Senior Manager Supply Chain - MDM Material & Production

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Master Data Management (MDM) for Material & Production

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world!

The Senior Manager of Master Data Management (MDM) for Material & Production will play a critical role in establishing and managing MDM activities in Amgens new Global MDM organization especially to ensure accurate high-quality master data across key operational functions including Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategies for data governance data stewardship and data quality management while ensuring compliance with industry regulations such as GxP and FDA requirements. This role requires a deep understanding of biopharma industry operations including supply chain regulatory compliance and quality control.

The Senior Manager will collaborate with teams across the Supply Chain Manufacturing and Quality functions to ensure consistent and accurate master data management to support business processes decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute towards and Implement MDM Strategy: Support development and implementation of a comprehensive Master Data Management strategy for operations aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements

• Data Governance: Establish and lead data governance frameworks policies and standards to ensure data integrity consistency and quality across the organization

• Data Stewardship: Oversee the end-to-end creation maintenance and validation of key operational data objects (materials bills of material resources recipes production versions quality management etc.) to ensure accuracy and reliability

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with departments like Supply Chain Manufacturing IT Finance Quality Regulatory Affairs and any other team members to streamline data management processes and support key business initiatives

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all master data practices meet global regulatory standards including FDA EMA GxP and other pharmaceutical industry regulations

• Continuous Improvement: Find opportunities to enhance data management processes using new technologies automation and standard methodologies

• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a hard-working team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) analysts and data stewards fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Data Quality Management: Monitor and improve data quality metrics driving initiatives to cleanse validate and enrich master data for optimized operational performance

• Systems and Tools Management: Work closely with IT and system administrators to ensure that MDM systems (e.g. SAP ERP MDG PLM) are optimized for operational needs

• Risk Management: Identify data risks within operations and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard data accuracy and compliance

• Reporting & KPIs: Regularly evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) for master data management and operations effectiveness driving process and behavioral improvements where necessary

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated Leadership and Experience:

• Demonstrating thought leader-level abilities and a proven record of success within organizations like Amgen.

• Leading cross-functional teams for sourcing cleansing de-duplication/match-merge for master data.

• Proven experience in implementing data quality rules and maintaining translations between source and consuming applications.

• Working experience with SAP ECC and data quality tools.

• Addressing Supply Chain Customer and Operational requirements for MDM (e.g. Plant BOM Routers Work centers).

• Implementing stewardship and data governance processes and standards.

Team Leadership & Functional Expertise:

• Providing functional and technical MDM expertise to help with practice growth initiatives.

• Developing the MDM Implementation playbook delivery maps and estimation model for projects requiring master data creation or support.

• Developing and presenting MDM thought leadership to senior leadership teams within Global Supply Chain and other functions like Quality Manufacturing and Clinical.

• Displaying strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and collaborators.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Supply Chain Operations Information Systems or a related field experience OR

• Masters degree and 6 years of Supply Chain Operations Information Systems or a related field experience OR

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of Supply Chain Operations Information Systems or a related field experience OR

• Associates degree and 10 years of Supply Chain Operations Information Systems or a related field experience OR

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Supply Chain Operations Information Systems or a related field experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements you must have a minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in Master Data Management with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry.

• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing supply chain and regulatory environments.

• Strong experience with SAP ERP systems data governance tools and data management best practices.

• Expertise in data governance frameworks and master data best practices.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FDA GxP and EMA.

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of building and managing hard-working teams.

• Excellent communication problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple customers.

• Ability to manage complex projects prioritize and deliver results in a fast-paced regulated environment.

• Experience with automation and digital transformation projects in the data management space.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.

• Certification in data governance or data quality management.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead motivate and influence teams and customers across the organization.

• Operational Excellence: Focused on continuous improvement efficiency and operational effectiveness.

• Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail especially with regulatory compliance and data integrity. Must be able to understand details and elevate the content to Senior leadership levels.

• Critical Thinking: Ability to contribute toward long-term strategies for data governance and 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 well 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.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse 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 and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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.

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