Engineering Project Manager

Amgen SA; Holly Springs (NC); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead GMP manufacturing projects. You will apply knowledge of process equipment, materials flow, and utilities to support readiness, commissioning, startup, and qualification.

You will coordinate activities with engineering, maintenance, and suppliers, ensure adherence to GMP controls, data integrity, and program timelines, and help deliver milestones for regulated production.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business and Science or related field, with 2 years of experience in manufacturing/production.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and equipment commissioning/qualification.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and suppliers to ensure readiness and on-time delivery.
• Knowledge of process equipment, material flow, and utilities in GMP settings.

Responsibilities

• Applies working knowledge of GMP manufacturing to support equipment readiness, transitions, and project milestones.
• Coordinates execution using production schedules, timelines, and work plans to ensure timely delivery and GMP compliance.
• Supports equipment readiness for GMP operation by following documented procedures and data integrity requirements.
• Collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and external suppliers to prepare equipment for GMP operation and startup.
• Participates in commissioning, startup, and qualification activities to verify equipment suitability.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Project coordination

Process equipment knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Business & Science or related field

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Engineering Project Manager

Duties:

Applies working knowledge of process equipment, material flow, and utilities commonly used in GMP manufacturing to support equipment readiness, operational transitions, and project execution. Coordinates execution activities using production schedules, project timelines, and work plans to support timely delivery of manufacturing and project milestones while maintaining full GMP compliance. Responsible for supporting manufacturing equipment readiness for use in regulated GMP environments by working in compliance with documented procedures, data integrity expectations, and applicable quality system requirements across regulated manufacturing industries. Collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and external suppliers to prepare manufacturing and processing equipment for GMP operation and confirm readiness prior to startup. Supports equipment installation, startup, and modification activities under GMP controls, ensuring work is executed in alignment with validated processes, hygiene standards, and contamination prevention requirements. Participate in commissioning, startup, and qualification activities for manufacturing equipment and utilities to verify equipment suitability for regulated production.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business and Science, Business Administration or a related field & 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a Manufacturing Production - related occupation. The position requires 2 years of experience in the following skills:
• GMP-regulated manufacturing environments to ensure equipment readiness, site execution, and commissioning activities are performed in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards necessary to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations;
• Working within regulated manufacturing environments governed by GMP principles, including adherence to documented procedures, data integrity expectations, and quality system requirements applicable across regulated industries such as biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated food manufacturing;
• Participation in preparing manufacturing or processing equipment for GMP use, coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and suppliers to confirm readiness before operation;
• Equipment installation, startup, or modification activities under GMP controls, ensuring work is performed in a manner consistent with validated processes, hygiene requirements, and contamination prevention principles;
• Participation in commissioning, startup, or qualification-related activities for manufacturing equipment or utilities, including tasks required to verify equipment suitability for regulated production;
• Process equipment, material flow, and utilities knowledge used in GMP manufacturing to support installation, readiness, and operational transitions; and
• Coordinating execution activities using production schedules, project timelines, and work plans to support timely delivery of manufacturing or project milestones while maintaining GMP compliance.

Job type: Full-Time position. The annual salary for this position in the U.S. is $149,826.60 per year. Also, this position offers stock, retirement, medical, life and disability insurance and eligibility for an annual bonus or for sales roles other incentive compensation.

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.

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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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.

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.

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