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Process Development Principal Scientist – Drug Product Technologies

Amgen
August 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Process Development Principal Scientist leading early-stage biologics drug product development, including ADCs, oligonucleotides, monoclonal antibodies, and multispecifics. Responsibilities: design and optimize liquid and lyophilized formulations, establish scalable fill/finish processes, evaluate CQAs, and support regulatory submissions. Collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and external partners; apply scientific judgment, data-driven approaches, and emerging technologies like AI/ML to enhance development efficiency. Requirements: PhD in Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology, or related field with 3+ years industry experience; expertise in biologics formulation, stability, and process development; hands-on knowledge of ADCs and/or oligonucleotides is strongly preferred. High-value biopharma specifics include focus on complex biologics, ADC attributes (linker stability, drug-antibody ratio), and early-phase development considerations. The role involves authoring technical documents, supporting tech transfers, and working within a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Location: not specified, likely hybrid or onsite with potential travel. The position emphasizes scientific leadership, cross-functional influence, and innovation in biologics formulation and process development.