Contract Development & Mfg Mgr

Amgen SA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Contract Development and Manufacturing Manager to oversee external manufacturing execution within the ACDM organization. You will lead end-to-end peptide manufacturing programs with CDMOs, driving technology transfer, scale-up, and readiness for GMP operations in a global, matrixed environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnerships with Process Development, Analytical, Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory, ensuring on-time delivery,

Qualifications

• 8–13 years of experience in biopharma or related industry.
• Experience leading external manufacturing programs at CDMOs.
• Proven GMP readiness and technology transfer capabilities.
• Experience in site-facing roles within a global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program lead for external peptide manufacturing across development, clinical, and commercial stages.
• Act as primary interface with CDMOs and align priorities with site leads.
• Drive technology transfer, scale-up, and process readiness with cross-functional teams.
• Provide oversight of manufacturing activities to ensure GMP readiness.
• Identify and mitigate technical, supply, and regulatory risks.
• Present program updates and risks to senior management.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

External manufacturing programs

Technology transfer

Scale-up

GMP readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics but has invested in innovative manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these therapies globally. Now we are hiring a Contract Development and Manufacturing Manager to support external manufacturing execution in India.

Contract Development and Manufacturing Manager

What you will do

The Amgen Contract Development and Manufacturing (ACDM) Organization is seeking a highly qualified candidate to work with Amgen’s external network of development and manufacturing partners to ensure uninterrupted clinical and commercial supply for Amgen’s portfolio. The position will be in the TIDES business unit of ACDM and will focus on the late-phase clinical and commercial peptide manufacturing. This is a key role in a high-performing cross-functional, global organization and will support external process development, supplier relationship management, and oversight of manufacturing activities.

The successful candidate will operate in a highly matrixed environment, driving cross-functional alignment and ensuring delivery across timelines, quality, and cost.

• Serve as program lead for external peptide manufacturing, accountable for end-to-end execution across development, clinical, and commercial stages
• Act as a primary interface with CDMOs, working alongside the site lead to ensure alignment on program priorities and deliverables
• Drive technology transfer, scale-up, and process readiness in collaboration with Process Development and site teams
• Provide oversight of manufacturing activities to ensure readiness for GMP operations
• Identify and manage program risks (technical, supply, regulatory) and drive mitigation strategies
• Partner cross-functionally (Process Development, Analytical, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory) to ensure integrated execution
• Support sourcing and externalization activities including Scope of Work (SoW) development and supplier engagement
• Ensure adherence to cGMP requirements and Amgen business processes including deviations, change control, and investigations
• Monitor and manage program performance across timeline, quality, and cost, escalating issues as needed
• Present program updates, risks, and recommendations to senior management
• Occasional domestic and international travel

Win

What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications

Any degree with 8-13 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading external manufacturing programs at CDMOs, preferably in peptides or related modalities
• Demonstrated experience in technology transfer, scale-up, and GMP readiness
• Strong understanding of drug substance development through commercial manufacturing
• Experience working closely with manufacturing sites in a site-facing role
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization with shared accountabilities
• Strong project leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve complex technical and operational risks