Process Development Senior Scientist at Amgen

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Youve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.

Process Development Senior Scientist

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What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

The Protein and Synthetics Characterization team within Attribute Sciences is currently seeking a Senior Scientist at the Thousand Oaks facility with expertise in higher order structure assessment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the biophysical characterization of our protein therapeutics using biophysical techniques such as infrared spectroscopy, circular dichroism, differential scanning calorimetry, differential scanning fluorimetry, nuclear magnetic resonance, for product characterization, comparability and similarity studies to support regulatory filings. Other activities include technology development, non-routine investigations, complex data analyses, authoring of technical documents, technical presentations, and establishing acceptance criteria in support of process and platform methods. In addition, the position requires demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team with other scientists as well as engaging with external partners/collaborators, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application of biophysical methods for structure/ stability characterization and thermal stability analysis of proteins to support regulatory filings

• Collaboration with project teams

• Authoring relevant sections of CMC regulatory filings

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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:

• 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 Qualifications:

• PhD in Biochemistry / Biophysics / Structural Biology or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience

• Strong background in structure elucidation, stability and folding of proteins

• Understanding of biophysical methods for protein higher order structure characterization

• Basic understanding of GMP requirements

• Strong written and communication abilities

• Aptitude to collaborate with project teams in fast-paced team environments

• Work well with cross-functional teams, across various geographic locations, in different time zones

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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

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