Specialist IS Architect 

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.

Specialist IS Architect

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be accountable for developing and continuously aligning the site manufacturing data ecosystem with rapidly changing business needs and Amgen IS technical roadmaps. They will support complex and exciting IS initiatives that require understanding of analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management and Operational Excellence.

This role is required to possess strong domain expertise in Manufacturing Information/Data Management and technical experience in database and data historian technologies and integration tools. This candidate is expected be proficient and enthusiastic in the areas of Industry 4.0 / Smart Manufacturing and leveraging data and digital technologies to transform manufacturing operations.

Key job responsibilities:

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Developing and continuously align the site manufacturing system ecosystem with rapidly changing business needs and Amgen technical roadmaps

• Collaborate with business partners and other architects to develop a vision and multi-year roadmap for the advancement and lifecycle management of the applications.

• Collaborate with the service owners, support teams and the application run management to maintain and support the systems.

• Manage and/or support the execution of a varied portfolio of Manufacturing Systems projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource and risk management and financial management for the portfolio.

• Shaping Amgen's future – Keep track of industry and technology trends, connect and foster external networking opportunities to deliver valuable insight from other similar professionals in our industry.

• Performs cross system analysis, feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize deliverables, and recommend optimal solution. Manage multiple initiatives and priorities

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

• Communicates with multiple levels within the organization, highlighting issues and proposing solutions.

• Elicit and analyze needs identified by business stakeholders and convert them into functional design.

• Accountable for deployment and integration design across multiple applications to be implemented at the site.

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

OR

Master’s degree and 2 years of designing, developing, deploying, and operating Manufacturing Information and Data Systems experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of designing, developing, deploying, and operating Manufacturing Information and Data Systems experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 8 years of designing, developing, deploying, and operating Manufacturing Information and Data Systems experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of designing, developing, deploying, and operating Manufacturing Information and Data Systems experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience designing, developing, deploying, and operating Manufacturing Information and Data Systems

• Strong technical leadership in Manufacturing Systems

• Detailed knowledge and experience in integration of Industrial Control Systems, Data Historian or related systems

• Good understanding of GxP systems validation

• Process Automation and Engineering experience delivering value

• Strong customer service focus with the proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members, stakeholders and management. Demonstrate strong collaboration across all levels of the organization. Assertive and confident in raising action points with senior individuals with excellent spoken and written communication.

• Self-motivated individual with demonstrated ability to learn new concepts and technologies, work cross-functionally in teams (internal and external)

• 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with 5+ years of demonstrated ability in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries

• Strong experience in methods and technologies to support Manufacturing Data integrations (e.g. SQL, Web Services/messaging, data mapping)

• 5+ years’ combined experience with the following product platforms: Data Historian and/or MES and/or Automation/Control Systems and/or laboratory systems and/or IS platforms

• Familiarity with industry standards for software development life cycle methodologies and 21 CFR Part 11

• Experience using Visio, Lucidchart etc. to generate architecture and data flow diagrams

• Experience working with Agile development methodologies (such as Sprint and Scrum) and DevOps

• Hands-on experience with computerized systems including troubleshooting, reliability and performance improvements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment

• Ability to lead multiple tasks and effectively set priorities

• Strong computer skills and possess the ability to apply science-based thinking to practical applications

• Energetic, innovative and technically-minded individual!

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.

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