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Sr. Manager Process Engineer Upstream

Employer
Amgen
Location
West Greenwich, RI
Start date
Feb 2, 2023

Job Details

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

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.

Sr. Manager Process Engineer - Upstream

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What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this vital role you will be the technical-lead and people-manager for our Upstream Process Engineering team at our multiproduct facility at the Rhode Island Site. This facility manufactures a range of innovative biologic and biosimilar medicines. The Sr. Manager Process Engineer will lead a team focused on bioprocess cell culture process optimization, drug substance manufacturing support and new product introductions. This role will be immersed in all aspects of operations in a commercial bulk drug substance facility, which includes collaborating with other drug substance teams across our international network.

Responsibilities include:
  • Supervise a team of Process Development Engineers focused on upstream cell culture processes
  • Plan, prioritize and coordinate work of a staff of engineers and/or technicians
  • Conceive plans and conduct engineering research/investigation in areas of considerable scope and complexity
  • Collaborate with Plant Managers, i.e., Production Managers and Senior Process Development staff to assess needs and update progress
  • Perform work that involves in-depth investigation of subject area
  • Lead efforts with research, manufacturing, process development, utilities, facilities, quality assurance and validation departments in developing recommendations for large and/or highly complex system/facility or process modifications
  • Design, execute, implement, and direct engineering or process projects which significantly contribute to attaining high priority goals
  • Interpret Processes Characterization
  • Establish Testing Strategies
  • Design / Develop Characterization Protocols
  • Develop Technical Reports
  • Support validations and technical reports, SATs executions, document generation and challenge validations strategies
  • Understand Risk Assessments and QRAES in order to support risk assessment activities
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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The experienced professional we seek is a strong communicator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree and 2 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience OR
  • Masters degree and 6 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience OR
  • Bachelors degree and 8 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience OR
  • Associates degree and 10 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience OR
  • High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Engineering and/or Operations experience
And
  • 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in a Process Development/Process Engineering environment, with specific experience in the implementation and support of biopharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor direct reports in a highly fluid, interactive matrixed environment
  • Experience in process scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and/or manufacturing scale
  • Strong understanding cGMP requirements
  • Knowledge of regulatory filings and inspections
  • Upstream and/or downstream biologics process development technology transfer, scale-up and ongoing manufacturing of biologics (cGMP) including technical support for nonconformance investigations and other commercial support activities
  • Experience working with design and optimization of pharmaceutical processing unit operations including cell expansion, single use bioreactors, perfusion, and harvest among others (for example clarification, Protein A, IEX, SEC, TFF, UFDF, and sterile filtration) for biological molecules
  • Deep understanding of operational aspects of biopharma and/or engineering industries
  • Ability to apply engineering principles and statistical analysis, including design of experiments, in-order to solve processing issues and evaluate opportunities for process improvements
  • Skills in analysis of data generated using different analytical techniques
  • Strong oral and verbal communication and presentation skills enabling strong relationships with internal and external partners
  • Ability to derive insightful strategies to improve business processes
Thrive

What you can expect of us

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

The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is$146,427 - $179,950.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

  • 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. 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 cancers, 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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 accommodation.

Company

We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.

We live the mission.

We win together.

We thrive on continual challenge.

Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.

At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.

Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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Phone
805-447-1000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States

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