Process Development Sr. Associate - Drug Product Technology

Amgen • Cambridge, MA

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, 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. Our 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Scientific experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of Scientific experience OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Scientific experience OR Master's degree.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific field, with at least two years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with solid-state and preformulation techniques.
• Familiarity with data interpretation from XRPD, DSC, TGA, and spectroscopic methods.
• Experience with high-throughput screening or automated liquid handling is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physicochemical profiling of small molecule drug candidates (e.g., solubility, pKa, logP/logD, hygroscopicity, dissolution, and chemical stability).
• Assess developability risks by integrating experimental data on molecular properties.
• Support material characterization to guide form selection and formulation strategy.
• Perform solid-state analysis including X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), FT-IR, Raman spectroscopy, and solid-state NMR (as applicable).
• Execute manual and automated high-throughput screening workflows.
• Prepare and characterize preclinical formulations (solutions, suspensions, solid dispersions, etc.) to enable in vivo studies.
• Maintain accurate, detailed experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN).
• Document and interpret data to support regulatory filings and internal reports.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree