Manager Incoming Quality

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Job Description

If you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. At Amgen our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of. Join us as:

QA Manager Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA)

At Amgen Breda medicines are labelled assembled stored and eventually shipped to various countries worldwide. Every day more than 1000 people with 42 different nationalities are working on supply chain processes manufacturing marketing and sales of our medicines and clinical research into new medicines.

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What you will do

In this vital role you will lead the Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) team in Breda ensuring high standards of quality and compliance across incoming materials and processes. You will play a key role in shaping a strong quality culture while developing and empowering your team to perform at their best.

You will oversee the end-to-end Incoming Quality processes ensuring they are executed efficiently consistently and in full compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. At the same time you will act as a key decision-maker within QA bringing a risk-based mindset to quality-related topics.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading coaching and developing the IQA team including hiring and performance management
• Ensuring effective sampling inspection and disposition of incoming materials
• Reviewing and approving deviations CAPAs and change controls in line with quality standards
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Incoming Quality and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Use of digital tools and technologies to analyse team performance and identifying most valuable improvements

In addition you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to broader quality and business objectives by:

• Supporting audits (internal and external) and ensuring inspection readiness
• Driving process improvements and participating in key projects and programs
• Collaborating with Supply Chain Manufacturing and Warehouse teams to ensure alignment and operational excellence

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What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The QA Manager we seek is a strong leader with the following qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences Life Sciences or equivalent
• 3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment
• Experience in people management
• Proven experience in investigations CAPAs and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in supplier management
• Familiarity with deviations CAPAs and change control processes
• Knowledge of risk management tools (e.g. FMEA)

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Effective communication across multiple stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a risk-based approach
• Decision-making skills and ability to manage complexity
• Continuous improvement of mindset and interest in new technologies

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being. Therefore Amgen is regularly recognized as a Best Place To Work .

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising competitive salary bonus structure fixed 13th month holiday allowance and a collective health insurance.
• Focus on vitality with an on-site gym vitality program and a restaurant with healthy food.