System Administrator - Senior Associate

Amgen • Holly Springs, NC

16d

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients 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. System Administrator - Senior Associate What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be accountable for developing and continuously aligning the site manufacturing data ecosystem with rapidly changing business needs and Amgen Technology technical roadmaps. Seeking candidates who possess expertise in business, and automation systems, information/data management and technical experience in database and data historian technologies and integration tools.

Requirements

• Master's Degree OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information technology experience, OR Associate’s degree and 6 years of Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information technology experience, OR High school diploma/GED and 8 years of Information Systems, Engineering and/or Information technology experience

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with 2+ years of demonstrated ability in the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industries.
• Experience in Automation Platforms such as but not limited to, DeltaV, Rockwell Factory Talk, BAS (Building Automation System), Thin Manager, Siemens Location Tracking, and/or IS platforms.
• Experience and understanding of Information Systems infrastructure services, fundamentals, and operations (Storage, VMs, Network, Active Directory, etc.).
• General experience in methods and technologies to support Manufacturing Data integrations (e.g. SQL, Web Services/messaging, data mapping) is helpful.
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to translate strategic opportunities and emerging technology solutions into tangible pragmatic executable plans allied to the ability to apply corporate blueprint and standards using business drivers to local business needs and project requirements.
• Ability to anticipate, evaluate and resolve multiple, simultaneous project issues, delays, and problems by applying technical, project management, and business expertise.
• Understanding of GMP software development lifecycle and procedures.
• Knowledge of industry standards for SDLC methodologies and 21 CFR Part 11.
• General experience with computer validation and change control methodology.
• Experience with computerized systems including troubleshooting, reliability, and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own and craft the design and technology of the Technology ecosystem.
• Support and/or be responsible for the execution of a varied portfolio of Technology and automation platforms projects with appropriate portfolio planning, resource, risk management and financial management for the portfolio.
• Crafting Amgen's future – Keep track of industry and technology trends, connect, and foster external networking opportunities to deliver valuable insight from other similar professionals in our industry!
• Support cross-system analysis, feasibility analysis, scope projects, prioritize deliverables, and recommend optimal solutions.
• Lead multiple initiatives and priorities.
• Effectively manage relationships with Platforms Service Owners, business partners, enterprise Technology service partners, and vendors.
• Accountable to elicit and analyze needs identified by business stakeholders and convert them into functional design.
• Manage Technology platform activities including system administration, troubleshooting, vendor management, platform lifecycle, security vulnerabilities patching and business requirements.
• Domestic and international travel is up to 25%.

Benefits

• 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 where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees