Specialist Manufacturing

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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 Manufacturing

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will lead our Environmental, Health and Safety and Risk programs. They will be responsible for facilitating routine meetings for both programs, driving program and performance improvement and ensuring compliance to all Amgen and industry standards. The Manufacturing Specialist will also conduct safety walk throughs and ensure safety related corrective/preventative actions are in place as deemed necessary by management. The Manufacturing Specialist will lead Business Resilience for DSS which includes facilitating compliance improvement for our organization by addressing and mitigating risk as appropriate. Part of the leadership of our Risk program is the requirement to be a Risk Facilitator which entails formal training and qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Leader for DSS Environmental, Health and Safety program and Leader for DSS Business Resilience and Risk program
• Meeting manager for Environmental, Health and Safety program and Risk program meetings which includes driving agenda, program improvements and action items
• Leader for routine safety walkthrough of plant
• Own CAPA and EV records supporting DSS
• Apply Industrial Engineering/Lean Six Sigma tools and principles to address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions to lead teams to address issues
• Assist in implementing and supporting OE tools such as: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen events, Mistake-proofing, Standard Work / Leader Standard Work and Daily Management Systems
• Conduct project scoping and chartering, define execution strategy, and guide project completion
• Assist in the implementation of an effective change management process for projects
• Develop recommendations, drive decisions, and deliver presentations to key stakeholders
• Leverage network and relationships to identify business requirements and potential opportunities

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

Or

Master’s degree and 2 years of Project Management or Operations experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Project Management or Operations experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 8 years of Project Management or Operations experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Project Management or Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes and the functions that support them
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability in providing leadership that motivates cross-functional teams to advance complex projects to completion
• Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain strong relationships within multiple functional areas
• Ability to tactfully and effectively negotiate and influence
• Ability to communicate and present ideas to all levels of staff and management
• Experience leading teams
• Proficiency in project management methodology and tools
• Be a team player, and self-starter who is capable of growth and increased responsibility
• Understanding of operational excellence, including continuous improvement methodologies

What you can expect from 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

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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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.