Associate Director Manufacturing (Biologics)

Associate Director Manufacturing (Biologics)

Amgen Singapore Manufacturing

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs, to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics but has invested in cutting edge manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these exciting therapies to medical teams around the world. Japan and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) is the fastest growing region in Amgen. Now we are hiring an Associate Director Manufacturing (Biologics) in Amgen Singapore Manufacturing.

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What you will do

Responsibilities

 The Associate Director Manufacturing will be part of the manufacturing team responsible for leading the creation and development of the manufacturing organization and infrastructure associated with the facility.

This position will oversee a team of on-shift front line managers with broad accountability for all shift responsibilities and personnel as part of a 24x7 manufacturing operation. Responsibilities will include managing and scheduling production, maintenance and validation activities. The Associate Director Manufacturing will also be responsible for leading operational improvement activities, SOP and electronic batch record updates, closure and management of deviations. The incumbent will operate under minimal supervision and will be required to leverage experience to exercise judgment in decision making and escalation with regards to operational issues.

• Managing the life cycle of the products and validated state of process equipment at Amgen Singapore Biologics manufacturing facility 
• Responsible for overseeing all activities of new product introductions and multi-product campaigns in a compliant, agile and cost-effective manner 

• Responsible for overseeing all activities associated with managing the validated state-of-process equipment 

• Investigations and associated documentation associated with process deviations/non-conformances 

• Managing change controls, corrective actions and preventative actions associated with products and process equipment 

• Managing the implementation and development of the electronic batch records 

• Develop a high-performing team, build technical and leadership capabilities within the organization to meet current and future business needs 

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement 

Leading strategy development and execution:

• Develops and implements departmental strategy and plans that are aligned with the broader organizational strategy 

• Champions cultural transformation and institutionalizes changes in process, practices, business models, governance, etc. 

• Anticipates risk and builds contingencies to help mitigate impact 

• Delivery strong business results 

• Lead and/or support Amgen global network initiatives 

Building a strong organizational alignment:

• Demonstrates personal credibility and build strong working relationships, breaks barriers and influences across organizational and/or geographical boundaries to achieve highly efficient and reliable organizational performance 

• Ensure the right people and resources are in place and optimally allocated to achieve results 

• Creates an environment that fosters accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, learning and knowledge-sharing  

• Ensure effective decision-making and clear and timely communication 

Attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent:

• Builds and develops a diverse, high performing team 

• Conducts short- and long-range talent planning to ensure readiness of talent to execute future organizational objectives 

• Establishes an efficient and effective organizational structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilities 

• Works across functions to build organization and individual capabilities 

• Develops strong relationships with staff members, provides open and clear feedback to improve individual and team performance 

Delivering financial commitments:

• Planning, developing and maintaining the department budget 

• Appropriately allocates resources 

• Conducts financial reviews to monitor business performance 

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What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of directly related experience OR
• Master’s degree and 6 years of directly related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 8 years of directly related experience
• In depth business understanding of manufacturing or operations in biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals or pharmaceuticals industry 
• 8+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing technical support or manufacturing operations  
• 6+ years of leadership experience with two or more years as a cross-functional team leader including experience in performance management, technical problem solving, and managing projects (or equivalent/lateral experience)
• 4+ years of experience operating in a cGMP environment 
• Excellent communication skills, drive, sense of urgency, energy level and problem-solving abilities 
• Ability to recommend, judge, and make good decisions in complex situations 
• Ability to responsibly and professionally address difficult business and personnel issues; manage conflict effectively with demonstrated negotiating, partnering, and influencing skills 
• Ability to effectively develop and coach staff and team, and positively advance the culture of an organization 

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

Your selection for this role will be subject to fulfilling the medical requirements of this job scope. If so, you will be informed of the medical check(s) that you may need to undergo. All medical related expenses incurred from this medical check shall be borne by the company.

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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 a 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 an accommodation.