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Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Upstream to provide frontline leadership supporting the facility expansion program and facility startup. This essential role will lead a team responsible for manufacturing cell culture operations including seed train, SUBs, Perfusion, RTF, Stainless Steel BRXs, Depth Filtration and Centrifugation, while partnering across functions to ensure successful operational readiness, technology transfer, and ramp-up of manufacturing operations within the new facility.
Job Responsibility
Frontline Leadership: Lead, develop, and coach a manufacturing team
set clear performance expectations
foster a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability
Facility Startup & Operational Readiness: Support design, build, commissioning, qualification (C&Q), staffing, training, and readiness milestones for a new manufacturing facility
drive performance across safety, quality, schedule, and cost
resolve deviations and operational issues
Technology Transfer & Process Implementation: Support transfer and implementation of manufacturing processes
ensure manufacturability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, Engineering, NPI, Supply Chain, Validation, and Site Leadership to enable successful startup and ramp-up
Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Maintain inspection readiness and adherence to regulatory and Amgen quality standards
Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability improvements as operations mature
Shift Support: Work non-standard hours as required, transitioning to a 12-hour 2-2-3 dayshift supporting 24/7 operations
Requirements
Doctorate degree OR Master's degree and 3 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR Associate's degree and 10 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
AND Previous managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Nice to have
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
Experience with facility startup, commissioning, or operational readiness
Biologics / drug substance manufacturing experience (Upstream)
cGMP manufacturing experience (5+ years preferred)
Experience with technology transfer and process implementation
Prior Area Lead / Specialist / Manager experience
Strong leadership, performance management, and conflict-resolution skills
Solid understanding of regulatory requirements
Proficiency with MES/EBR, DeltaV, Maximo, Veeva, LIMS, and electronic quality systems
What we offer
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