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As part of Amgen’s Operations organization, Manufacturing continuously strives to be a differentiated leader in the manufacture of complex, high-quality therapeutics for our patients. The Senior Associate reports to the Manager Manufacturing. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership to the Manufacturing teams on a 24/7 shift pattern in a sterile Drug Product facility in fast paced and evolving environment. They will have strong GMP and quality system knowledge and the ability coach/mentor a team on the quality system requirements as well as maintaining a strong culture of safety within their shift team and in the manufacturing area in general. The candidate will have excellent troubleshooting skills using standard industry problem solving techniques. The successful candidates will be required to work a shift pattern.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Manufacturing Manager in leading a shift of Process Technicians to achieve production targets efficiently in line with GMP, safety and regulatory standards
Ensure shift Process Technicians are given clear direction and information to perform daily tasks as per the production schedule
Lead an assigned process area Work Centre Team (WCT) to ensure cross functional alignment on objectives and action plans
Maintain an accurate, up-to-date manufacturing schedule reflecting current status of production and plan critical path activities
Foster a good safety culture in our team and act as a safety role model
Oversee completion and review of documentation (batch records, EBRs) using relevant software systems and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Proactively identify training needs and facilitate completion of training to meet the area resource and cross training models
Assist, plan and implement continuous improvement initiatives using lean principles
Proactively identify and resolve process issues (including escalation and follow up) to minimize production disruptions
Support and assist with corporate, FDA, HPRA and other regulatory bodies during company audits
Lead on the 24/7 shift team in the absence of the Manufacturing Manager
Requirements:
Educated to pass Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
A third level qualification in a relevant subject area would be an advantage
Relevant experience of operations of a manufacturing function in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar environment
Aseptic experience preferred
Significant experience in a GMP/other regulated environment
Demonstrated knowledge of GMP principles
Demonstrated aseptic knowledge in GMP areas
Drug product manufacturing experience
Experience working with equipment utilized in the manufacture of parenteral products such as autoclaves, filling lines and formulation vessels
Demonstrated ability to deliver to team, site and personal objectives
Demonstrated understanding and use of right first-time techniques and lean manufacturing concepts
Results-oriented
Excellent organizational, communicational and team development skills
Strong understanding of the quality system requirements and regulations for working in an aseptic drug product facility
Excellent communication skills
Team leadership experience (preferred)
Excellent computer skills - knowledge of Electronic Batch Records, Quality Management Systems and Performance management Systems
Fluent English required
Nice to have:
A third level qualification in a relevant subject area
Aseptic experience
Team leadership experience
What we offer:
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, retirement and savings plan with generous company contributions, group medical, life and disability insurance
Discretionary annual bonus program
Exceptional learning, development, and career advancement opportunities