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Principal Engineer (Biotech / Pharmaceutical Packaging)

Amgen

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Location: US - CA - Thousand Oaks, CA Posted Date: 5/3/2013 Position Type: Job Code: 19658BR Required Education: Bachelors Degree

Description

The successful candidate will apply advanced and diverse engineering principles to execute the proper design, qualification and implementation of Primary and Secondary Packaging components and/or systems.  The position will be involved in the selection of primary and secondary packaging materials for both large and small molecules product, performing technical assessments and studies to justify the selected material, writing technical specifications and Bill of Materials for the components and product to be packaged, lead the team in technology transfer from clinical to commercial operations for both components and equipment processes, ensure that line trials and packaging validation is conducted prior to introduction and resolving any packaging related issues at the sites.  The candidate will be expected to lead a team and may have direct reports. This position will provide solutions to a variety of highly complex technical problems of large scope, independently evaluate, select, and/or modify standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, perform assignments that have loosely defined objectives that require investigation of a large number of variables and interpret and execute policies and procedures. This position will independently provide and/or direct the characterization of process optimization strategies and/or trouble shooting of operational issues.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:- Doctorate degree & 2 years  of experience directly related to the job OR
- Master's degree & 6 years  of experience directly related to the job OR
-Bachelor's degree & 8 years of experience directly related to the job OR
- Associate's degree & 10 years  of experience directly related to the job OR
- High school diploma / GED & 12 years  of experience directly related to the jobPreferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related technological field and 10+ years of work experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology area.
- Demonstrated leadership in a wide range of packaging related technologies with strong fundamental knowledge of primary and secondary packaging systems & processes, manufacturing fill finish equipment & processes, material science, and quality systems.- The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, project management, technical, problem solving and communication (written & verbal) skills.
- The candidate will have demonstrated ability to work with a range of technically and culturally diverse people, influencing them to get the job done, and delivering value-added business results that meet high quality requirements within a tight schedule.
- The candidate will also have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to a diverse audience, at multiple levels within the company, through various formats (orally, powerpoint, etc.,).
- In addition, candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, high level of client focus, and an ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- Candidate must demonstrate solid technical presentation skills, test protocol writing, organization, analytical problem solving.
- Must be a proven and experienced leader and have the ability to successfully manage a multitude of projects.
- The candidate is also expected to encourage and promote the development of innovative, cost effective packaging systems and able to translate industry trends to business opportunities at Amgen.
- The ability to travel domestically and internationally is required.
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