HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve 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 mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Senior Scientist Synthetic ChemistryLiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for developing innovative solutions to drive our small molecule pipeline. This Senior Scientist will be part of an innovative team, with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the design of synthetic routes to support the scale-up of intermediates and novel compounds for potential clinical drug development.
Develops and implements robust synthetic strategies to access intermediates and APIs on scales ranging from grams to kilograms
Champions innovative applications of technology (High Throughput Experimentation, Flow chemistry, electrochemistry) to solve challenging synthetic problems.
Serves as a technical expert and keeps current in organic chemistry and applications of process technology in pharmaceutical development including literature and technology development.
Improves the technical or scientific capabilities of the department and routinely answers questions on or resolves scientific/technical issues.
Collaborates in cross-functional teams to develop Amgen’s pipeline.
Ability and desire to lead synthetic route scouting and drive new technology development.
WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree with relevant experience
OR
Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree specializing in organic synthesis
Post-doctoral research experience or relevant industrial experience, especially in process development
Deep understanding of synthetic organic chemistry concepts and proven track record of addressing complex chemistry problems
Proven track record of academic and professional accomplishments (i.e., peer-reviewed publications and/or patents)
Demonstration of good lab practices, with particular attention to safety
Clear understanding of structural determination using NMR and mass spectral techniques as well as knowledge of related purification methods
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs 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
Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comApplication deadlineAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.