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Serve as a key Quality leader supporting Global Supplier Quality (GSQ) and Supplier Quality Management (SQM) activities, with primary responsibility for Inspection Readiness and QMS Assessment & Improvement (A&I) programs. Drive quality excellence across Amgen’s global external network and play a central role in ensuring successful regulatory outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Own and lead the SQM/GSQ inspection readiness processes
Provide strategic and tactical leadership for inspection and audit preparation, execution, and response
Act as a front-room representative for QMS audits and inspections for External Supply Virtual Sites
Collaborate broadly across GSQ, SQM Global Process Owners (GPO), Amgen site networks, and Affiliates
Maintain and continuously improve inspection readiness processes
Lead or support responses and improvement actions resulting from Regulatory Agency inspections, Business Partner audits, and internal audits
Drive proactive identification, communication, and resolution of site and cross-functional compliance risks
Act as SME for QMS A&I processes, supporting major initiatives such as DQMS Phase 2 implementation
Contribute to or lead project teams supporting business objectives including quality systems, continuous improvement, and digital QMS transformation
Requirements:
Doctorate degree & 2 years of Quality Compliance experience
Master’s degree & 4 years of Quality Compliance experience
Bachelor’s degree & 6 years of Quality Compliance experience
Associate’s degree & 10 years of Quality Compliance experience
High school diploma / GED & 12 years of Quality Compliance experience
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
Experience leading or participating in key roles for Regulatory/Health Authority inspections
Experience auditing and defending processes/procedures during inspections
7+ years of related pharmaceutical industry experience (manufacturing, process development, QA) with increasing responsibility
Experience in quality systems, compliance, data analysis, project management, and supplier/CMO management
Strong understanding of EU and US cGMP, exposure to GDPs, and knowledge of supplier/partner quality challenges
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively, present data clearly, and navigate ambiguity with structured problem-solving
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to maintain strong remote working relationships across global teams
Ability to travel regionally and internationally as needed
Nice to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering
Experience leading or participating in key roles for Regulatory/Health Authority inspections
Experience auditing and defending processes/procedures during inspections
7+ years of related pharmaceutical industry experience (manufacturing, process development, QA) with increasing responsibility
Experience in quality systems, compliance, data analysis, project management, and supplier/CMO management
Strong understanding of EU and US cGMP, exposure to GDPs, and knowledge of supplier/partner quality challenges
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively, present data clearly, and navigate ambiguity with structured problem-solving
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to maintain strong remote working relationships across global teams
Ability to travel regionally and internationally as needed
What we offer:
A 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