CareerPlan

Process Development Associate Scientist

US - California - Thousand OaksFull-time$90k–$122k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop clinical and robust commercial formulations for Amgen's synthetic drug pipeline, focusing on oral and parenteral dosage forms.

Role type

Associate Scientist, Process Development (Synthetics)

Builds

Clinical and commercial formulations for synthetic medicines

Domain

Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Required skills

spray-drying formulation, process scale-up, experimental design, data analysis, technology transfer, critical process parameter identification, parenteral and oral synthetic molecule characterization

Preferred skills

unit operations for oral solid dosage forms, physical and chemical stability of synthetic molecules, amorphous solid dispersions, HME, roller compaction, compression, digital tools for scientific challenges

Technologies

spray-drying equipment, HME, roller compaction, compression tools

Responsibilities

Execute experimental design and process optimization for spray-dried materials, support scale-up from lab to manufacturing, troubleshoot processes, utilize digital tools to improve efficiency, contribute to cross-functional partnerships for process improvements

Seniority

Associate (Entry-level to early career)