Front Line Manufacturing Manager - Downstream Bulk Drug Substance - Days

Amgen Australia Pty Ltd

Base: $106,148.00 - $143,612.00 usd; bonus: discre...
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Downstream purification operations management
Facility startup and operational readiness
Cgmp compliant manufacturing execution
** Amgen Australia is seeking a Front Line Manufacturing Manager for its new Downstream Bulk Drug Substance facility, focusing on manufacturing operations and facility startup. The ideal candidate will lead a team in ensuring operational readiness, compliance, and continuous improvement while working a hybrid schedule. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides frontline leadership to support the facility expansion program and startup of Amgen's newest advanced drug substance manufacturing plant.
  • The position requires managing downstream purification operations including column chromatography, TFF, and viral filtration while ensuring cGMP compliance.
  • Candidates can expect a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, health coverage, and stock-based long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

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** Amgen Australia is seeking a Front Line Manufacturing Manager for its new Downstream Bulk Drug Substance facility, focusing on manufacturing operations and facility startup. The ideal candidate will lead a team in ensuring operational readiness, compliance, and continuous improvement while working a hybrid schedule. **

Salary

Base: $106,148.00 - $143,612.00 USD; Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus program; Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits including retirement savings and health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Downstream purification operations management
  • Facility startup and operational readiness
  • cGMP compliant manufacturing execution
  • 12-hour shift work availability
  • Team leadership and development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with disposable technologies
  • Sustainability innovation implementation
  • Technology transfer and process troubleshooting
  • Continuous improvement drive
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate OR Master's + 3 years experience OR Bachelor's + 5 years in Manufacturing/Operations
  • Previous managerial experience directly managing people or leading teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering preferred
  • 5+ years cGMP manufacturing experience preferred
  • Experience with facility startup, commissioning, or operational readiness

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