Senior Associate Manufacturing - Training

Amgen • Holly Springs, NC

14h

About The Position

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. Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. When completed, the Amgen FleX batch facility will combine the latest in single use technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations . The FleX Batch facility will not only feature the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it will also integrate sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027. Senior Associate Manufacturing - Training Live What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will be a key member of the team that develops and facilitates training and the Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) philosophy in the Amgen North Carolina Biologics Drug Substance Manufacturing plant. We are looking for a talented Manufacturing team member to help deliver opportunities for reliability, efficiency, agility and differentiation for the ANC Manufacturing plant. This individual contributor position reports into the Senior Manager of the MFG Technical Training team and interacts broadly across the site to implement key training and (HOP) deliverables, quality initiatives . This role will focus on supporting manufacturing training on and off the floor and supporting investigations when necessary . The flexibility to support all four shifts covering 24/7 operations is a requirement. Support ing the development and execution of the manufacturing training strategy , ensuring operational readiness and efficient time to contribution . Providing training expertise for MFG area of responsibility ( i.e. cell culture , purification, MFG Services ). Leading and organizing MFG New Hire Orientation , ensuring content is up to date and relevant. Performing Job Task Analysis on the floor to determine where P erformance S upporting M aterials (SOP updates, videos, one-slide updates etc.) are needed and then creating Performance Supporting Materials to create a best-in-class training program. Supporting Manufacturing teams during complex investigations and change controls . Use o perational Learning Team strategies to promote open collaboration with staff to maximize learning opportunities and investigation findings. Support annual requalification programs for manufacturing to ensure training compliance. Maintain accurate Training Assignment Profiles and Assignment Vehicles for Manufacturing areas . Serve as Learning Management System SME and first stop for questions from MFG staff and management about the training program. Present complex topics to large and small groups at various levels and quickly understand and clearly communicate complex issues. Build effective relationships across functions. Navigate through ambiguity and provide a structured problem-solving approach. Win What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative investigator we seek has a biologics Drug Substance manufacturing and investigations background with strong cross-functional project management and communication skills as well as the below qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
• Master’s degree
• biologics Drug Substance manufacturing and investigations background with strong cross-functional project management and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years related work experience (manufacturing, process development, or quality assurance) in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with progressively increasing responsibility
• Experience in training development and facilitation
• Training c ontent c reation expertise in systems
• SOP writing & technical writing skills
• Experience working in Learning Management Systems
• Degree in Science or Engineering
• Experience using Quality Management Systems ( i.e. Track Wise or Veeva ) for Deviation investigations and CAPAs
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Experience presenting to inspectors during regulatory inspections and internal audits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team matrix environment and build relationships with partners
• Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and execution of the manufacturing training strategy , ensuring operational readiness and efficient time to contribution
• Providing training expertise for MFG area of responsibility ( i.e. cell culture , purification, MFG Services )
• Leading and organizing MFG New Hire Orientation , ensuring content is up to date and relevant
• Performing Job Task Analysis on the floor to determine where P erformance S upporting M aterials (SOP updates, videos, one-slide updates etc.) are needed and then creating Performance Supporting Materials to create a best-in-class training program
• Supporting Manufacturing teams during complex investigations and change controls
• Use o perational Learning Team strategies to promote open collaboration with staff to maximize learning opportunities and investigation findings
• Support annual requalification programs for manufacturing to ensure training compliance
• Maintain accurate Training Assignment Profiles and Assignment Vehicles for Manufacturing areas
• Serve as Learning Management System SME and first stop for questions from MFG staff and management about the training program
• Present complex topics to large and small groups at various levels and quickly understand and clearly communicate complex issues
• Build effective relationships across functions
• Navigate through ambiguity and provide a structured problem-solving approach

Benefits

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level