Deputy Archivist
Deputy Archivist
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Deputy Archivist
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Deputy Archivist at Amgen serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for GLP archiving. This role is accountable for ensuring the integrity, traceability, and availability of archived GLP data in accordance with applicable regulations, and internal Amgen requirements, and plays a critical role in inspection readiness across global regulatory authorities.
Leads complex archiving strategies, drives inspection readiness initiatives, and influences cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of critical nonclinical study records. The role may serve as the backup GLP Archivist during regulatory inspections and internal audits.
- Serve as the GLP Archive SME, ensuring alignment with global regulations and Amgen quality standards/policies.
- Lead and oversee GLP archive operations, including intake, indexing, secure storage, retrieval, retention, and authorized destruction of records and specimens.
- Serve as backup GLP Archivist for all archive-related duties, including Research Satellite Archive and eArchive.
- Partner with Archive vendors to maintain precise archive inventories and material management.
- Develop and implement compliant archiving strategies to support evolving regulatory expectations and digital transformation initiatives
- Partner with Test Site Management, Principal Investigators, CRO Archivists, Quality, and other nonclinical teams to ensure lifecycle management of GLP records.
- Create, own, update, and maintain archive-related SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
- Assess regulatory impact of changes to archiving processes and systems; provide risk-based recommendations to leadership.
- Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and adherence to Amgen’s information governance and data protection standards.
What we expect of you
Basic Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of Experience working in healthcare regulated environments (eg FDA, OECD, LGL)
- OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Experience working in healthcare regulated environments (eg FDA, OECD, LGL)
- OR Associate’s degree and 8 years of Experience working in healthcare regulated environments (eg FDA, OECD, LGL)
- OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Experience working in healthcare regulated environments (eg FDA, OECD, LGL)
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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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