Sr Associate Digital Manufacturing I

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in North Carolina is seeking a SR Associate Digital Manufacturing I to join a forward-thinking team driving smart manufacturing and digital transformation. You will enhance floor operations with advanced data analytics, AI, and automation.

The role demands programming experience, strong data-structure knowledge, and the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements. You will collaborate across sites to deliver digital solutions and improve manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• High school or GED plus 4 years of engineering or computer science experience.
• Associate degree plus 2 years of engineering or computer science experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus 6 months of engineering or computer science experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with command-line programming or scripting in Python, C, C++, or Java.
• Strong understanding of data structures and ability to build analytical models.
• Ability to present data-driven insights to leadership and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and translating business needs into technical requirements.
• Committed to operational excellence and lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen).
• Proven ability to perform in fast-paced manufacturing environments and resolve issues quickly.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; proactive and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Build digital tools to support manufacturing operations.
• Lead data infrastructure and analytics at site level for advanced analytics and AI.
• Integrate and optimize interdependent enterprise systems (MES, ERP) with manufacturing processes.
• Lead digital project execution and governance across initiatives.
• Deliver insights through analytics and visualization using SQL, Tableau, and similar tools.
• Collaborate with global digital teams to standardize solutions across sites and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and justify digital investments with compelling business cases.

Skills

Engineering experience

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Python

C/C++

Java

Data structures

Analytics modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Associate degree

Master's degree

High school/GED

Tools

SQL

Tableau

MES

ERP

Data architecture

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

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 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.

SR ASSOCIATE DIGITAL MANUFACTURING I

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will join a forward-thinking team driving the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and digital transformation initiatives within the plant. In this role, you will enhance floor operations and empower business leadership through advanced data analytics, AI and automation. You will take ownership of critical processes, design innovative digital solutions that improve operational performance. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing Amgen North Carolinas digital maturity and enabling a smarter, more connected, and data-driven manufacturing future.

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• Build Digital Solutions to Support Manufacturing Operation: Identify key improvement opportunities within manufacturing operations and build new digital tools to enhance productivity.
• Enable Data Infrastructure and Analytics: Lead the implementation of robust data structures and architecture at the site level to support advanced analytics, modeling, and big data initiatives. Act as a data scientist to build predictive models and generate actionable insights for plant performance optimization. Drive integration of AI and predictive analytics at ANC
• Integrate and Optimize Business Systems: Demonstrate a strong understanding of interdependencies between smart technologies, enterprise systems (e.g., MES, ERP), and manufacturing processes to evaluate impacts and ensure system alignment with business goals.
• Lead Digital Project Execution and Governance: Support project prioritization, approval, and execution across digital initiatives.
• Deliver Insight Through Analytics and Visualization: Apply advanced analytical techniques to interpret complex data sets and assess manufacturing performance metrics using tools such as SQL, Tableau, and other visualization or data analytics platforms.
• Champion Collaboration and Network Alignment: Partner with global digital teams and other manufacturing sites to share best practices, standardize digital solutions, and ensure continuous improvement across the network.
• Develop and Justify Digital Investments: Prepare business cases to secure funding for new digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic site and organizational objectives.

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

• High school/GED + 4 years of engineering or computer science work experience OR
• Associates + 2 years of engineering or computer science work experience OR
• Bachelors + 6 months of engineering or computer science work experience OR
• Master's

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with command-line programming or scripting using one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, or similar).
• Strong understanding of data structures with the ability to build analytical models that generate actionable insights.
• Strong capability in presenting data-driven insights and metrics to leadership while fostering cross-functional collaboration to advance digital initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to translate business needs into functional and technical system requirements.
• Committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kaizen).
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in fast-paced manufacturing environments, resolving issues rapidly to support production continuity.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical, operational, and leadership levels.
• Proactive, results-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities to meet project timelines effectively.

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, well 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.

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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.