Area Sales Manager

Manager Manufacturing (Downstream) - Night ShiftHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You've worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience, and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Be part of Amgen's newest and most advanced drug substance manufacturing plant. The Amgen FleX Batch facility combines the latest in disposable technologies with traditional stainless-steel equipment to allow for maximum flexibility in operations. The FleX Batch facility not only features the best in-class drug substance manufacturing technologies with embedded industry 4.0 capabilities, but it also integrates sustainability innovations to reduce carbon and waste, as part of Amgen's plan to be a carbon-neutral company by 2027.What you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In these vital and dynamic roles you will be an on-shift front line manager in manufacturing. The working schedule is based on a day or night shift (12-hour) rotation.The essential position, which supports our critical 24/7 manufacturing operations, works a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45pm to 6:15am.As a manufacturing leader you will oversee teams of manufacturing associates with differing levels of experience who will be responsible for the manufacture of GMP drug substances. Through structured on the floor presence, you will champion a safe and compliant production environment. As an active participant and role model in a Lean and continuous improvement culture, the manager will imbed these principles onto the manufacturing floor.Through your leadership, you will oversee teams in technical, on the floor operations in a biotechnology production operation. In addition, you will support the development of your staff through coaching, hiring, and mentorship.Font-line Manager will assist in defining area objectives, identifying improvement opportunities, and leading change efforts; effectively directing their team and delivering short- and long-term Amgen Operational goals.Compliance:Ensure safe working environmentEnsure Amgen policies are followed, including cGMP and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) compliance of assigned areasEvaluate current operating procedures and recommend changes to management to optimize production.Assure all corporate change control procedures are followed, and Regulatory and QA are notified prior to the changesInteract with regulatory agencies as neededAssure proper gowning and aseptic techniques are followedStaff Supervision:Engage staff and build relationships of trust and respect while driving team performance and continuous improvementRecruit, train, evaluate, coach and develop staffMentor and coach staff members to live by the Amgen ValuesDevelop and implement trainings plans and programs, to ensure staff are prepared and compliantEnsure adherence to production schedule and maintenance activitiesInteracts with management in optimizing organizational structure and responsibilitiesEnsure plant safety through auditing, evaluations, and cross functional walksEnsure gowning and aseptic techniques training programs are maintainedProcess/Equipment/Facilities:Demonstrate technical mastery of manufacturing processesCollaborate with cross-functional teams (i.e., QA/QC, F&E, PPIC, Mfg, PD, Regulatory, etc.) in completing production activitiesDevelop, implement and assess CAPAs and solutions to complex problemsResponsible for elevating and resolving problems during daily operationsOversees set up, execution, and completion of critical manufacturing processes/tasksAdministrative:Interacts with management in planning, developing and maintaining budgetAssist in developing and maintaining department goalsWhat we expect from youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The biotechnology professional we seek is a manager with these qualifications.Basic QualificationsDoctorate degree ORMaster's degree and 3 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience ORBachelor's degree and 5 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience ORAssociate's degree and 10 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience ORHigh school diploma / GED and 12 years of Manufacturing or Operations experienceAND Previous managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resourcesPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Life Sciences or EngineeringDemonstrated strong leadership skills and technical understanding of biotechnology production operationsExperience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical plant start upUnderstanding of downstream purification operation (Column Chromatography, TFF, Viral Filtration, Viral Inactivation)Previous knowledge and experience within a cGMP environment5+ years process experience in a cGMP manufacturing facility3+ years of experience in a production Area Lead, Specialist or Manager roleStrong leadership and teambuilding skills (coaching, mentoring, counseling)Experience with performance management including performance reviewsConflict Resolution, analytical problem solving, and project management skillsThorough understanding of regulatory requirementsExcellent verbal and written communication (technical) skillsExcellent computer skills with Microsoft, EBR/MES, Delta V, Electronic quality systemsWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates' professional and personal growth and well-being.The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is provided below.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including: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 planStock-based long-term incentivesAward-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdownsFlexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possibleSalary Range106,148.00USD -143,612.00 USD