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Our shared mission-to serve patients living with serious illnesses-drives all that we do.\nSince 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.\nOur award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. \nSummary:\nSite lead for Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). \nSingle point of accountability and interface between Amgen and assigned external partners.\nDrug Product, Finished Drug Product \nResponsibilities:\nManufacturing operations:\nDevelop and lead robust business processes, maintain reliable relationships with contract site management; assess industry trends, internal network, and technology advancements as tools to improve contract site performance.\nManage budget development, monitoring, and reporting; create and manage contracts - confidentiality disclosure agreement(s), scope of work agreement(s), request for pricing/information, supply agreement(s) etc.; monitor and improve financials with CMO; actively manage and communicate forecasts to the sites and manage capacity planning.\nDrive operational excellence and champion change.\nSite performance monitoring:\nManage contract site performance, lead site operating review meetings;\ndrive improvements at contract sites;\nsustain and improve the overall health of the business,\nLead communication/relationship with the contract site as well as internal management.\nProject Management and Technology transfer:\nLead a department-wide project from conception to implementation and close-out. \nPresent to and obtain buy-in for value proposition of such projects to senior management.\nProvide oversight of all planning and coordination of product transfer activities to the contract site(s); develop, present, and obtain approval of budget, timeline and ensure execution of transfer team activities to achieve seamless product transfer to the contract site(s); ensure risk management initiatives are taking place as per RM plan;\nLead site issue management and resolution; provide issue escalation to executive management.\nQualifications:\nMinimum requirements (as per standard)Preferred Requirements:\n· Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Engineering, or Science-related field\n· 5+ years of experience in protein DP, or packaging manufacturing environment\n· 5+ years in roles requiring knowledge of cGMP principles, FDA and other regulatory guidelines, and validation principles\n· 2+ years of experience working with external parties and/or leading cross-functional teams for clinical and/or commercial products\n· 1+ years of project management experience leading multi-functional and multi-location team\n· 1+ years of experience across ACM or CMQ\n· Ability to travel +/- 20% of time (domestic and international\nCompetencies:\n· Demonstrated competencies of lower GCF levels.\n· Demonstrated matrix management and influencing skills.\n· Manufacturing and cGMP knowledge / experience.\n· Demonstrated negotiation skills.\n· Operational Excellence proficiency and ability to drive continuous improvement.\n· Financial/budgeting knowledge and business acumen.\n· Proficient project management skills.\n· Problem-solving and critical thinking.\n· Understanding of contractual requirements.\n· Technical writing and multi-level communication skills.\n· Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in collaborative/team environment.\n· Demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive action, and work under minimum supervision.\nWhat you can expect of us\nAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. \nIn addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.\nApply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.\ncareers.amgen.com\nAs an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients.\nTogether, we compete in the fight against serious disease.\nAmgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nWe provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. 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