Manager Labeling Operations

The Manager Labeling Operations, under the supervision of the Director, Supply Chain will ensure that inputs for Artwork creation are accurate, consistent and complete and provide leadership for collaboration with Regulatory, Supply Chain and the Global artwork team.

The Manager Labeling Operations will also support upcoming Artwork projects initiated by multiple stakeholders and will function as Artwork representative on cross-functional teams.

Specific responsibilities of the Manager Labeling Operations include:

• Ensure accurate, consistent and complete inputs for Artwork creation
• Leadership for cross-functional collaboration between Regulatory, Supply Chain and Artwork Centers with Artwork delivery
• GMP compliant artwork processes
• Identify and lead process improvements

Key Activities:

Principal responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

• Establish artwork delivery strategies for launches, variations and test artworks in collaboration with local RA, ROLs and SCPMs for JAPAC and LACAN regions
• Facilitate consistency of branding packaging requirements, including formatting (exception is regulatory requirements)
• Interact with local RA on input templates and Artwork standards
• Work with local engineering, marketing, legal, packaging engineer, supply chain PM, supply chain team, ROL, quality
• Coordinate with illustration library to ensure appropriate illustrations
• Compare source text properties to technical layout specs
• Strong relationship to Regulatory with regard to source text questions
• Work in the network of peers within Amgen worldwide to drive process alignment and improvements
• Facilitate development of solutions and/or escalate to Artwork Leader
• Support projects to improve artwork production process
• Update global artwork SOPs
• Own and Track artwork Non-conformances and CAPAs

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of artwork creation, procedures and activities within Artwork center.
• Ability to relate day-to-day work to business priorities
• Broad understanding of practices and standards in packaging development and process development environment
• Understanding of accurate input for artwork design (e.g. correct source text / format)

Problem Solving

• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations/problems using multiple sources of information
• Anticipates and prevents potential problems
• Creates new procedures/processes to drive desired results
• Autonomy
• Work under direction and collaborates with management to solve problems
• Work is guided by operational and project objectives
• Manages multiple assignment and processes
• Collaborates with management to determine approaches to projects

Contribution

• Contributes to the function/department by ensuring quality of tasks/services provided by self and others
• Interprets customer needs to identify potential opportunities
• Provides training and guidance to others
• Extends capabilities by working closely with senior staff/experts within and outside the internal organization

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree
OR
Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Science, Business or related experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Science, Business or related experience
OR
Associate's degree and 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Science, Business or related experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years in Supply Chain Management, Science, Business or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Supply Chain Management
• Experience in a GMP environment
• Strong change management and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Broad range of computer skills
• Ability to work in a constant changing environment
• Fluent English, both oral and written communication
• Understanding of the regulatory / commercialization process for pharma products
• Experience in ERP (SAP), packaging environment, optimizing internal value chains
• Knowledge and experience in applying Operational Excellence tools
• Experience in project work
• Ability to work in a global environment

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.