Senior Packaging Engineer
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Start date
- Aug 3, 2024
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Production, Materials/Inventory Control
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Beach, Best Places to Work
Job Details
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
Youve 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 missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.
Senior Packaging Engineer
Live!What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will report into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) in Amgen. It supports global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position uses physics, engineering and chemistry principles coupled with sophisticated and diverse materials science understanding and principles to assist in the evaluation, design, qualification and implementation of packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment and processes. A knowledge of common materials used in pharmaceutical packaging is key to this role. Key Material knowledge requirements of the structural components and chemical properties of glass, polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes and paper is integral in the day-to-day oversight of this role. Understanding of packaging manufacturing equipment and processes and how materials interact with these are important to the position.
- Evaluation, recommendation and selection of new packaging materials for both large and small molecules product
- Assessing sophisticated problems relating to materials, recommending and implementing solutions
- Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations and submitting technical assessment reports to support the use of selected materials
- Write Technical Specifications
- Representing Final Product Technologies as required
- Technology transfer from clinical to commercial or from site to site for packaging components and equipment processes
- Prioritise to ensure all projects are handled within target due dates
- Lead and present new packaging ideas, concepts and design ideas to the Product Development team
- Ensuring cGMP and regulatory compliance are met and that change control procedures are followed working with QA and Regulatory to implement changes
- Participants in Pre-Approval Inspections (PAI) and interact with regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, EMEA, etc) as needed
- Collaborates with multi-functional teams (i.e. Research, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The engineering professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field experience OR
- Associates degree and 8 years of Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field experience OR
- Bachelors degree and 4 years of Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field experience OR
- Masters degree and 2 years of Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field experience OR
- Doctorate degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field and 7+ years of packaging engineering experience and 4+ years within the Pharma/Bio industry
- Possessing competence to lead team and a critical thinker with skills working in teams or leading project teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that look after others, we also work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers driven and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
Application deadlineExternal/Internal postings:
Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.
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.
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.
Company
We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.
We live the mission.
We win together.
We thrive on continual challenge.
Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.
At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.
Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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