Associate Director Technology

Amgen • Holly Springs, NC

79d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of information Systems experience.
• Master's degree and 4 years of Information Systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of information Systems experience.
• Associate's degree and 10 years of Information Systems experience.
• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Information Systems experience.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years' experience providing process automation and information systems solutions and support to manufacturing organizations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with process automation systems and projects in cGMP regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of FDA cGxP and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations and software system validation.
• Expertise on platforms such as DeltaV, Werum, Systech, Laboratory systems, IS infrastructure and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Exposure to technologies around PAT, APC, AR/VR, Location tracking, Control tower, IIoT, IDA.

Responsibilities

• Provide and advance manufacturing technology platform-specific implementation practices and standards on systems architecture, software libraries, and system lifecycle management.
• Manage Contract staff to deliver technology services using and improving the Global Solutions Delivery Model and Business Practice.
• Deliver the Drug Substance (DS) technology roadmap for Amgen and advance the digital maturity end to end throughout Amgen's Manufacturing network.
• Lead the execution of a varied portfolio of IS and Automation projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource and risk management and financial management for the portfolio.
• Maintain relationships with IS service owners, business partners, enterprise IS service partners, and vendors.
• Anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays, and problems.
• Perform cross system assessments, feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize projects, and provide efficient solutions.
• Elicit and analyze needs identified by business customers and convert them into functional design.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and welfare plans.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree