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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. In this vital role you will have the outstanding opportunity to support the start-up of the Amgen North Carolina (ANC) manufacturing facility. When the plant transitions to operations in 2025 this position will manage and lead the CI program for MFG.
Job Responsibility
Support the start-up of the Amgen North Carolina (ANC) manufacturing facility
Have ownership and oversight of operational readiness activities in manufacturing areas
Support Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) creation, review, and approval
Specification and purchasing of required equipment and supplies
Design of job aids and work instructions
Advancement of digital tools to support manufacturing operations
Training of staff
Manage and lead the CI program for MFG when plant transitions to operations
Provide technical support and subject matter expertise for manufacturing area
Oversee support and ongoing development of all the manufacturing systems including SOP, TRNQ, MES, QMS records
Train staff on assigned manufacturing systems
Support troubleshooting needs during commissioning/qualification, start-up, engineering run, and process performance qualification
Facilitate process, area, and equipment quality risk assessments
Manage the CI program
Conduct time studies to identify process inefficiencies
Lead improvement projects in designated MFG area
Implementing proper change management
Track sustainment of implemented changes
Lead cross-functional CAPAs and EVs
Serve as a CI and Human and Organizational Performance champion
Provide training to others on CI and lean principles
Lead learning team meetings and kaizen events
Requirements
High school diploma / GED and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
Associate’s degree and 2 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
Bachelor’s degree and 6 months of Manufacturing or Operations experience
Masters degree
Educational background in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Biotechnology, and/or Engineering
Strong technical knowledge of drug substance processing (cell culture, harvest, chromatography, filtration, buffer compounding) and a broad understanding of related disciplinary areas in bioprocessing
Proficient technical writing and presentation skills
Ability to lead small and large cross-functional meetings efficiently
Knowledge of process improvement or lean fundamentals
Collaborate with staff at all levels in the organization
Nice to have
Educational background in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Biotechnology, and/or Engineering
Strong technical knowledge of drug substance processing
Proficient technical writing and presentation skills
Knowledge of process improvement or lean fundamentals
What we offer
Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans aligned with local industry standards