Senior Manager Process Engineering - Bulk Drug Substance - Downstream

Career Category

Engineering

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission, to serve patients living with serious illnesses, drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in single use technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Senior Manager   P rocess   Engineering   Downstream

What you will do

Let’s   do this!   Let’s   change the world! In this vital role, you will oversee the engineering team, lead technical projects, and drive innovation in product design and manufacturing processes. You will solve complex engineering problems,   optimize   processes, and ensure the company's engineering efforts align with strategic   objectives . You will also provide leadership and guidance to the engineering team supporting 24/7 manufacturing and facility operations.

The Senior Manager   Process   Engineering will join the Facilities & Engineering (F&E) group   reporting to the Facilities & Engineering (F&E)   Director   ,   partnering closely with the corporate engineering team to design, build, commission, and qualify new equipment and systems needed for drug substance production. This role will develop domain   expertise   to support operations upon start-up, focusing on   Process engineering and plant equipment   as well as hiring and training the staff required to support startup and operations.

Key responsibilities include :

Site   design,   construction, start-up, and operational readiness:

Execute and guide the   commissioning and qualification of   process equipment   in alignment with GMP requirements , while working in partnership with global engineering during site installation . E nsure their operational capability is aligned with manufacturing requirements and GMP regulation and on-time project delivery.

Ensure systems are installed ,   operating   safe l y ,   and   comply   with   pertinent   environmental health/safety   practice ,   rules   and regulations.

P erform engineering assessments   for   plant equipment   operations ,   implementing equipment modifications, and supporting engineering runs   in support of new product/technology introductions as   required .

Site O perations:

Provide system ownership   for   process equipment   typically used in   biologics   manufacturing, including   D ownstream   P urification   ( e.g.   Chromatography and viral Filtration skids, UFDF ) , and CIP/SIP   Skids .

Lead a team of   Process   Engineer ing   professionals and serve as the main point of contact for   Process   and   equipment engineering   function .

Establish clear expectations and priorities   to   staff. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, partnership, and knowledge sharing.   Provide   development opportunities, feedback, and actively listen to staff .

Effectively collaborate with key customers and support groups ( e.g.   Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, Maintenance, network partners) .

Work with original equipment manufacturers for breakdown and planned maintenance of   process equipment .

Work with integrated service providers for day-to-day operational activities,   breakdown   and planned maintenance.

Lead   identifying   and implementing engineering-based improvements or upgrades to   process   equipment   systems.   This may include developing business cases for improvements,   identifying   design requirements, and translating these requirements into   process   equipment/system design, specifications, and supporting the construction, startup, and validation of equipment.

Develop equipment maintenance programs, ensure the availability of spare parts, and   coordinate   maintenance activities to ensure systems are in proper working order.

Ensure plant readiness and quality and regulatory compliance for internal audits, external agency audits, and partner audits for the   process   equipment .

Provide   s ystem guidance to   identify   performance risks and implement risk reduction strategies.

Provide technical support to troubleshoot,   identify   and resolve process and system issues as needed.

Provide strategic ,   tactical management ,   and leadership   to ensure   24x7 day-to-day   reliability of plant operations .

Participate in the budgeting process for   process engineering , including forecasting costs, managing expenditures, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

10% domestic/international travel

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative individual we   seek   is a leader with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of engineering experience OR

Associate’s degree and 10 years of engineering experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of engineering experience OR

Master’s degree and 6 years of engineering experience OR

Doctorate degree and 2 years of engineering experience

And

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

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Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor ’   s degree in   Chemical   or   Mechanical Engineering   or related technical field.

8 +   years'   of relevant work experience with   5 + years' experience in Biopharmaceutical   operations/manufacturing environment   focused on   process and   plant   engineering function .

Demonstrated   people   management/leadership experience .

Direct knowledge of biopharmaceutical production   facility   with direct experience with   D ownstream   P urification   ( e.g.   Chromatography and viral Filtration skids, UFDF ) , and CIP/SIP   Skids.

Experience with Tech Transfer, Process Design, and Commissioning & Qualification .

Experience working in a regulated environment ( e.g.   cGMP, OSHA, EPA, etc.) , experience interacting with regulatory agencies and inspectors,   and   familiarity with GMP quality systems/processes such as change control, non-conformances,   corrective and preventative actions, and qualifications/validation

Familiarity with designing and operating equipment used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing

Independent, ambitious, organized, able to multi-task in project environments, and skilled in   communication, facilitation, and teamwork

Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills

Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information

Work schedule flexibility as   required   to support 24/7 operations, requiring occasional after-hours engineering coverage

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team!

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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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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.

. Salary Range

148,715.15USD -201,202.85 USD