Sr. Specialist Manufacturing

Amgen; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement and Savings Plan

Group medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual bonus program

Stock-based incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen seeks a Sr. Specialist Manufacturing in Rhode Island to lead major deviation investigations and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams. You will drive science-based decision making and operate as a subject matter expert to improve investigation processes.

The role requires strong CAPA strategy, risk-based thinking, and collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing groups to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in deviation management systems and CAPA within GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience presenting and defending investigation decisions during audits and inspections.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities with timely delivery.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and Major Deviation Owner for complex investigations from initiation to closure.
• Lead in-field investigation activities and coach teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Act as SME, mentoring and sharing knowledge to build technical capability.
• Drive cross-site standardization and enterprise best practices for investigations.
• Represent the organization during internal audits and regulatory inspections with defense of strategy and compliance decisions.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives including AI-enabled investigation tools.
• Influence quality strategy to strengthen product quality and inspection readiness.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving with Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Development, Quality Control, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs.

Skills

Deviation management

Root cause investigations

CAPA strategy

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.

Sr. Specialist Manufacturing

What You Will Do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this critical individual contributor role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing Support Investigations and provide technical leadership for complex major deviation investigations. You will influence cross-functional teams, drive science and risk-based decision making, and advance operational excellence through technical expertise, strategic problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Serve as the technical lead and Major Deviation Owner for the site's most complex, high-impact, and regulatory-significant investigations, providing strategic direction from initiation through closure.
• Establish a strong operational presence by leading in-field investigation activities, coaching investigation teams, and driving rigorous fact-finding to ensure high-quality, science- and risk-based outcomes.
• Act as a recognized subject matter expert, advancing organizational technical capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and application of advanced investigation methodologies.
• Drive cross-site and network standardization by partnering with investigation leaders and quality organizations to align practices, share lessons learned, and implement enterprise best practices.
• Represent the organization as the technical authority during internal audits, regulatory inspections, and health authority interactions, providing expert defense of investigation strategy, rationale, and compliance decisions.
• Identify and lead strategic continuous improvement initiatives that enhance investigation effectiveness, quality systems, and operational performance, including the evaluation, implementation, and governance of AI-enabled investigation tools and digital solutions.
• Influence quality strategy by identifying systemic trends, recommending risk-based solutions, and driving sustainable improvements that strengthen product quality, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Lead complex, cross-functional problem-solving efforts involving Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Development, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to resolve critical quality issues and enable business continuity.
• Champion a culture of operational excellence by leveraging data analytics, quality metrics, and emerging technologies to proactively identify risks, improve decision-making, and optimize investigation processes.

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dedicated professional we seek is an expert problem solver with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Quality and/or Manufacturing experience OR
• Associate's degree and 10 years of Quality and/or Manufacturing experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of Quality and/or Manufacturing experience OR
• Master's degree and 4 years of Quality and/or Manufacturing experience OR
• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Quality and/or Manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in deviation management systems, root cause investigations, CAPA strategy, and quality system processes within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience serving as a technical representative during internal audits and regulatory inspections, including presenting and defending investigation records and quality decisions.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects, effectively balancing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results within established timelines.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate technical discussions, and communicate complex concepts with clarity and urgency.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority to drive alignment and achieve business objectives.

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.

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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.