Department of Chemistry

 Grace received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from UCR in 2006 under the mentorship of Prof. Yinsheng Wang.  Her thesis was on nucleosomal protein study using mass spectrometry and biochemical techniques. Dr. Grace Jiang joined Amgen in 2006 as a Scientist in Process and Product Development.  Amgen is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to deliver innovative and effective therapeutics for patients with serious illness such as cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bone disease.  Since Grace joined Amgen, she has led a group of scientists working on developing new analytical techniques to investigate, understand and monitor the quality attributes of protein therapeutics.  Her work has led to three innovation awards of Process and Product Development at Amgen, seven publications, and a promotion to Senior Scientist.

In 2011, Grace did a career switch within Amgen and moved to Drug Product and Process Development.  She led technology development and transfer efforts with FDA regulatory oversight for a new fill/finish plant at Amgen Manufacture Limited in Puerto Rico.  This new plant implemented industry-leading aseptic vial and syringe filling technology to better serve the drug supply for patients worldwide.  In late 2012, Grace was recruited into International Regulatory at Amgen.  She’s currently a Senior Manager that manages the regulatory submission and expansion in China and Asia Pacific area. 

Besides her work at Amgen, Grace has a passion to help young scientists develop their career.  She is serving on the board of Association for Women in Science, Los Angeles and Ventura County chapter (AWIS LAVC).  AWIS LAVC is a local chapter of the national non-profit organization AWIS.  AWIS LAVC was founded in 2007 with the sponsorship of several women executives at Amgen, and is dedicated to foster, support, promote and cultivate the personal and professional skills of women, so they can become leaders in their fields and realize their full potential both professionally and personally.

During her free time, Grace has many interests.  She is a passionate ballet dancer, a world traveler and a curious cook.