Senior Manager, External Engagement - Device Supply

Lead day-to-day supplier relationship management and execution for external manufacturing partners supporting device supply Ensure reliable supply, technical and operational issue resolution, project execution, budget/proposal governance, and cross-functional alignment across Amgen, supplier sites, quality, supply chain, engineering, procurement, finance, and manufacturing network partners Own and manage critical supplier relationships for assigned external partners, acting as the primary External Supply point of contact for operational execution, escalation, and business continuity Lead structured engagement with suppliers to ensure delivery of supply, project, quality, technical, and commercial commitments Drive resolution of supplier-related issues affecting device availability Coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, CPO, manufacturing sites, and supplier technical teams to resolve manufacturing and product/process issues Prepare and progress business cases for supplier spend, scrap proposals, spare parts, tooling, packaging solutions, and project-related expenditure Support capacity planning, supply risk assessment, and mitigation planning for external manufacturing operations Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, including supplier teams, quality, engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, manufacturing sites, and program leadership Ensure supplier activities are conducted in line with Amgen quality expectations, GMP requirements, procurement processes, and applicable procedures. Requirements High school diploma / GED and 12 years of supplier relationship experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of supplier relationship experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of supplier relationship experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of supplier relationship experience OR Doctorate degree and 2 years of supplier relationship experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, or a related technical discipline (preferred) Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, combination product, packaging, or regulated manufacturing environments (preferred) Background in supplier management, external manufacturing, technical operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, or manufacturing support (preferred) Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical and operational issues across multiple functions and external partners (preferred) Project Management experience (preferred) Experience managing supplier proposals, purchase requisitions, budget requests, and business-case justification (preferred) Strong understanding of GMP, change control, deviations/investigations, validation, technical documentation, and regulated supply operations (preferred). Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards while effectively leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex operational issues. Proficient in project management, budget governance, and technical operations within regulated manufacturing environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor