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Senior Packaging Engineer

Amgen1,907 open roles

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$115,495 – $156,257 a year
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US - Ohio - New Albany
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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. 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. Packaging Engineer

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. This position reports into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) in Amgen Ohio (AOH). The position will support global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position applies physics, engineering and chemistry principles coupled with advanced and diverse materials science understanding and principles to assist in the evaluation, design, qualification and implementation of packaging components and the associated systems such as documentation, equipment and processes. A knowledge of common materials used in pharmaceutical packaging is key to this role. This role will support Amgen’s manufacturing network by applying broad knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging operations, equipment, devices, and materials to develop the industry’s best combination product assembly and packaging processes. Understanding of packaging manufacturing equipment and processes and how materials interact with these are essential to the position. The job will require both planning and technical support of complex projects supporting a new site start-up. This role will be responsible for planning and coordinating projects to ensure on-time completion, establish priorities, report project status updates, and manage project dashboards for the Secondary Packaging Engineering team. This role will have some entry level management potential and the successful candidate will also apply excellent organizational, project management, technical problem solving and communication (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to work in teams and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Project Management experience supporting implementation of commercial packaging configurations is preferred. Candidate must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible and accountable for the following:

  • Provide technical support for secondary packaging materials and processes, and share expertise with cross-functional teams.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and select secondary packaging materials for pharmaceutical products.
  • Assess complex material and process problems, identify root causes, and recommend and implement solutions.
  • Write test protocols and technical specifications; perform technical evaluations and prepare assessment reports to support the use of selected materials.
  • Plan and support packaging trials and characterization, including defining objectives, test materials and quantities, acceptance criteria, and documentation needs.
  • Support technology transfer of packaging components and processes from clinical to commercial use or from site to site.
  • Manage assigned projects and help coordinate the work of entry-level engineers and contingent workers. Set clear expectations, track responsibilities and due dates, and provide technical guidance.
  • Set priorities and monitor project milestones, risks, and deliverables to keep work on schedule and meet quality expectations.
  • Lead and present new packaging ideas, concepts, and designs to the Product Development team; represent FPA and Final Product Technologies, as required.
  • Ensure work follows cGMP, regulatory, site, and safety requirements. Support change controls in partnership with Quality Assurance and Regulatory, and participate in Pre-Approval Inspections (PAIs) or interact with regulatory bodies as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Process Development, across pre-commercial and commercial activities.
  • Use data and feedback to identify trends, explain technical issues clearly, and recommend improvements to packaging processes.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field

Or

Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 2 years of Packaging Engineering experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 4 years of Packaging Engineering experience

Or

Associate’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field & 8 years of Packaging Engineering experience

Or

High school diploma / GED & 10 years of Packaging Engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Pharmacology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field
  • 7+ years of packaging engineering experience with 4+ years within the Pharma/Bio industry

Demonstrated Competencies/Skills:

  • Leading technical teams
  • Independent thinker with demonstrated skills working in teams or leading technical project teams
  • Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Project management
  • Ability to manage competing priorities

What you can expect from 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.

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 & vision coverage, and life & disability insurance
  • 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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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 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. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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