Process Development Sr Scientist
Amgen
September 16, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Process Development Senior Scientist in synthetic attribute sciences, focusing on analytical method development and validation for late-phase clinical programs across small molecules, peptides, siRNA, and conjugates. Responsibilities: define control strategies, develop and transfer analytical methods supporting drug substance and drug product development, ensure compliance with GMP/GLP, collaborate with process development teams, and author regulatory documentation. Requirements: PhD in Chemistry or related field with 2+ years industry experience in pharmaceutical/biotech analytical development; expertise in mass spectrometry, structure elucidation, and method validation; strong understanding of synthetic molecules and regulatory standards. Preferred: experience with conjugates, organic chemistry, and cross-functional team leadership. High-Value: emphasis on analytical characterization of complex modalities, support for pivotal clinical phases, and external technology transfer. WorkSetup: not specified, likely on-site in Thousand Oaks, CA, with potential cross-team collaborations.