Contract Development & Mfg Sr Mgr

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The senior manufacturing and external supply leader we seek is a collaborative, accountable, and operationally disciplined professional with these qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 12 to 17 years of Manufacturing, Operations, Process Development, External Supply, or related experience

2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources.

Advanced degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience in manufacturing, external supply, process development, technical operations, or CDMO/CRO oversight.

Experience managing professional staff, including coaching, development planning, performance management, onboarding, and prioritization of work.

Experience operating in a site-facing or site leadership role within a CDMO or external manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-workstream execution across global, cross-functional teams and external partners.

Strong understanding of drug substance development and manufacturing from development through commercial readiness; peptide or small molecule experience preferred.

Experience with technology transfer, scale-up, GMP manufacturing execution, validation readiness, and commercial site readiness.

Strong knowledge of cGMPs, quality systems, regulatory/CMC expectations, and pharmaceutical operations.

Proven ability to integrate technical, analytical, quality, supply chain, sourcing, and external partner inputs into executable plans.

Strong project management, operational discipline, systems thinking, and ability to identify interdependencies, gaps, and risks.

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage escalation pathways, and communicate clearly across cultures, functions, and time zones.

Experience managing budgets, purchase orders, supplier performance, scopes of work, or external manufacturing financials preferred.

Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and complex environments while consistently delivering quality outcomes.

Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, accountability, innovation, inclusion, talent development, and patient focus.

Vast opportunities to learn and grow across a global organization.

Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers teammates to contribute ideas.

Comprehensive benefits supporting health, finance, and work-life balance.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.