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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Process Development Associate Scientist – Drug Product Visual Inspection Sciences
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will Amgen’s Drug Product Process Engineering team in the Drug Product
Technologies organization. Reporting to the Sr Principal Scientist Visual Inspections Manager of Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO) Drug Products
Site Process Development, this role will be responsible for commercial and clinical manufacturing support in visual inspections to ensure execution excellence of new product introductions into the drug product manufacturing facility and support on-going manufacture in Thousand Oaks. The candidate will play a key role providing site leadership in visual inspections defect creations. This role will be based in Thousand Oaks, CA. Some US or international travel may be required to support Amgen’s drug product network.
- Leads the creation of visual inspection defect standards to enable clinical and commercial new product introductions (NPIs) and support on-going manufacture of parenteral drug products to Amgen’s drug product manufacturing facility in Thousand Oaks.
- Designs, implements and documents on-site DP characterization studies, working instructions, standard operating procedures, and protocols in support / ownership of visual inspection defect creations.
- Author and/or own high-quality technical and GMP documents.
- Ensuring all aspects of all visual inspection process development supports activities adheres to required policies and procedures, including safety and training.
- Ensure that the site meets the quality requirements of its customers and applicable regulations (FDA, EU & global standards).
- Assist in the development of any existing visual inspection program to ensure continued compliance to the necessary regulations.
- Build and sustain excellent relationships with partners – drug product teams, NPI, QA, Process Development and manufacturing teams throughout the Amgen global network to ensure alignment between program needs and site capabilities.
- Build, maintain and improve visual inspection defect creations process.
- Provide process development expertise for visual inspections and defect creations.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of Amgen’s drug product and primary container platforms, and support continuous improvement.
- Establishes strong working relationships with partner sites across DP Manufacturing network to foster the sharing of technical best practices, improvement opportunities and lessons learnt to deliver high-quality manufacturing processes.
- Acts as single Point of Contact (POC) to Amgen network as ATO defect creations leader.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate Scientist professional we seek is a go getter with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Engineering or Operations experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Engineering or Operations experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or related discipline with 4+ years of drug product process development experience in the pharmaceuticals/biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading functional area deliverables in visual inspections and defect creations from planning through completion, with measurable impact to business outcomes.
- Knowledge of aseptic processing and strong skills in applying fundamental engineering and scientific principles to the characterization of freeze/thaw, formulation/mixing, filtration, filling, lyophilization, capping, and visual inspection.
- Experience in cGMP manufacturing environment, knowledge of cGMP’s and other global regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability in leading multi-functional teams to advance complex projects to completion and positively influence peers and executive leadership on decision-making.
- Project management skills, including the ability to manage numerous projects and evaluate project resource requirements.
- Experience with building strong relationships in a matrix team environment, collaborating with Process Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality and Compliance.
- Ability to learn and act on dynamic information at a rapid pace and escalate relevant issues to management when required.
- Ability to independently design and execute characterization studies, author characterization protocols, working instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical reports
- Proficiency in technical problem solving, critical thinking, and delivery of technical solutions with limited oversight
- Demonstrated track record of taking initiative in identifying and implementing innovative approaches and ideas.
- Capable of organizing and communicating complex technical concepts to enable business decisions
- Strong knowledge of Quality systems and Drug Product Manufacturing (GMP).
- Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills to build strong technical relationships.
- Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
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.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:
- A 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
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadline
Amgen 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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Process Development Associate Scientist – Drug Product Visual Inspection Sciences
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will Amgen’s Drug Product Process Engineering team in the Drug Product
Technologies organization. Reporting to the Sr Principal Scientist Visual Inspections Manager of Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO) Drug Products
Site Process Development, this role will be responsible for commercial and clinical manufacturing support in visual inspections to ensure execution excellence of new product introductions into the drug product manufacturing facility and support on-going manufacture in Thousand Oaks. The candidate will play a key role providing site leadership in visual inspections defect creations. This role will be based in Thousand Oaks, CA. Some US or international travel may be required to support Amgen’s drug product network.
- Leads the creation of visual inspection defect standards to enable clinical and commercial new product introductions (NPIs) and support on-going manufacture of parenteral drug products to Amgen’s drug product manufacturing facility in Thousand Oaks.
- Designs, implements and documents on-site DP characterization studies, working instructions, standard operating procedures, and protocols in support / ownership of visual inspection defect creations.
- Author and/or own high-quality technical and GMP documents.
- Ensuring all aspects of all visual inspection process development supports activities adheres to required policies and procedures, including safety and training.
- Ensure that the site meets the quality requirements of its customers and applicable regulations (FDA, EU & global standards).
- Assist in the development of any existing visual inspection program to ensure continued compliance to the necessary regulations.
- Build and sustain excellent relationships with partners – drug product teams, NPI, QA, Process Development and manufacturing teams throughout the Amgen global network to ensure alignment between program needs and site capabilities.
