Facilities Manager

Amgen SA; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards plan

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models

Retirement and savings plan

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Facilities Manager to provide technical and administrative leadership for the site startup and ongoing operations. The role collaborates with Capital Project Delivery and Site Operations to craft long-term facility strategy and build the F&E facilities team while transferring ownership to the dedicated unit.

The ideal candidate brings strong engineering background, vendor management experience, and a track record in GMP environments, with ability to lead across shifts and

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED with 10 years engineering experience.
• Associate’s degree with 8 years engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years engineering experience.
• Master’s degree with 2 years engineering experience.
• Doctorate degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative leadership to support start-up and operations of the site.
• Work with Capital Project Delivery and Site Operations to establish long-term facility operations strategy.
• Lead the facilities team and support start-up and transfer of ownership.
• Ensure cGMP compliance and safety across operations.
• Manage ISPs and food services, ensuring accountability and performance.
• Develop KPIs and drive continuous improvement in facilities.

Skills

Engineering experience

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctorate degree

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

FACILITIES MANAGER

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will provide technical and administrative leadership to support the start-up and continued operations of the site. This role will work closely with the Capital Project Delivery team and Site Operations team in establishing the long-term facility operations strategy for this new site, continue to build the F&E facilities team, and support the start-up of all site facilities and transfer of ownership to the F&E facilities team as well as keeping up with the day-to-day operation.

• Support the development and implementation of goals and objectives and associated budgets for all facility services and maintenance programs.
• Ensure facility operations and maintenance programs are aligned with cGMP and safety requirements, local/ global regulations, and Amgen Maintenance excellence standards.
• Support in the management and oversee Facility Integrated Service Providers (ISP) delivering Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and Food Services for the site establishing accountability and performance to ensure safe and complaint execution.
• Ensure that procedures are in place for cGMP and daily activities and are followed by area personnel and contractors.
• Support Facilities Sr Mgr. by ensuring safety of all personnel during plant construction and start-up operations and facility activities across multiple shifts providing 24/7 plant coverage.
• Support the Amgen NC F&E facility staff and ISP’s supporting continuous site and facility operations.
• Ensures consistent management and maintenance practices throughout the facilities and sites with regards to services provided.
• Drive operational efficiencies through cross functional collaboration assessment and execution of opportunities.
• Supports all functions as a dedicated customer advocate and single point of accountability & contact. Frequently interacts with senior management and/or functional peer group managers to translate needs into initiatives and seek feedback.
• Provide support as required, including outside of normal working hours to maintain continuous and compliant (safety, quality, etc.) facility operations at the site.
• Ensures ISP’s deliver on scope of work and monitors service level agreements to ensure customer needs are met. Provides consistent approach and escalation path for managing ISP’s. Ensure adherence to contactor management practices.
• Ensure that Provide leadership and guidance maximize staff productivity and the efficient use of available resources across facilities to accomplish activities and objectives ensuring staff are trained and comply with all safety and GMP standards and procedures.
• Maintain and improve facility capability and reliability, identify areas of potential improvement, conduct analyses, recommend solutions, sponsor improvement projects and lead or support implementation.
• Maintain, evaluate, and develop key performance indicators of facility performance to ensure that all targets and milestones are completed on time and on budget ensuring facilities are in a state of compliance.
• Participate in network and governance teams to drive alignment and share best practices. Support design and implementation of corporate initiatives related to ISP.
• Provide expertise and resources for capital project execution.
• Work cross-functionally with individuals, partners, clients, and others in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing networks.
• Institute supporting organization and business structures, including innovation and talent development.
• Support the development of the facilities team staff.
• Build a culture that cultivates and rewards creativity and innovation.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Facility operations professional we seek is a dynamic candidate with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED and 10 years Engineering experience OR
• Associate’s degree and 8 years of [Engineering experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of Engineering experience OR
• Master’s degree and 2 years of Engineering experience OR
• Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years’ experience in facility operations within biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical or other regulatory environments, or Military experience
• Experience in vendor management and managing outsourced service providers
• Strong technical knowledge in building systems and knowledge of cGMP requirements related to operations and facility maintenance
• Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex problems using multiple sources of information
• Proven skill in goal setting and driving continuous improvement through setting and monitoring of key metrics
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment
• Ability to build and maintain effective teams across multiple levels of the organization
• Provides leadership and direction to staff based on organizational objectives and corporate policies and procedures
• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex tasks

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

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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.