Associate Director Technology

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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.

Associate Director Information Systems

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be part of Amgens most technologically advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. The facility continues to expand in size and advance with embedded new technologies and industry 4.0 capabilities facility wide.

• Responsible for providing and advancing manufacturing technology platform-specific implementation practices and standards on systems architecture software libraries and system lifecycle management in alignment with Operations Digital strategy and Industry 4.0 technology principles.

• Manage Contract staff to deliver technology services using and improving the Global Solutions Delivery Model and Business Practice. The Capital portfolio spans across multiple functions; Process Development Manufacturing Clinical & Supply Chain and Commercial areas and includes a mix of facility expansions systems upgrade and new construction projects.

• Client executive relationship management responsibility with Amgen Corporate Engineering executives for Capital Projects as primary client as well as site business executives as partners of the delivered systems and solutions. The candidate must be able to influence the development of business area strategy where appropriate.

• Deliver the Drug Substance (DS) technology roadmap for Amgen and advance the digital maturity end to end throughout Amgens Manufacturing network

• Lead the execution of a varied portfolio of IS and Automation projects with appropriate portfolio planning resource and risk management and financial management for the portfolio.

• Shaping Amgens future Keep track of industry and technology trends connect and cultivate external networking opportunities to deliver valuable insight from other similar professionals in our industry.

• Effectively maintain relationships with IS service owners business partners enterprise IS service partners and vendors

• Ability to anticipate evaluate and resolve multiple simultaneous project issues delays and problems by utilizing technical project management and business expertise.

• Performs cross system assessments feasibility analysis scope projects prioritize projects and provide efficient solutions. Manage multiple initiatives and priorities simultaneously.

• Accountable to elicit and analyze needs identified by business customers and convert them into functional design.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of information Systems experience

Or

Masters degree and 4 years of Information Systems experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 6 years of information Systems experience

Or

Associates degree and 10 years of Information Systems experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Information Systems experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years experience providing process automation and information systems solutions and support to manufacturing organizations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.

• Candidates will have worked on process automation systems and completed projects of small to large sizes in cGMP regulated manufacturing environments preferably both in Bulk API and Formulation/Fill/Finish facilities and will be knowledgeable regarding FDA cGxP and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations and understand software system validation.

• Expertise on the following platforms: DeltaV Werum Systech Laboratory systems IS infrastructure and Industry 4.0 technologies

• Exposure to sophisticated technologies around PAT APC AR/VR Location tracking Control tower IIoT IDA and so on would be an advantage.

• Energetic innovative and technically minded individual!

• Demonstrate ability to lead and influence multi-functional teams and embrace a team-based culture.

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 anticipates accepting applications until 10/07/2025; however we may continue accepting applications beyond this date if we do not receive a sufficient number of candidates.

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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