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Amgen

Principal Scientist – Oligonucleotides

Amgen

. Lead a multidisciplinary project team in the development of sustainable and cost-effective processes for oligonucleotide manufacturing .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $141,837 - $191,897 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oligonucleotide manufacturing processes and GMP compliance, with a strong focus on project leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to drive innovation and improve production capacity while mentoring and guiding team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Oligonucleotide Process DevelopmentGMP ManufacturingTechnical Expertise in Bioconjugate ManufacturingProject LeadershipCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Oligonucleotide ManufacturingProcess UnderstandingModeling and CharacterizationRegulatory Document PreparationTechnology TransferScientific ResearchPublicationsPatentsPresentationsProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
People-Centered LeadershipTeam BuildingCoachingInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDPharmDMD
Industry Keywords
Pharmaceutical IndustryCGMPCMCPDTDynamic Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead a multidisciplinary project team in the development of sustainable and cost-effective processes for oligonucleotide manufacturing
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and implementation plans to expand production capacity and improve yield
  • Drive oligonucleotide technology innovation
  • Support cGMP manufacturing and technology transfer to GMP production facilities
  • Develop strategies to ensure process performance through process understanding, modeling and characterization
  • Guide successful completion of project deliverables and ensure timelines are met
  • Work cross-functionally to deliver regulatory documents and support regulatory filings
  • Serve as a technical expert and keep current in the field of bioconjugate manufacturing
  • Coach and provide career and scientific / technical advice to colleagues within the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Doctorate degree PhD OR PharmD OR MD [and relevant post-doc where applicable] and 2 years of Scientific experience
  • OR Master’s degree and 5 years of Scientific experience
  • OR Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of Scientific experience
  • Doctoral degree and 4+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with expertise in oligonucleotide process development
  • GMP manufacturing and technology transfer to CMOs
  • Demonstrated functional representation on a CMC or PDT team
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to achieve results
  • People-centered leadership skills in building strong teams through mutual trust and respect
  • Proven track record of publications, patents and presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
  • Group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Discretionary annual bonus program
  • Stock-based long-term incentives
  • Award-winning time-off plans
  • Flexible work models where possible
  • Career development opportunities
  • Work/life balance
  • Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals