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Director, Engineering - MCS Drug Substance Supply

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role, you will be responsible for leading the Engineering and Maintenance organization in support of ATO Drug Substance Manufacturing in B23 and B7, Cell Bank Operations in B30, and Quality Control in B25 as part of Manufacturing and Clinical Supply (MCS). You will partner with manufacturing, process development, safety, and quality to ensure facility, utilities, and process equipment requirements are met in compliance with internal and external regulations.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the technical direction, leadership, and strategy of the engineering and maintenance organization including, but not limited to, asset ownership, maintenance and calibration, reliability, and day-to-day support to a 7/24-hour operation. The Director of Engineering is responsible for delivering reliable and compliant clean utilities, maintenance programs, facility, and equipment improvements as needed to enable MCS Long Range Supply Plans.

This position encompasses both a leadership role and a technical expert role within the Drug Substance Supply leadership team. The director will provide day-to-day management and leadership including mentoring, staff development, and work prioritization for a team of direct and indirect reports. In addition, the director will provide input into department objectives and establishment of strategic direction within the MCS F&E Organization.

This is an onsite role located at Amgen Thousand Oaks, CA.

• Resource allocation in alignment with strategic plans and priorities.
• Ensures that area staff (regular and contracted) are qualified for assigned roles and trained to perform individual tasks.
• Alerts senior management of critical quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks.
• Responsible for inspection readiness associated with engineering programs and GMP Requirements.
• Perform management responsibilities associated with development, coaching, and mentorship of engineering staff, as well as the performance evaluation of the team and performance management, as required.
• Responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the department budget with a strong focus on efficiency and ways of working to deliver the best value to Amgen.
• Responsible for department capital portfolio prioritization, execution, and cost-effective implementation.
• Partner with global engineering functions such as Global Capital Projects and Project Controls to ensure strategic alignment, and compliant and safe execution of capital investments.
• Ensures that organization-level decisions are science-based, supported by data and scientific principles.
• Anticipate complex challenges and needs maintaining strategic alignment with Amgen Long Range Plans.
• Integrate the organization into the Amgen global networks to deliver value to the collective operations.
• Creates a culture that nurtures and rewards creativity and innovation.
• Fosters a culture that is equipped to manage change and transformation effectively.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of Engineering, Commissioning & Qualification or a related technical discipline experience

Or

Masters degree and 8 years of Engineering, Commissioning & Qualification or a related technical discipline experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 10 years of Engineering, Commissioning & Qualification or a related technical discipline experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading complex and matrix organizations, projects, and programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong safety focus with a firm understanding of engineering diverse responsibilities, facilities, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong collaborator, problem solver, and solution-oriented
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Extremely organized and thinks strategically to support key business decisions
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and effectively set priorities
• Proven experience leading successful teams in a 7/24 operation
• Prior experience leading engineers or other technical professionals
• Proven experience and track record of compliance in a highly regulated environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and partner in complex, matrixed organizations
• Successful deployment of continuous improvement and innovation to deliver value
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution, making disciplined decisions, and handling multiple projects at one time.
• Capabilities to hire, develop, and lead a diverse workforce
• Financial acumen to deploy initiatives that add shareholder value
• Excellent communications skills, strong facilitation of talent, and executive presence to drive cross-functional objectives
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential improvement opportunities
• Knowledge of industry trends (e.g., regulatory and compliance, technology, human performance programs, reliability and asset management, etc.) to stay at the forefront of technology implementation
• Represent Amgen with outside firms, technical societies, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to develop, implement, and use tools to drive innovation in meeting business needs; establish measures and evaluate performance metrics, taking actions based on results

What you can expect of us

As 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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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