Director of Engineering

5 days ago

Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Director of Engineering – Electromechanical Platforms

What You Will Do

This director role is part of our Combination Product Operation (CPO) Development & Lifecycle group and supports technical teams in the successful design, testing, and commercialization of electromechanical drug delivery devices.

The Director of Engineering for Electromechanical Platforms interacts with global and multi-functional members from systems engineering, process engineering, device development, packaging, primary containers, device quality, and other groups. Responsibilities of this position include leading the development, testing, transfer, and life cycle management of multiple electromechanical devices. Development activities will include engineering, characterization, and GMP verification testing.

This position requires a strong proficiency in technical team management, drug combination product technologies, and regulatory requirements. This role will also work with vendors and Amgen suppliers to facilitate the proper planning and execution of design activities, testing, and method development.

This role requires the coordination and development of transparent, objective, and informed planning across the Global and US organizations to leverage the combination product platform ecosystem. This Director role’s responsibility is as functional org-leader managing a professional engineering team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide leadership, oversight, and overall representation to Amgen’s Electromechanical (EM) Combination Product platforms.
  • Be accountable for on-time execution of EM devices projects, landmarks, and key deliverables to maintain supply.
  • Manage governance body that oversees the EM platforms activities.
  • Provide platform domain expertise in Fit to Platform Assessments, Product Technical Review, and Lifecycle management product strategies.
  • Identify product issues/opportunities for ‘in scope’ device platforms and support business case for cross product implementation (within Operations, R&D, and global Commercial).
  • Determine platform devices enhancement opportunities and needs to proactively address future portfolio needs.
  • Provide engineering team-appropriate prioritizing of programs, including product lifecycle management and compliance related activities.
  • Direct management of engineering team responsible for technical execution and life cycle management activities.

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 individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Doctorate degree & 4 years of Engineering, Physical Sciences or related areas experience OR
  • Master’s degree & 8 years of Engineering Physical Sciences or related areas experience, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree & 10 years of Engineering, Physical Sciences or related areas experience.

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. in Electromechanical Power Conversion or Electrical engineering, or related areas experience with 10+ years of experience in the Medical Device industry and Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Leadership experience in building and developing hard-working teams, delivering results and shaping the future.
  • Managing cross-functional teams, with responsibilities including allocation of resources, prioritization of activities, and managing multiple team members to support business needs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Business acumen that lends itself to understanding the context and dynamics of pharmaceutical challenges that impact Platform alignment.
  • Strategic thinking about issues impacting an entire portfolio of therapeutics versus Platform adherence.
  • Direct and indirect staff management experience; including performance management, hiring and onboarding, and staff development.
  • Direct experience with medical devices in Biotechnology.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
  • Experience with the fill finish manufacturing process (glass/elastomers/polymers), device assembly, and packaging for medical (aseptic) applications.
  • A passion to deliver excellent work product, develop others with an infective positive attitude.

What You Can Expect Of Us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

  • 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.
  • Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible.

Apply now

for a career that defies imagination.

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

careers.amgen.com

Application deadline: 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Director of Engineering

    3 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products...

  • Director of Engineering

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better...

  • Director of Engineering

    5 days ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen SA Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering...

  • Additive Engineer

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States ADDMAN Engineering LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:POSITION SUMMARY: As a Castheon Additive Manufacturing Engineer you’ll be at the forefront of aerospace and additive manufacturing technologies. This role will have you front and center with our customers turning their ideas into reality. As one of your main responsibilities you’ll be expected to attend...

  • Additive Materials

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States ADDMAN Engineering LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Position Summary:As an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Materials and Process Engineer you’ll be at the forefront of aerospace and AM technologies. Castheon has been actively innovating across various alloy classes utilizing namely laser powder bed fusion technology. You’ll lead the development of new processing...

  • Maintenance Director/ Plant Operations Director

    3 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Anansys Staffing LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Description: The Maintenance Director (internally called Plant Operations Director) is responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of all aspects of the campus; the hiring, training and supervising of all plant personnel; the coordinating of life safety, transportation, and landscaping programs; and the procuring of...

  • Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States US Tech Solutions Full time

    Description : Ideal Candidate: - years of relevant experience working in drug and animal cells. Strong process knowledge. Experience purifying cells (biologics purifications), drug substance GMP manufacturing. Previous biotech experience is a plus. ONSITE - DAYS A WEEK AT THOUSAND OAKS CA STANDARD BUSINESS HOURS- SOME AFTER HOUR SUPPORT Seeking a...

  • Director of Quality Control

    1 week ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States AllSTEM Connections Full time

    AllSTEM Connections is currently hiring for a Director of Quality Control for one of our clients in Food industries.Location: Thousand Oaks, CASalary: $150K - $170K per annum.The RoleFood Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Director will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, guidance, and risk management for all food safety and quality programs...

  • Principal Engineer

    7 hours ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering...

  • Principal Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better...

  • Principal Engineer

    2 months ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products...

  • Principal Engineer

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products...

  • Principal Engineer

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    **HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?** If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better...

  • Principal Engineer

    1 month ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world's leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better...

  • Director of Commercial Analytics

    3 days ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States Axtria Inc. Full time

    About Axtria Inc.Axtria Inc. is a global provider of cloud software and data analytics to the Life Sciences industry. We help Life Sciences companies transform the product commercialization journey to drive sales growth and improve patient healthcare outcomes.We are acutely aware that our work impacts millions of patients and lead passionately to improve...

  • Director Process Development

    3 months ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products...

  • Trade Compliance Director

    5 days ago

    thousand oaks, United States Teledyne FLIR Full time

    This in office position can work from our Teledyne office in Goleta, CA or Thousand Oaks, CA.Job Summary:The Trade Compliance Director (Digital Imaging, OEM and TS&I) is responsible for leading the successful implementation of trade compliance requirements across OEM and Teledyne Scientific & Imaging (TS&I) with office locations in Goleta, CA / Thousand...

  • Trade Compliance Director

    4 days ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Teledyne FLIR Full time

    This in office position can work from our Teledyne office in Goleta, CA or Thousand Oaks, CA.Job Summary:The Trade Compliance Director (Digital Imaging, OEM and TS&I) is responsible for leading the successful implementation of trade compliance requirements across OEM and Teledyne Scientific & Imaging (TS&I) with office locations in Goleta, CA / Thousand...

  • Director Process Development

    3 months ago

    Thousand Oaks, United States Amgen Full time

    HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION? If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering...

  • Director of Quality Assurance and Food Safety

    2 days ago

    Thousand Oaks, California, United States Omeat Full time

    Job DescriptionAbout OmeatOmeat is a pioneering company that aims to revolutionize the meat industry by developing game-changing solutions to the health, environmental, and animal-welfare challenges posed by animal agriculture. Our mission is to produce cultured meat that is every bit as delicious and nourishing as conventional meat, while minimizing the...