Senior Associate Manufacturing Support

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer.  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.

This Strategic Projects role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multiple functions within the Amgen Dun Laoghaire site on a routine basis in a dynamic environment (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Process Development, Process Engineering, etc.) while developing a deep understanding of the

manufacturing operations and planning activities within the facility.

The Operations Lead will serve as primary production process owner responsible for New Product Introduction, Life Cycle Management Projects and/or CAPEx projects and established process improvements projects. This role requires in-depth technical and operational knowledge of aseptic Drug Product manufacturing processes; Parts/Components Preparation, Formulation, Syringe Filling, Vial Filling, Lyophilisation and Capping.

They will be the operations point of contact for coordination of the manufacturing effort and will be responsible for driving process efficiencies as part of the project for operations. They will apply process, operational, scientific expertise, basic compliance knowledge, and analytical and troubleshooting skills to ensure streamlined manufacturing operations are enabled in both vial and syringe facilities.

This role is primarily based on-site at Amgen Dun Laoghaire with a requirement for adhoc shift cover.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will:

• Function as the site interface between the Product Delivery Teams (PDT’s), and ADL Manufacturing operations.
• Engaging with staff members within the Manufacturing department to ensure understanding of the processes and working collaboratively cross-functionally with Facilities & Engineering, Quality, PD and Supply Chain.
• Develop, review, and approve Generic Master Batch Records and Parameter Value Lists across Formulation, Filling and Inspection.
• Develop, review and update Production, Engineering, Operating Procedures & training materials.
• Assist in providing training on scientific or technical aspects of the current process/project(s) to Direct Manufacturing.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities both current and project related.
• Support scheduling and execution of Characterisation, Engineering and PPQ runs, ensuring all necessary pre-requisites are included on the schedule and assess process performance by observation of floor operations and review of performance data.
• Provide troubleshooting support throughout the project and on the floor during execution of activities.
• Hold people to account for delivery and behaviours within the Manufacturing Support team and associated with the project(s). 
• Perform Job Hazard Assessments and Change Control Assessments to determine impact to Manufacturing.
• Partner with Learning & Performance to define training strategies for current processes, NPIs and complex projects.
• Consult with Quality Assurance to ensure that GMP standards are maintained in line with current SOP’s, batch documentation and licences.
• Develop, review and update protocols for manufacturing activities.
• Documentation and approval of protocol deviations for manufacturing activities.
• Consult with Process Development, Direct manufacturing, Equipment, and System Owners regarding process changes in an effective and timely manner.
• Own and lead change controls as required by the Manufacturing Support team. 
• Review Bills of Materials.
• Develop, review and update Product Quality Risk Assessments.
  

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications & skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline.
• 4+ years of biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience in Fill Finish or related manufacturing or GMP experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong project management and organisational skills, including ability to follow assignments through to completion.
• Critical thinking skills: Gathers data from key stakeholders, analyses and interprets information to develop solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity/
• Negotiation and Influencing skills.
• Strong technical writing skills for GMP documentation (e.g., investigations, procedures, change controls) and good presentation skills.
• Escalate issues professionally and in a timely manner
• Decision Making skills and confidence to challenge others on decisions that impact the manufacturing area.
• Teamwork and coaching others.
• Ensures compliance within regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver right first-time results under minimal direction

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of 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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation