Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen if you feel likeyourepart of something biggeritsbecause you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980wevehelped 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 teamyoullhelp 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 thatliewithin themyoullthrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Be part of Amgens newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed the AmgenFleXBatch facility will combine the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. TheFleXBatch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste as part of Amgens plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.
SeniorEngineerManager- Upstream
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What you will do
Letsdo this.Letschange the this vital role you willbe responsible forthe department capital portfolio andproject management of small capital projects at the drug substance facility inANC.
Reporting to the Director of Engineering the Sr Manager will provide technical leadership to a team of manufacturing support engineers supporting commercial production operations with emphasis on Drug Substance bioprocessing equipment.
Establish clear expectations and prioritiestostaff. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement partnership and knowledge sharing.Providedevelopment opportunities feedback andactively listen to staff.
Cultivate a culture of safety ensuring the well-being of all staff members and drive efforts to reduce safety risks.
Provide technical support to troubleshootidentifyand resolve process and system issues as needed.
Be knowledgeable about compliance and regulatory aspects for equipment validationoperationand maintenance.
Effectively collaborate with key customers and support groups (e.g.Manufacturing Quality Process Development Maintenance network partners).
Ensure all tasks and projects areaccomplishedin a safe manner.
Employ Business Analytics to assess performance andidentifyimprovement opportunities
Lead Sustainability Program Management of Multi-faceted Cross-functionalNetwork Initiative
Collaborates with leadership to set strategy and businessobjectives.
Foster andmaintainrelationships with key stakeholders.
Establish balanced scorecard of strategic and operational key performanceindicators(KPI) in line with industry best practices tomonitor trend and analyzeequipmentperformancesustainabilityand reliability programs.
Ensure action plans areestablishedto address performance gaps or opportunities.
Communicate gaps andestablishthe proper escalation process to the stakeholders
Identifyopportunities tooptimizeorganizational efficiency.
Leads engineering and contractor evaluation and selection process
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What we expect of you
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The vital attribute professional weseekis a type of person with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering and/or ProjectManagement experience OR
Associates degree and 10 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience OR
Bachelors degree and 8 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience OR
Masters degree and 6 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience OR
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering and/or Project Management experience
Additionally: In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements you must have a minimum of 2years experiencedirectly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocationorresources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or related technicalfield
5 years experience in engineering in a manufacturing support environment with 3 years experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries
Demonstrated people management/leadershipexperience
Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture ProteinPurification Clean Utilities CIP SIP and Production Services. Upstream unit operation experience such as bioreactor or harvest equipment
Familiarity designing troubleshooting and operating equipment used in cell culture manufacturing including disposabletechnologies
Experience with Tech Transfer Process Design and Commissioning & Qualification
Experience with validation and change controlmethodology
Direct experience with regulated environments (i.e. cGMP OSHA EPA) including detailed understanding ofcGMPs
Excellent written and verbal communicationskills
Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team-basedenvironment
Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources ofinformation
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and embrace a team-basedculture
Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceuticalmanufacturing
Demonstrated experience in applying Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing
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What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.
Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models including remote work arrangements where possible
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation toparticipatein 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.
Salary Range
158914.00 USD - 191350.00 USDRequired Experience:
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