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BioSpace · 3 days ago

Process Development Senior Scientist Late-Stage Synthetics Drug Product Team

Thousand Oaks, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Apply deep understanding of organic molecules and their assemblies to develop innovative development approaches.

Interface within the Drug Product Team (DPT) department and with other Amgen functions.

Craft and execute experiments, summarize results in technical documents, regulatory filings, and presentations.

Provide technical expertise related to structure, reactivity, and physicochemical properties of materials.

Interact with external industrial and academic groups.

Contribute to the development of oral solid dosage forms.

Qualification

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Masters degreeScientific experience scientific backgroundProfound scientific acumenIndustry experienceTechnical proficiencyPatent process knowledgeManufacturing insightsPublication recordProblem-solvingResearch leadershipTeam collaborationWriting excellence

Required

Bachelors degree and 5 years of scientific experience OR

Masters degree and 3 years of scientific experience OR

Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable]

Preferred

Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field such as Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences, or Pharmaceutical Sciences

Strong scientific background for the deep understanding of the organic molecules and their assemblies.

Profound scientific acumen with a focus on organic chemistry, Physical Chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and the physicochemical properties of small molecules.

Industry experience: Prior work in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly with oral solid dosage forms.

Technical proficiency: Familiarity with a wide array of characterization techniques, including but not limited to XRPD, DSC, TGA, and SEM.

Patent process knowledge: Understanding of the patent application process and the legal framework governing patents is advantageous.

Manufacturing insights: Comprehensive knowledge of unit operations involved in producing oral solid dosage forms.

Research leadership: Ability to design, conduct, and complete independent formulation research.

Publication record: Demonstrated history of research dissemination through publications.

Team collaboration: Consistent track record of effective cross-functional team engagement.

Writing excellence: Exceptional technical writing capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible