Manager QC Equipment Maintenance Position Available In Kent, Rhode Island

Career Category Maintenance Job Description 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. QC Manager- Equipment Maintenance What you will do Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role the Equipment Manager will supervise a team responsible for maintenance of Quality Control (QC) equipment at Amgen Rhode Island (ARI). This role is integral in fostering and further developing the culture of Safety, Quality, and Lean Leadership within the organization. Provide direct oversight to a team responsible for core QC equipment maintenance and system ownership. Manage the end-to-end life cycle for QC equipment, including: Procurement, Development and execution of validation and change control strategy/ownership, General and corrective maintenance activities, Decommissioning as required. Serve as Site SME/Representative on QC System Owner Network by fielding requests, providing advice to other sites, and alignment decisions with other sites Serve as owner of the ARI Master List for QC Equipment and Computerized Analytical Lab Systems List Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Amgen requirements relating to Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, Safety protocols, Laboratory controls Provide support for audits and inspections. May include interaction with regulatory agencies, partner organizations, and internal audit functions during on-site inspections and audits. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a self-starter with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Quality or Equipment Management experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of Quality or Equipment Management experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Quality or Equipment Management experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of Quality or Equipment Management experience OR Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in QC equipment management and laboratory operations. Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety, quality, and lean principles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple sites and teams. Experience managing staff and/or leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources Experience with equipment procurement, development and execution of validation, general and corrective maintenance activities Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with all levels within the organization Ability to work in a team matrix environment and build relationships with partners Identify, manage, and champion innovative projects to advance productivity and enable LEAN principles across different functions Experience with supporting staff training, career development and performance management Establishment and tracking of department goals, strategies and KPIs Experience in auditing and defending processes, procedures and decisions during regulatory inspections Experience with various laboratory equipment and computer systems Strong leadership and negotiation skills with an ability to influence different styles Demonstrated innovative thinking and ability to transform work organizations Exposure to Operational Excellence initiatives Ability to coordinate multi-functional project teams and deliver on schedule. What you can expect from 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 of 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 Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. . Salary Range 109,829.00 USD – 134,676.00 USD Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen