Manager PQA
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Holly Springs, North Carolina
- Start date
- Nov 13, 2024
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- Discipline
- Manufacturing & Production, Facilities & Site, Quality, Quality Assurance
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.
Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.
Manager Quality Assurance Plant Quality Assurance
What you will do
Lets do this! Lets change the world!
In this dynamic role you will be the Manager Quality Assurance for the PQA team and will work directly with plant manufacturing and engineering staff during the Amgen North Carolina (ANC) facility startup and transition to on-going bulk drug substance manufacturing, including development, clinical, launch and commercial operations.
The Manager Quality Assurance will hire, train, develop, and manage Quality Assurance professionals to successfully deliver on role to support (Good Manufacturing Practices) GMP Manufacturing and to oversee and manage change in an effective, efficient and compliant manner. This includes partnership with Manufacturing, Facilities & Engineering and other support functions providing coaching, guidance and direction in regards to deviations, quality systems and compliance aspects.
The initial focus of this role will be on the ANC startup to prepare the new facility for Operational Readiness.
**After the facility startup phase, the successful incumbent will be expected to transition to a shift working schedule.
*Candidate will be working on site
Responsibilities:
Oversee ANC startup activities for facilities, utilities, equipment, systems and processes
with alignment and integration into the Amgen Quality Systems, including: Interview
candidates to build the ANC PQA team, Author/review/approve quality documents, related to: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user requirements, risk assessments, training materials, engineering documents, automation documents, commissioning test protocols/reports, environmental & utility qualification protocols/reports, validation
protocols/reports, Oversee execution of, and change management related to, the following:
factory acceptance, commissioning tests, facility qualifications and validation
activities.
Manage a team of PQA staff and their daily operations (verify training, schedules, ongoing tasks, prioritization and support needed)
Oversee staff/team performance
Prioritize and support staff development
Provide on-going Quality oversight to ensure products are manufactured, tested, stored, and distributed according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation
Practices (GDP) and other applicable regulations
Participate in Inspection Readiness program activities to ensure facilities, equipment, materials, organization, processes and procedures comply with cGMP practices and other applicable regulations
Develop or contribute to the development of procedures and standards by which others will operate.
Develop and communicate goals and objectives to staff and key partners
Monitor goal performance and coordinate action for improvement of team and overall Plant
Quality Assurance (PQA) performance by championing department operational excellence and Lean efforts.
Assist project teams in establishing priorities, project timelines and in securing resources
Actively represent Quality Assurance on incident triage teams or support efforts by providing
guidance and/or technical leadership
Partner with internal personnel at various management levels to resolve issues, establish
direction, obtain resources, and drive change
Review and approve operational and product manufacturing procedures, process validation
protocols and reports for manufacturing processes, environmental characterization reports and change control documents.
Support site audits and inspections.
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 an impactful manager with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Quality experience OR
Associates degree and 10 years of Quality experience OR
Bachelors degree and 5 years of Quality experience OR
Masters degree and 3 years of Quality experience OR
Doctorate degree
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous managerial experience directly managing people and/or experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Experience and training in CDOCS, Trackwise, Maximo, LIMS, MES Werum and other systems and applications
Experience in managing multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated proficiency of written and verbal communication skills (including technical writing and presentations) with ability to communicate clearly, facilitate discussions and present to audiences at all levels of the organization.
a site organization with ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and senior management staff.
Experience and systems knowledge in areas of manufacturing investigations, Corrective Actions/Preventative Actions (CAPA), product release, validation and/or change control
Ability to develop meaningful team and staff goals, manage performance and coach and
Ability to manage timelines and deliver results to meet or exceed department and company goals and objectives.
Ability to solve complex problems and evaluate scientific data. Decisive and independent risk-based decision-making ability on the floor to support manufacturing needs.
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, well 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
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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.
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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