Senior Manager of Engineering, Facilities Technical Lead

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Does the thought of building an entirely new site, from the ground up excite you? Do you love building and developing high performing teams? If you have a passion for talent development and want to be a part of Amgens mission to serve patients every patient every time then check out this exciting new opportunity.

Be part of the Amgen Advanced Assembly and Final Product Operation, a new facility focused on medical device assembly and packaging of injectable medicines. When completed, the Advanced Assembly and Final Product Operation facility will not only feature the best in-class assembly and packaging technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgens plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies.We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Sr Manager Engineering Facilities Technical Lead

The final location of this role is yet to be determined candidates must be open to relocating within Continental US

Live

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. At Amgen, we are committed to being science-based and follow a continuous learning approach to advancing science, driving discovery and igniting innovation that works to help reduce disease. It is in this context that we endorse an inclusive and diverse workforce that helps fuel scientific innovation and problem solving, leading to better scientific solutions that benefit both patients and society.

The Sr Mgr Engineering role will provide technical and design leadership for the Advanced Assembly and Final Product Operation capital project with focus on the facilities and utilities aspects of the project. The Facilities Technical Lead is responsible for technical direction, leadership, oversight, planning and execution for project delivery. This position will initially be responsible for the design engineering as part of the engineering team at the new greenfield site Amgen is constructing in the USA.

The position will provide engineering coordination of internal Amgen subject matter experts and discipline engineering leads as well as oversight of external consultant discipline subject matter experts (A&E firm) and contractors. The Facilities Lead will provide inputs and review all facility design elements provided by the A&E firm that is contracted to deliver the detailed design as part of the Amgen integrated project delivery approach. The initial project scope includes the design and construction of a new greenfield final drug product site. The scope includes building and starting up a manufacturing facility with assembly and packaging equipment, warehouse, central utilities, administrative spaces, and site infrastructure. As part of this project, the lead will have a strong focus on delivering a digitally enabled facility to advance Amgens Industry 4.0 digital capabilities. The Lead will drive innovative Facilities and Utilities elements to ensure the new facility delivers in meeting aggressive corporate environmental sustainability goals. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in environmental sustainability. Experience in implementation of advanced digital solutions such as autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and automated storage and retrieval systems for inventory management and material movement is also preferred.

• Planning: Translate business needs into engineering technology and design solutions. Lead analysis of alternatives and recommendations for technical solutions in major projects. Lead Engineering in development and execution of corporate initiatives, goals & projects.

• Design: Lead design and equipment selection of process equipment, utilities, laboratory and building systems to optimize quality and cost across the total life cycle of assets. Ensure appropriate use of technology, and adherence to standards/practices. Approve appropriate exceptions to Amgen standards and specifications.

• Construction and Start Up: Provide engineering support during construction, resolve technical issues, and ensure project objectives are met. Ensure commissioning standards are developed and implemented during system qualification.

• Operations and Maintenance: Assist sites in troubleshooting, and remediation to prevent future occurrence throughout the network. Support the implementation of sustainable and digital solutions to advance performance.

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What we expect of you

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

Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, project management or finance

Or

Masters degree and 6 years of experience in engineering

Or

Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience in engineering, 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

• Puerto Rico candidates

  • PR law requires that a candidate that will be performing tasks aligned to engineering should have an education degree in Engineering

Beyond that, additional preferred qualifications are:

• Extensive experience in the delivery of capital projects as part of the design team

• Proven ability to provide direction and oversight to external design firms to delivery capital projects

• Experience in providing technical support to manufacturing facilities

• Proven experience and track record of compliance in a highly regulated environment

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and partner in a complex, matrixed organizations

• Successful deployment of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis tools, etc.)

• Direct experience in the design, development and deployment of automated inventory management systems such as ASRS and AVG systems.

• Demonstrated experience in selection of and implementation of design elements for improved sustainability.

• Leadership and planning capabilities to delivery critical projects and capabilities

• Capabilities to hire, develop and lead a diverse workforce

• Financial acumen to deploy initiatives that add shareholder value

• Excellent communications skills, strong facilitation talent, and executive presence to drive cross functional objectives across Amgens international network

• Strong analytical skills to identify potential improvement opportunities

• Knowledge of industry trends (e.g., regulatory and compliance, technology, human performance programs, sustainability, asset insurance, etc.) to stay at the forefront of technology implementation

• Knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g. cGMP, building codes, fire codes, electrical codes, OSHA, LEED, Energy codes, Mechanical codes, Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes) to ensure compliance. Represent Amgen with outside firms, technical societies and regulatory bodies.

• Ability to develop, implement and utilize tools to drive efficiency in meeting business needs; establish measure and evaluate performance metrics, taking actions based on results.

Thrive

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

Apply now 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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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.