Amgen Inc

Sr Associate, Manufacturing (Technical Authoring/Deviation Investigations))

Amgen Inc$86K — $116K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school/GED + 4 years or Associate's + 2 years or Bachelor's + 6 months in manufacturing, packaging or quality.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience in GMP environments, preferably in pharma or biotech.
  • Strong technical writing skills with a focus on clarity for diverse audiences.
  • Ability to effectively support deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and revise technical documents and SOPs for manufacturing processes.
  • Provide clerical support and data collation for technical documentation.
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams to manage documentation changes.
  • Collaborate on training materials for manufacturing staff.
  • Support continuous improvement and troubleshooting initiatives.
  • Maintain timely completion of documentation-related actions.
  • Track and manage activities related to change control implementations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and savings plans with company contributions.
  • Award-winning time-off plans to promote work-life balance.
  • Flexible work models where applicable.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Manufacturing
Job Description

Sr Associate, Manufacturing (Technical Authoring/Deviation Investigations)

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this role you will support the manufacturing team and provide technical expertise to regularly draft and revise documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP'S), protocols, technical reports, and training material in a GMP regulated environment that supports the manufacturing process.
  • Develop, review, and update technical content including but not limited to standard operating procedures, work instructions, risk assessments, protocols & reports for manufacturing team.
  • Provide technical and clerical support to the manufacturing team in the preparation of documentation, collation of data and tracking of technical documents.
  • Liaise with manufacturing team and other cross functional departments regarding documentation changes in an effective and timely manner.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to support new/revise training documentation for manufacturing staff.
  • Support process owners and participate in continuous process improvement and / or troubleshooting projects.
  • Support manufacturing team in reducing document turnaround times.
  • Ensure documentation related actions are completed on time and current schedule is maintained, accurate, and up to date.
  • Develop protocols for Manufacturing to support change controls, deviations & troubleshooting investigations with provision from relevant SMEs.
  • Generate, own, and provide subject matter expertise to Quality System records as minor deviations, CAPA, complaints, and change control records.
  • Track pending activities required to support change control implementations.
  • Liaise with Quality Assurance to ensure that GMP standards are maintained in line with current operating systems.
  • Share knowledge with members of the manufacturing team.


What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will possess these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

High school/GED + 4 years in Manufacturing, Packaging or Quality experience in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology companies.

OR
Associate's + 2 years years in Manufacturing, Packaging or Quality experience in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology companies.

OR
Bachelor's + 6 months years in Manufacturing, Packaging or Quality experience in pharmaceutical, medical device or biotechnology companies.

OR
Master's

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Educational Background in Science and/or Engineering.
  • Experience working in GMP pharma and/or biotechnology industry.
  • Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment and demonstrated background in technical writing.
  • Experience with device assembly and packaging of final product.
  • Ability to translate highly technical information into easily understandable information for manufacturing operators.
  • Dynamic skills and usage of photographs, drawings, diagrams, animation, and charts that increase users' understanding.
  • Experience supporting deviations, investigations, CAPA's and change controls.
  • A fact-based problem solver with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Pro-active with the ability to prioritize work to meet benchmarks
  • Good documentation and communication


What you can expect of 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, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.


Salary Range
86,048.05USD -116,417.95 USD

About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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