Process Development Associate Scientist

Amgen seeks a Process Development Associate Scientist to support formulation and process development for synthetic drug products in late-stage clinical and commercial programs. The role involves hands-on experience with spray-drying technology, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration within the Drug Product Technologies department.

Responsibilities Develop and optimize formulations and processes for synthetic drug products across oral and parenteral dosage forms Design, execute, and analyze experimental studies to support clinical and commercial programs Support process scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing scale and troubleshoot technical issues Collaborate with Drug Product Technologies team on process improvements and cross-functional initiatives Apply digital tools and emerging solutions to enhance experimental efficiency and data analysis Requirements Master's degree and 1+ years of scientific experience, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years Experience in spray-drying formulation, process development, and experimental design Understanding of spray-drying scale-up, equipment considerations, and critical process parameters Knowledge of oral solid dosage form unit operations and manufacturing processes Strong problem-solving and experimental interpretation skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Collaborative mindset with interest in digital and AI-enabled solutions