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In this vital role you will be the Sr. Associate Plant Quality Assurance (PQA) on-the-floor position will work directly with plant manufacturing and support groups for on-going bulk drug substance manufacturing and new product introduction-including development, clinical, and commercial operations. The Sr Associate PQA position will facilitate real-time decision making to ensure adherence to GMP quality requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Quality oversight of new product introduction activities covering facilities, utilities, equipment, systems and process with alignment into the Amgen Quality Systems
Provide on-going Quality oversight to ensure products are manufactured, tested, stored, and distributed according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and other applicable regulations
Ensure that facilities, equipment, materials, organization, processes, and procedures comply with applicable regulations and Amgen requirements
Drive closure/completion of cGMP processes, procedures, documents and records
Ensure production and testing records/results are complete, accurate, and documented according to procedures
Oversee and provide guidance during on-the-floor analytical testing
Ensure that changes that could potentially impact product quality are assessed according to procedures
Ensure that deviations from established procedures are investigated and documented per procedures
Alert senior management of quality, compliance, supply and safety risks
Provide project management support, leading efforts to drive timely achievement of tasks and develop strategies for system implementation
Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities within our processes and systems
Support and represent PQA during audits and inspections
Requirements:
High school/GED + 4 years Quality Assurance, manufacturing and/or other regulated environment work experience
Associate’s + 2 years Quality Assurance, manufacturing and/or other regulated environment work experience
Bachelor’s + 6 months Quality Assurance, manufacturing and/or other regulated environment work experience
Master's
Strong cGMP and GDP behaviors
Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical plant start up
Knowledge and process experience within a cGMP manufacturing facility or other highly regulated environment
Technical understanding of upstream and/or downstream manufacturing within a biotechnology production operation
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, and knowledge of other electronic systems such as EBR/MES, Delta V, and Electronic Quality Systems
Demonstrated experience with deviations records
Experience supporting GMP testing laboratories
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, ability to follow assignments through to completion and meet timelines
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and independently
Nice to have:
Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical plant start up
Knowledge and process experience within a cGMP manufacturing facility or other highly regulated environment
Technical understanding of upstream and/or downstream manufacturing within a biotechnology production operation
Proficient Microsoft Office skills, and knowledge of other electronic systems such as EBR/MES, Delta V, and Electronic Quality Systems
Demonstrated experience with deviations records
Experience supporting GMP testing laboratories
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, ability to follow assignments through to completion and meet timelines
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and independently
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