Manufacturing Execution Systems Specialist

Amgen
Thousand Oaks, United States of America
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Thousand Oaks, United States of America

Tech stack

SAP Applications
Systems Integration

Job description

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role within the B20 Drug Product manufacturing organization, you will serve as a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting manufacturing operations, lifecycle management, and new product introductions (NPIs), at a Drug Product (DP) Manufacturing facility. This role is focused on design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) and MES capabilities to enable reliable, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes. You will act as a technical MES leader, partnering cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Development, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to ensure MES solutions align with business processes and regulatory requirements. This position will also contribute to network-wide MES standardization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site and network, with a strong emphasis on DP manufacturing processes (e.g., formulation, filling, inspection, and packaging)., * Design, develop, and maintain DP Manufacturing Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) using Krber PAS-X

  • Translate DP manufacturing processes / user requirement specifications into compliant MES templates, recipes, and workflows
  • Ensure EBRs and data reporting out of MES are robust, efficient, and aligned with GMP requirements
  • Support validation activities for MES / EBRs including testing and defect resolution
  • Provide day-to-day MES support to manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting and on-call support
  • Partner with NPI leads to enable MES readiness for New Product Introductions
  • Support deployment of new MES capabilities and system integrations (SAP, PI, DeltaV, Rockwell, Kepware)
  • Identify and implement improvements to MES design, usability, and performance
  • Contribute to MES standardization and best practices across the site and network
  • Support change control activities ensuring compliance with GMP procedures
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate MES-related updates effectively

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree OR
  • Masters degree and 2 years of Manufacturing Execution Systems experience OR
  • Bachelors degree and 4 years of Manufacturing Execution Systems experience OR
  • Associates degree and 8 years of Manufacturing Execution Systems experience OR
  • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Manufacturing Execution Systems experience, * Hands-on experience with Krber PAS-X (EBR design and development)
  • Experience with MES validation and lifecycle management in a GMP environment
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills
  • Strong familiarity with Drug Product manufacturing processes (formulation, filling, inspection, packaging)
  • Experience with system integrations (SAP, PI, DeltaV, Rockwell, Kepware)
  • Familiarity with quality systems (change control, deviations, CAPA, validation)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Experience supporting NPIs from an MES perspective
  • Ability to translate manufacturing processes / user requirements specifications into MES solutions
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits & conditions

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

About the company

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity-related conditions. 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., 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., 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.

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