Senior Packaging Engineer

Job DescriptionHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.Senior Packaging EngineerLive!What you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will report into the Packaging Engineering group under Combination Product Operations (CPO) in Amgen. It supports global supply, new product introductions, partnerships/acquisitions and combination products. This position uses physics, engineering and chemistry principles coupled with sophisticated 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. Key Material knowledge requirements of the structural components and chemical properties of glass, polymers, adhesives, inks, varnishes and paper is integral in the day-to-day oversight of this role. Understanding of packaging manufacturing equipment and processes and how materials interact with these are important to the position.

Evaluation, recommendation and selection of new packaging materials for both large and small molecules product

Assessing sophisticated problems relating to materials, recommending and implementing solutions

Write test protocols, perform technical evaluations and submitting technical assessment reports to support the use of selected materials

Write Technical Specifications

Representing Final Product Technologies as required

Technology transfer from clinical to commercial or from site to site for packaging components and equipment processes

Prioritise to ensure all projects are handled within target due dates

Lead and present new packaging ideas, concepts and design ideas to the Product Development team

Ensuring cGMP and regulatory compliance are met and that change control procedures are followed working with QA and Regulatory to implement changes

Participants in Pre-Approval Inspections (PAI) and interact with regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA, EMEA, etc) as needed

Collaborates with multi-functional teams (i.e. Research, QA/QC, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Regulatory, etc.) in pre-commercial and commercial activities

Win!What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. The engineering professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering field experience OR

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

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

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

Doctorate degree

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Possessing competence to lead team and a critical thinker with skills working in teams or leading project teams

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that look after others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers driven and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.Application deadlineExternal/Internal postings: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.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.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.