePoint platforms, data tracking tools, or knowledge management systems).
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical development in a GMP environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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