Defy Imagination
You have worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. Your skills, experience, and passion will be put to work toward your goals at Amgen, a biotechnology company that serves patients worldwide.
About the Role
* This is a vital role within the Contract Development & Manufacturing (ACDM) team, where you will work closely with internal technical stakeholders and external partners such as CRO/CMO's to support development, clinical/commercial manufacture, and business management.
* You will lead the implementation of sourcing initiatives and manage various external projects engaging domestic, international, and emerging market suppliers.
Your Responsibilities
1. Project leadership of synthetic peptide and oligonucleotide external projects spanning development and clinical/commercial manufacture.
2. Management of multiple assignments and/or business processes under minimal guidance.
3. Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal technical stakeholders to increase overall efficiency and success of programs.
4. Supplier evaluation and outsourcing management, including site selection activities.
5. Development of scopes of work in close partnership with technical leads.
6. Assurance that projects and/or programs meet results, compliance, speed, quality, and cost.
7. Management of purchase orders, financial forecasting, and associated budget for externalization to adhere to financial targets and systems.
8. Establishment and maintenance of external collaborations to monitor supplier performance, continuously improve efficiency, and ensure effectiveness of suppliers.
9. Identification of project optimization opportunities (e.g., timeline, budget, technical completion).
10. Presentation of analyses and articulation of recommendations to Senior Management.
Your Qualifications
* A Doctorate degree or higher in engineering, science, or business management.
* Advanced degree in engineering or science preferred.
* Demonstrated understanding of drug development and commercialization for synthetic therapeutics, particularly synthetic peptides and oligonucleotides.
* Experience working with domestic and international CMOs/CROs.
* Solid understanding of cGMP, Regulatory/CMC, legal, quality requirements, and import/export policies.
* Effective written, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, and influencing skills to address a broad scope of audiences.
What We Offer
* Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills and expertise.
* A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table.
* A generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.