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Amgen Job Description

Amgen discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen was one of the first companies to realize the new science’s promise by bringing safe, effective medicines from lab, to manufacturing plant, to patient. Amgen therapeutics have changed the practice of medicine, helping millions of people around the world in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other serious illnesses. With a deep and broad pipeline of potential new medicines, Amgen remains committed to advancing science to dramatically improve people’s lives.

This role resides within ASM Supply Chain and is responsible for the Raw Material Sampling and Warehouse & Transportation domain. The incumbent is responsible and accountable to ensure that the execution of all the activities within the domain complies with GMP requirement. Incumbent is also responsible to ensure that the domain is always in a state of inspection readiness.
A solid experience in one or several core functions within pharmaceutical / Biologic Operations (Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, Distribution, and Quality Control) would be critical. The candidate must have a very good understanding of the impact of GMP regulations, operational experiences and possess a strong strategic mindset and leadership attributes. It is also essential for the candidate to be a self-starter and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Management Objectives:

• Advance ASM as a safe work environment.
• People development where direct reports maximize their performance and potential over time.
• Define and achieve optimal organizational future (i.e. people, process, systems, etc) for domain by working closely with the team and management .
• Lead by example by exhibiting Amgen values and Leadership attributes.
• Serve as one of the primary interfaces with stakeholders from the site and the network. Strong collaboration and best practice knowledge sharing are key.
• Develop and execute strategies to enable an agile supply chain to address dynamic market demand.
• Develop and execute strategies in the domain that supports the overall Supply Chain Strategy to ensure a reliable and stable supply of raw material to ASM.
• Develop and manage the procurement and production planning team and be accountable for their performance.
• Develop effective and efficient options to address Demand Supply challenges and make recommendations to stakeholders to facilitate the decision-making process.
• Drives Operations Excellence Culture in the organization via the deployment of various OE tools resulting in productivity gains.
• Accountable for the Demand Supply alignment between network and site via an agreed production plan.
• Accountable for the reliable and stable flow of raw material to ASM that supports the production plan.
• Ensure that the activities of the domain are executed safely and compliant with respect to GMP and other regulatory requirements.

Drive Performance Improvements

• Ensure that domain monthly KPIs are met.
• Closely monitor poor performing metrics and work with key groups to identify root causes and appropriate steps for resolution

Budget & Resource Planning and Analysis:

• Develop yearly domain budget and ensure execution within allocated budget.
• Responsible to ensure resource utilization and operational optimization of capacity
• Plan, prioritize and goal setting: Determine demand supply in a meaningful and practical way, use goals to guide actions, create detailed actions plans, organize and schedule resources and tasks
• Monitor and communicate progress on budget and goals. Escalate to management as needed.

Network and Business Process Owner:

• Develop strong working relationships with network stakeholders such as Global Supply Chain, Global Operations Leads, External Supply, peers from other sites as well as stakeholders from the site.
• Ensure that business continuity plans are in place in the domains.  
• Assume the role of Functional Area Owner for Production Planning and Procurement in deviation, change control and CAPA processes.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience

  OR

• Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience

  OR

• Bachelor’s degree or & 8 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of people management experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrated track record of people development where direct reports learn and develop their capabilities to enhance their performance and achieve personal or professional goals.
• Demonstrated experience in forming-leading-facilitating-inspiring teams
• Ability to see the big picture and its implications thereafter deliver on multiple scenarios.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders in a cross functional; cross cultural environment.
• Ability to organize and analyze data and information accurately to identify relationships and detect patterns and trends to gain insights for decision making.

• Ability to generate feasible and efficient solutions to solve problems and capitalize on new opportunities.
• Ability to adopt a fresh perspective to combine ideas or information in new ways and make connections between seemingly unrelated fields to create new ideas and bring those ideas to realization
• Ability to formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
• Demonstrated experience in a continuous improvement role utilizing tools, methodologies and change management (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, Human Performance)
• End to End supply chain knowledge especially in the warehouse and transportation domain.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP/ERP planning environments
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification would be advantageous.
• Pharma experience would be advantageous.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.