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Senior Principal Scientist Oligonucleotides

Amgen
September 12, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Lead process development for oligonucleotide manufacturing as Senior Principal Scientist within Amgen’s Process Development team, focusing on innovation, scale-up, and technology transfer. Responsibilities: manage multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable, cost-effective processes; drive capacity expansion and yield improvements; support cGMP manufacturing and regulatory filings; and serve as a technical expert in bioconjugate manufacturing. Requirements: PhD, PharmD, or MD with 3+ years (or Master’s with 6+ years, Bachelor’s with 8+ years) of experience; deep expertise in oligonucleotide process development, GMP manufacturing, and tech transfer. Preferred: industry experience in oligonucleotides, proven leadership, publications/patents, and ability to work in dynamic, interdisciplinary settings. High-Value: oligonucleotide therapeutics, process development, manufacturing, cGMP, technology transfer, and leadership in bioconjugates. Location: Thousand Oaks, CA or Cambridge, MA; work setup and travel not specified.