Site Commercialization Project Manager (SCPM)

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Job Description

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission-to serve patients-drives all that we do. It is key to becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together-researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us as:

Site Commercialization Project Manager (SCPM)

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What you will do

Project management:

• Assures timely and fully compliant maintenance of the Change Control Management system related to Launch executions, Variations implementations and other activities related to the life cycle management of the Amgen products.
• Ensure Change Controls are implemented following Procedures and Guidance documents (Right First Time)
• Ensure Change controls are implemented against agreed time lines (Milestone adherence)
• Facilitates Product Lifecycle Team (PLT) meetings
• Executes specific Supply Chain projects and business cases (example: SKU’s management, rationalization, and implementation of new pack configuration).
• Owner of the End-to-End Overall Launch Project Plan, with input from Regional Operations Leads (ROLs) and/or Senior Alliance Managers, to support ABR Site related activities.
• Leads Project Management meetings with associated functions in order to support timely and effective Launch execution, Variations implementations and other activities related to the life cycle management of the Amgen products.
• Supports ROLs and/or Senior Alliance Managers in developing project charters, facilitating workshops, etc.

Communication/collaboration:

• Following strategic objectives of ROLs and/or Senior Alliance Managers, the SCPM will assure effective planning, timely execution and implementation of Launches and Variations in coordination, collaboration and leveraging on internal stakeholders such as QA, RA, Production & Site Planning, Artwork, Warehouse, Customer Service & Procurement.
• Reports, communicates and presents metrics on the Launch executions, Variations implementations and other activities related to the life cycle management of the Amgen products.
• Provides key updates to ABR Site and other stakeholders on status of ABR readiness activities and related projects.

Operational Excellence

• Foresees or identifies and analyzes complex problems and opportunities to streamline departmental activities and leads projects to drive improvements.
• Partners with all relevant stakeholders to share and implement best practices.

Knowledge

• Expanding knowledge of related disciplinary areas
• Broad knowledge within own specialty area, enhances own knowledge through understanding business trends and objectives
• Knowledge of industry and business principles, understands the core business process and purpose of the functional area in Amgen’s commercialization process
• Develops own project management techniques

Problem Solving

• Applies analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations/problems using multiple sources of information (Qualitative information, Quantitative research, Trend data)
• Forecasts, models and utilizes advanced analytical tools
• Anticipates and prevents potential problems
• Creates new procedures and processes to drive desired results
• Handles diverse scope of issues that require evaluation of a variety of factors including current business trends

Autonomy

• Working under minimal direction
• Work is guided by operational and project objectives; manages multiple assignments and processes, Independently determines approach to project
• May be responsible for specific programs and/or projects
• Independently develops solutions that are thorough,
• Practical and consistent with functional objectives

Contribution

• Contributes to department/unit by ensuring quality of tasks/ services provided by self and others
• Interprets customer needs to identify potential opportunities
• Provides training and guidance to others
• Extends capabilities by working closely with senior staff/ experts within and outside the internal organization

Objectives

• Translates implementation Launch /LCM strategy as determined in Product Lifecycle Teams (PLT) to ABR Supply Chain objectives and action plans per designated product group.
• Applies the knowledge, skills, tools and techniques of project management / operational excellence to support timely implementation of product Launches, Variations (CMC & Labeling) and execution of other activities related to the life cycle management of the Amgen products.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Site Commercialization Project Manager we seek is a strong professional with the following qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or any other degree would be considered
• +3 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in project management and large cycle management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in supplier management

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and stakeholders management
• Effective communication across multiple stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a risk-based approach
• Decision-making skills and ability to manage complexity
• Continuous improvement of mindset and interest in new technologies

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising competitive salary, bonus structure, fixed 13th month, holiday allowance, and a collective health insurance.
• Focus on vitality with an on-site gym, a vitality program, and a restaurant with healthy food.