Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering creative 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 uses its 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.
Amgen is seeking a Head of Quality Information Systems (IS) to join the Operations IS (OIS) organization at its main headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA. You will act as the OIS leader supporting Quality and will be a member of the OIS Leadership Team and Quality Leadership Team, contributing to Quality and Information Systems strategic directions. As IS leader for Quality, accountable for all strategic technology planning/road-mapping, operational run and building of new capabilities supporting the function globally, including Thousand Oaks, and all of Amgen’s global Operations sites.
OIS is accountable for the delivery of the information and Operations technology systems that enable the successful development, design, manufacturing, distribution and commercialization of Amgen products. OIS is responsible for the development and execution of the IT strategy, architecture and operations by delivering business information systems, IT services and digital technology solutions and devices.
This role supports many functions within Quality and characterized with these three key areas. First, Corporate Quality Systems that encompasses management of deviations, changes, corrective actions, documentation as well as product complaints. Next, Quality Control partnering with our lab functions supporting analytical testing, sample and stability management, and finally disposition. Finally, Environmental Health and Safety including risk management, design, and occupational health.
You will report to the Head of Operations Information Systems (OIS) and will partner with other parts or the organizations to advance the quality digitalization and modernization efforts. This person will also transform the IS Quality processes by coordinating and driving the planning & road-mapping efforts to transform the business.
Key Activities for the Head of Quality Information Systems include:
Doctorate degree and 4 years of Information Systems experience
OR
Maste'rs degree and 8 years of Information Systems experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 10 years of Information Systems experience
AND
4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission – to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment and inclusion in all that we do.
We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.
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.