Manager, R&D Lab Operations

Accountabilities

To the Director of Global R&D Laboratory Operations and GV1 scientific staff

• Supportmaintenance and upkeep of labinstrumentsandequipment

• Maintain communications with laboratory stakeholders, keysuppliersand other Amgen support functions

• Identification and execution of iterative process improvements

• Support theexecution ofGlobal Researchstrategies and timelines

Responsibilities

Responsibleto provideoperational support to the R&D Laboratory, including:

• Provide basic support for lab Instrument & equipment

• Liaison to laboratory staff & suppliers

• Scheduleand tracklab instrument and equipmentpreventative and corrective maintenance

• Provide onsite supplier service support

• Manage labsupportservices contract renewals

• OverseeLabAsset Lifecycle management 

• Manage lab consumables inventory

• Monitor budget and invoice approvals forlabinstrument/equipmentservice & consumables

• Managepipettecalibration intervals

• Support solvent, gas, dryiceand waste management in collaboration with EHSS

• Flag facility issues to Facility Managerand ensure repair

• Communication of Amgen decisions and best practices to suppliers and key client groups

• Escalation of project/functional issues

• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple high priority projects

• Perform otherduties asassigned, including ad hoc projects

Qualifications

MinimumRequirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Life Sciences, Chemistry or related field and4yearsof pharma-related lab operations

• ORAssociatedegree/Technical certification in a relevant field and6years of pharma-related lab operations

• Fluency in English,written and oral communication

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with R&D activities and analytical instruments in biopharmaceutical industry

• Solid understanding of the R&D Facility and Amgen standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Experience with Laboratory Management or R&D Operations

• Managerial experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, programs ordirecting the allocation of resources​

• Experience in organizational and administrative tasks in the pharmaceutical industry 

• Proficient user of Office Programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook

• Evidence of strong data analytics skills

• Flexibility to work on any type of assignment and prioritize accordingly

Competencies

• Excellent time management and critical thinking skills

• Resourceful, detail-oriented, and flexible team player

• Ability to develop collaborative internal and external relationships

• Strong planning and project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to handle multiple high priority projects and minimal supervision

• Problem solving mindset

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Experience working with virtual teams and using collaborative tools and platforms