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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.
Senior Manager, Product Security - Supply Chain Security
What you will do
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategies to counter emerging threats to Amgen products throughout the regulated supply chain, worldwide, particularly related to diversion, theft, and criminal activity. This leader is responsible for directing response and remediation activities related to global supply chain incidents, including diversion and theft, and for collaborating across Amgen’s diverse internal network to ensure the effectiveness and agility of the Product Security program.
As a member of the Global Security Product Security team, your focus will be on asset protection as it relates to supply chain security. Responsibilities include the development of internal policies, procedures, and standards in partnership with key stakeholders, as well as working closely with industry and government agencies to enhance overall product security and safety.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight and support to global supply chain product security initiatives in partnership with Supply Chain Security and Operations.
- Support a cross-functional steering committee, including representatives from Global Security, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, and Corporate Audit.
- Define and operationalize strategies for threat monitoring, incident reporting and response, enforcement protocols, and other key security functions.
- Support the development of tools and systems used to monitor security threats impacting the supply chain.
- Leverage the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)
- Provide Amgen leadership with metrics, KPIs, and reports to keep the business informed about emerging and ongoing threats to Amgen products.
- Create and execute strategies to promote education and awareness of Product Security issues affecting Amgen, both internally and externally.
- Accountable to represent Amgen interests in industry and government working groups, task forces, and committees (e.g., PSI, HDA).
- Supply chain security audit framework ownership.
- Facilitate security audits of vendors, suppliers, and business partners, both proactively and in response to specific concerns.
- Manage activities related to the supply chain security audit program, in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Assess site risks and vulnerabilities for product security and create response plans to maintain effective security procedures.
- Build and maintain relationships with law enforcement and emergency services agencies to facilitate communication and response.
- Coordinate efforts with other directorates within Global Security, both regional and functional.
- Select, train, and manage contract workers and consultants, including drafting RFPs, making recommendations, negotiating contracts, providing leadership, and critically reviewing deliverables and invoices.
- Conduct and manage internal and external investigations as needed.
- Law enforcement engagement and external coordination
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in private sector global or corporate supply chain security, preferably within the biopharma industry
OR
Master’s degree and 4 years of experience in private sector global or corporate supply chain security, preferably within the biopharma industry
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience in private sector global or corporate supply chain security, preferably within the biopharma industry
OR
Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience in private sector global or corporate supply chain security, preferably within the biopharma industry
OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience in private sector global or corporate supply chain security, preferably within the biopharma industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong working knowledge of GxP environments (GMP, GDP, etc.).
- Proficiency in security systems and the ability to understand, improve, and recognize their limitations.
- Experience with supply chain security standards and programs (e.g., TAPA, CTPAT).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20%, including overnight and weekends.
- Professional Security Certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP)
- Hands-on leader capable of operating at a strategic level, with a track record of successfully operating supply chain security in dynamic, collaborative environments.
- Ability to engage, influence, and inspire teams.
- Deep knowledge of supply chain security protocols, standards, and practices.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and act quickly.
- Versatility in adapting to rapidly changing threat landscapes, managing detailed specifics, and communicating effectively with leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to collect and evaluate information, and prepare clear and concise written reports outlining issues, resolutions, and conclusions.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work well under pressure, and consistently exercise sound judgment.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including dynamic interpersonal abilities, consensus-building, exemplary presentation skills, and the ability to write professional documents clearly and concisely.
- Self-starter capable of working independently.
- Commitment to the highest degree of integrity, compliance, and confidentiality.
- Experience working with key partners as part of an Incident Management Team.
- Proven ability to foster internal and external relationships to shape the program, collaborating across all levels of the organization.
- Strategic thinker, skilled in translating business requirements into security solutions.
What you can expect of 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.
The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
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 and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- 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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Application deadline
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.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
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