Specialist Manufacturing
Specialist Manufacturing
US - Rhode Island - West Greenwich Apply NowJoin 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 Manufacturing
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. ARI has two openings for a MFG specialist, one role in AR5 and one role in AR30, reporting directly to the Sr. Manager. In this vital role you will interact broadly across the site to implement key business results, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement projects. These roles will focus on supporting product introductions, project management and plant support which requires flexibility across all four shifts covering 24/7.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide and analyzes data to support management evaluation of performance trends
Provide subject matter expertise for area of responsibility
Own quality records (change control, CAPA, deviations) and deliver to timelines
Identify and autonomously implement continuous improvement opportunities
Collaborate with Quality, Process Engineering, Regulatory, and Process Development to implement process improvements
Support of front-line managers through on the floor presence
Own and author critical standard operating procedures and supporting documentation/training.
Review and approval of master batch records, as applicable
Lead and/or support root cause investigations related to performance trends and formal deviations, as applicable
Support of new product introductions and product reintroductions
Develop, implement and assess solutions for complex problems
Anticipate risk and builds contingencies to help mitigate impact
Ensuring right first-time implementation of changes through on the floor user testing and collection of staff feedback.
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 an expert problem solver with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR
Associate’s degree and 8 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR
Master’s degree and 2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR
Doctorate degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands on experience facilitating problem solving and root cause investigations in a biotechnology environment
Strong project management skills with ability to multi-task and function in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication skills, drive, and sense of urgency
Demonstrated ability to forge and maintain strong relationships within other functional areas
Ability to recommend, judge, and make good decisions in complex situations
Ability to tactfully and effectively negotiate and influence
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.
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