Sr Associate Digital Mfg I

Amgen Inc.; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Group medical, dental and vision

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen in North Carolina seeks a Senior Digital Manufacturing Associate I to build digital tools for manufacturing operations, enhance data infrastructure, and develop predictive models for plant performance. You will lead analytics and collaborate across global teams to optimize processes and enable data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes AI integration, data visualization with SQL/Tableau, and delivering business cases for digital investments aligned with site objectives and corporate

Qualifications

• Engineering or computer science background with practical experience.
• Experience with data structures and analytical models that generate actionable insights.
• Ability to present data-driven insights and metrics to leadership while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build Digital Solutions to Support Manufacturing Operation: identify opportunities and create digital tools to boost productivity.
• Enable Data Infrastructure and Analytics: implement robust data structures and architecture for advanced analytics.
• Act as a data scientist to build predictive models and generate insights for plant performance.
• Drive integration of AI and predictive analytics at ANC.
• Integrate and Optimize Business Systems: understand interdependencies between MES/ERP and manufacturing processes.
• Lead Digital Project Execution and Governance: support project prioritization, approval, and execution.
• Deliver Insight Through Analytics and Visualization: use SQL, Tableau, and other tools to interpret data and assess performance.
• Champion Collaboration and Network Alignment: partner with global digital teams to share best practices.
• Develop and Justify Digital Investments: prepare business cases to secure funding.

Skills

Python

SQL

Tableau

Data analytics

C/C++

Java

Education

High school/GED + 4 years of engineering or computer science work experience

Associate’s + 2 years of engineering or computer science work experience

Bachelor’s + 6 months of engineering or computer science work experience

Master’s

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Python

MES

ERP

Job description

Career Category Manufacturing 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.

SR ASSOCIATE DIGITAL MANUFACTURING I

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

• 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
• Associate’s + 2 years of engineering or computer science work experience
• Bachelor’s + 6 months of engineering or computer science work experience
• 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, 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.

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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.

Salary Range 93,542.50USD -126,557.50 USD

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen