Principal Engineer– CPO Primary Container Engineering

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Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. 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.

Principal Engineer– CPO Primary Container Engineering

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will work under the Material Science and Engineering CPO in Thousand Oaks, CA. This role requires applying diverse and advanced scientific and engineering principles (mechanical and materials science).

Responsibilities:

• Developing a deep understanding of primary container closure systems, focusing on product contact surface interfaces for combination products
• Leading scientific studies on the interaction between drug product formulation and surface tribology, and publishing findings in key conferences and journals
• Developing tools for evaluating syringe system variations in surface tribology, aging, lubricity, and characterizing mechanical and physical properties of primary components
• Leading the characterization of supplier process capabilities and improving processes related to surface controls and tribology
• Collaborating extensively with internal and external collaborators, including manufacturing, suppliers, quality, regulatory, and senior management
• Influencing key opinion leaders by providing technical papers, presentations, and attending key conferences
• This role requires expertise in material science, including glass forming, polymer and elastomer processing, thermal and stress analysis, surface and interface chemistry and physics, extractables/leachables, mechanical properties, and industry standard methodologies.

The position involves international travel, with up to 20% of the time dedicated to assisting our primary component design and development projects.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The [vital attribute] professional we seek is a [type of person] with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Scientific or Engineering experience

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Master’s degree and 4 years of Scientific or Engineering experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Scientific or Engineering experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of Scientific or Engineering experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Scientific or Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph. D. in Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Polymer Engineering with 5+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology or Medical Device industry.
• B.S. in Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Polymer Engineering with 10+ years of experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology or Medical Device industry.
• Proven track record of leading and executing cross-functional projects
• Strong teamwork, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Direct experience with manufacturing processes (glass/elastomers/polymers) for medical (aseptic) applications
• Deep knowledge of lubrication/tribology sciences
• Experience with forensic analytical techniques and equipment
• Ability to learn and rapidly adapt to new requirements in a fast-moving environment
• An Operational Excellence approach to work, driving rapid results

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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