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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

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 our 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.

Principal IS Architect - Manufacturing Systems Cyber Resiliency

Are you looking for a meaningful new opportunity applying the latest available and emerging technologies to protect and enable the successful development, design, manufacturing, distribution, and commercialization of Amgen products? We are looking for a creative, innovative, highly motivated and strategic Information Systems professional to architect and lead the security of manufacturing automation and information systems globally.

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be accountable for developing and continuously aligning the site manufacturing cyber security ecosystem with rapidly changing business needs and Amgen IS technical roadmaps. They will support complex and exciting IS initiatives that require understanding of analytical problem-solving techniques, project management, lifecycle management and Operational Excellence.

This role is required to possess strong domain expertise in Manufacturing Automation/Control/Information systems and is expected be proficient and enthusiastic in the area cyber resiliency and security.

Responsibilities:

• Own and shape the design and technology of the Manufacturing Cyber Resiliency ecosystem.
• Partner with Global Information Protection and other architects to develop a vision and multi-year roadmap for the advancement and lifecycle management of the applications.
• Collaborate with the service owners, support teams and the application run management to maintain and support the systems.
• Manage and/or support the execution of a varied portfolio of IS projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource and risk management and financial management for the portfolio.
• Shaping Amgen's future – Keep track of industry and technology trends, connect and foster external networking opportunities to deliver valuable insight from other similar professionals in our industry.
• Performs cross system analysis, feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize deliverables, and recommend optimal solution. Manage multiple initiatives and priorities
• Effectively manage relationships with IS service owners, business partners, enterprise IS service partners, and vendors
• Communicates with multiple levels within the organization, highlighting issues and proposing solutions.
• Accountable to elicit and analyze needs identified by business partners and convert them into functional design.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel up to 25% might be essential

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The cyber professional we seek is a collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of information systems or engineering experience

Or

Master’s degree and 6 years of information systems or engineering experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of information systems or engineering experience

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Associate’s degree and 10 years of information systems or engineering experience

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High School diploma / GED and 12 years of information systems or engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Information Systems
• 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with 5+ years of demonstrated ability in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries
• 5+ years’ combined experience with the following product platforms: Data Historian and/or MES and/or Automation/Control Systems and/or laboratory systems and/or IS platforms
• Familiarity with industry standards for software development life cycle methodologies and 21 CFR Part 11
• Experience with validation and change control methodology
• Hands-on experience with computerized systems including troubleshooting, reliability and performance improvements
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Ability to lead multiple tasks and effectively set priorities
• Strong computer skills and possess the ability to apply science-based thinking to practical applications
• Energetic, innovative and technically-minded individual!

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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 health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

COVID-19

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID-19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.