Senior Manager Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Digital

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. 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.

Our 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.

Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in single use technologies with traditional stainless steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.

Sr. Manager Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement (CI) and Digital

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be accountable for overseeing the Continuous Improvement (CI) leads, Digital Manufacturing Associates, and Finite Schedulers. You will be responsible for leading and tracking digital initiatives in manufacturing, driving continuous improvements, and managing the finite schedule. This role is essential for Amgen North Carolina’s success and key in supporting operations towards a more digital future.

• Lead and manage a team consisting of CI leads, Digital Manufacturing specialists, and Finite Schedulers.
• Oversee and drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing operations, efficiency, and productivity.
• Track and report on digital manufacturing initiatives and their impact on operations. Collect and govern ideas for future initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in digital manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ensure timely implementation and lifecycle management of digital projects, including validation and software or system upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement digital solutions that support manufacturing operations.
• Lead the development and execution of the finite schedule, ensuring optimal resource utilization and efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to digital manufacturing technologies and processes.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff on digital manufacturing topics and continuous improvement practices.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and other regulatory requirements in all activities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The manufacturing professional we seek is an analytical people leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Analysis, or Computer Science experience OR
• Associate’s degree and 10 years of Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Analysis, or Computer Science experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Analysis, or Computer Science experience OR
• Master’s degree and 6 years of Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Analysis, or Computer Science experience OR
• Doctorate degree and 3 years of Manufacturing & Operations experience

And

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with key digital technologies and data analytics systems (e.g., MES, ERP, Smartsheets, D