Manager Manufacturing - Days

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Manager Manufacturing - Days

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will collaborate with multiple functions on a routine basis in a dynamic environment (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Development, Process Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, etc.) while developing a deep understanding of the manufacturing operations and planning activities within the facility and site.

With minimal direction, the manager is responsible for leading on the floor operations and staff in manufacturing. The Manager will be responsible for supervising, coaching, hiring, and development of floor staff. The Front-Line Manager will assist in defining area objectives, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading change efforts. The Manager will need to effectively direct their team and deliver on short- and long-term Amgen Operational goals.

Scope of Responsibility

• Demonstrate technical mastery of cell culture processes

• Oversee right first time on the floor execution of the production plan in upstream manufacturing operations

• Oversee adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records, and GMP requirements

• Troubleshoot process deviations, equipment issues, and operational challenges in real-time

• Participate in investigations, audits, and regulatory inspections as the operational owner

• Resolve problems during operation. Elevate critical and impactful events to Sr. management and make real time processing decisions.

• Ensure scheduling of production and maintenance activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e. QA/QC, F&E, PD, Regulatory, etc.) in completing production activities and ensuring schedule adherence.

• Interact with business partners and internal/external audit teams including regulatory agencies as directed

• Ensure effective decision-making and clear and timely communication

Leading Strategy Development and Execution

• Assists in developing and implementing departmental strategy and plans that are aligned with the broader organizational strategy

• Anticipates risk and builds contingencies to help mitigate impact

• Deliver strong business results through identification / implementation of continuous improvements to increase efficiency, throughput, and reliability

Building a Strong Organizational Alignment

• Responsible for selection training, evaluation, staff relations and development of staff.

• Interacts with management in optimizing organizational structure and responsibilities.

• Ensures the right people and resources are in place and optimally allocated to achieve results

• Creates an environment that fosters accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, learning and knowledge-sharing

• Builds and develops a diverse, impactful team

• Works across functions to build organization and individual capabilities

• Develops strong relationships with staff members, provides open and clear feedback to improve individual and team performance.

The on-boarding phase for this role will last 2-6 weeks, during which time successful incumbents will be on an administrative schedule (Monday through Friday, approximately 8am to 5pm). Following the on-boarding phase, the successful incumbent will be expected to join a shift team working a 12-hour shift. The shift pattern will be 7am -7 with a two-week rotation covering 7 days per week. The rotating shift offers several benefits, with an average of 14 days on shift per month with every other weekend off. In addition, any Sundays worked receive Premium pay.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Manufacturing and Operations experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Manufacturing and Operations experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Manufacturing and Operations experience OR

• Master’s degree and 3 years of Manufacturing and Operations experience OR

• Doctorate degree

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

• Knowledge and experience within a cGMP or other highly regulated environment including a basic understanding of technical elements across engineering, biological or chemical processing

• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills (coaching, mentoring, counseling)

• Experience with staff capability and team performance improvements

• Experience with performance management including performance reviews

• Conflict Resolution skills

• Analytical problem solving skills

• Project Management skills

• Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements

• Ability to be flexible and manage change

• Excellent verbal and written communication (technical) skills

• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft, EBR/MES, Delta V, Electronic quality systems.

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, we’ll 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.

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