- Build, maintain and improve visual inspection defect creations process.
- Provide process development expertise for visual inspections and defect creations.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of Amgen’s drug product and primary container platforms, and support continuous improvement.
- Establishes strong working relationships with partner sites across DP Manufacturing network to foster the sharing of technical best practices, improvement opportunities and lessons learnt to deliver high-quality manufacturing processes.
- Acts as single Point of Contact (POC) to Amgen network as ATO defect creations leader.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Associate Scientist professional we seek is a go getter with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Engineering or Operations experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of Engineering or Operations experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of Engineering or Operations experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or related discipline with 4+ years of drug product process development experience in the pharmaceuticals/biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading functional area deliverables in visual inspections and defect creations from planning through completion, with measurable impact to business outcomes.
- Knowledge of aseptic processing and strong skills in applying fundamental engineering and scientific principles to the characterization of freeze/thaw, formulation/mixing, filtration, filling, lyophilization, capping, and visual inspection.
- Experience in cGMP manufacturing environment, knowledge of cGMP’s and other global regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability in leading multi-functional teams to advance complex projects to completion and positively influence peers and executive leadership on decision-making.
- Project management skills, including the ability to manage numerous projects and evaluate project resource requirements.
- Experience with building strong relationships in a matrix team environment, collaborating with Process Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality and Compliance.
- Ability to learn and act on dynamic information at a rapid pace and escalate relevant issues to management when required.
- Ability to independently design and execute characterization studies, author characterization protocols, working instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical reports
- Proficiency in technical problem solving, critical thinking, and delivery of technical solutions with limited oversight
- Demonstrated track record of taking initiative in identifying and implementing innovative approaches and ideas.
- Capable of organizing and communicating complex technical concepts to enable business decisions
- Strong knowledge of Quality systems and Drug Product Manufacturing (GMP).
- Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal skills to build strong technical relationships.
- Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management.
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
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.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:
- A 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
- Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.
careers.amgen.com
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Application deadline
Amgen 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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, or a related field
- Hands-on formulation experience within a specific product category such as topicals, beverages, or solid dosage
- Proficiency with Design of Experiments methodology and statistical analysis software
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks including FDA, GMP, or Codex Alimentarius guidelines
- Experience writing technical documentation such as formulation records, stability protocols, and specification sheets
- Familiarity with stage-gate development processes and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and marketing teams
Tips for Your Product Development Scientist Job Search
Tailor your resume to formulation depth
Hiring managers for product development scientist roles want to see specific formulation platforms, not just lab skills. List the product categories you've developed for, the stage gates you've owned, and any methods you've validated, not just the fact that you worked in R&D.
Highlight scale-up and commercialization experience
Many candidates document bench work but skip the pilot-plant and manufacturing handoff stages. If you've supported a product from prototype to commercial launch, state that explicitly. Employers weight scale-up experience heavily when screening product development scientist applicants.
Target postings by regulatory pathway
Job listings in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics each require different compliance knowledge. Filter your search by industry and read the regulatory requirements carefully. Applying to roles where your specific regulatory background matches the posting puts you ahead of generalist candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists product development scientist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical presentation round
Many product development scientist interview processes include a technical presentation where you walk through a past development project. Prepare a concise case study covering your design inputs, the challenges you solved, and the final outcome, using data wherever you have it.
Negotiate around intellectual property terms
Offer letters for product development scientist roles often include IP assignment clauses that cover side projects and prior inventions. Review these before accepting. If you hold patents or have ongoing personal research, ask for a carve-out before you sign.
Product Development Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most product development scientists?
The Clorox Company, AbbVie, and Amgen are hiring the most product development scientists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Illinois, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and specialty ingredient companies tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many product development scientist jobs are remote?
About 43% of product development scientist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote roles are more common in regulatory affairs, technical writing, and project management functions within the discipline than in hands-on formulation or lab-based positions, which still require on-site access to equipment.
How do you become a product development scientist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, food science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. Build formulation or bench experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level R&D assistant roles. Develop familiarity with regulatory requirements in your target industry, then move into roles with increasing ownership over product stages, from prototype through commercial launch.
How do you get hired as a product development scientist with little experience?
Apply to associate or junior product development scientist postings that list a bachelor's degree as the primary requirement. Emphasize any coursework, thesis work, or internship projects involving formulation, analytical testing, or process development. Certifications in sensory evaluation, food safety, or cosmetic chemistry can close experience gaps and signal initiative to hiring teams.
What does the product development scientist interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview with the hiring manager or a senior scientist. A take-home case study or in-person lab exercise is common at mid-stage. Final rounds typically include a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from regulatory, marketing, or manufacturing and sometimes a formal technical presentation of a past development project.
Where can I find and apply to product development scientist jobs?
You can find and apply to product development scientist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your formulation background, industry experience, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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