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Senior Associate Manufacturing - New Product Introduction Systems (Multiple Positions)

Amgen

Holly Springs, NCOnsitePosted 44 days ago$86,048.05 - $116,417.95/year
Full TimeMid LevelManufacturing & CMCPharmaceutical
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Summary

In this vital role, you will be a key member of the Manufacturing Support team at the Amgen North Carolina (ANC) Biologics Drug Substance Manufacturing plant. This individual contributor will provide focused execution support for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by coordinating cross-functional activities that enable compliant and timely implementation.

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate cross-functional Quality Risk Assessments (QRAs), including planning sessions, coordinating participants and source information, guiding structured risk discussions, documenting decisions, and supporting review and approval.
  • Prepare and maintain QRA reports, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs), risk action logs, and supporting records in accordance with applicable procedures and quality requirements.
  • Create and maintain process Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on approved process and manufacturing requirements.
  • Coordinate BOM inputs, reviews, and reconciliation across Supply Chain, MES, SUS, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to support accurate material readiness and alignment across systems and documents.
  • Own assigned NPI Change Control records under management guidance; prepare and maintain record content, coordinate required impact assessments and implementation planning, and manage records through applicable lifecycle phases.
  • Track pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation tasks, dependencies, due dates, and deliverables; follow up with task owners and escalate risks or delays.
  • Verify that task completion documentation includes the required objective evidence, traceability, and supporting information before routing for approval or closure.
  • Maintain trackers and provide clear, routine status readiness updates to NPI management and cross-functional partners.
  • Build effective relationships across functions, communicate moderately complex issues clearly, navigate ambiguity, and apply structured problem-solving to support timely execution.

Basic Qualifications

  • Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR Associate's degree and 8 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
  • Experience in GMP biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing, manufacturing support, Process Development, Quality, or Supply Chain.
  • Experience facilitating cross-functional Quality Risk Assessments, FMEAs, or similar structured risk-management activities.
  • Experience using Quality Management Systems such as Veeva QMS or TrackWise for Change Controls, Continuous Improvement records, deviations, CAPAs, or risk-related records.
  • Experience creating or maintaining process or manufacturing Bills of Materials and coordinating material readiness across multiple functions.
  • Working knowledge of drug substance manufacturing and the relationship between process requirements, materials, manufacturing documents, and electronic batch records or MES.
  • Strong cross-functional project coordination, meeting facilitation, technical writing, and compliant documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain trackers, follow up on actions, and deliver work to established timelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships in a matrix environment.
  • Ability to work independently within a defined scope, recognize when guidance is needed, and escalate risks promptly.

Requirements

  • Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree and 4 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR Associate's degree and 8 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
  • Experience in GMP manufacturing or manufacturing support
  • Strong cross-functional coordination skills
  • Meeting facilitation skills
  • Technical writing skills
  • Quality-system skills

Benefits

  • Retirement and Savings Plan
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus
  • Stock-based Long-term Incentives
  • Paid Time-off
  • Company-wide Shutdowns
  • Flexible Work Models

Company overview

Amgen Inc. is a leading American multinational biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, founded in 1980. As one of the world's largest independent biotechnology companies, Amgen specializes in discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. The company focuses on six key therapeutic areas: inflammation, oncology/hematology, bone health, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, and neuroscience. Amgen's portfolio includes blockbuster drugs such as Enbrel for autoimmune diseases, Prolia and XGEVA for osteoporosis, Repatha for cholesterol management, Otezla for psoriasis, and Neulasta for chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. With approximately 28,000 employees worldwide, Amgen operates as a component of both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq-100 indices. The company maintains a robust research and development pipeline with numerous clinical programs across various stages, leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology and human genetic data to address some of the world's most challenging diseases. Amgen's manufacturing capabilities span multiple global locations, and it distributes products through pharmaceutical wholesale distributors and direct-to-consumer channels.

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