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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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.
Quality Assurance Senior Associate, Drug Substance Plant
What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!
In this role as Senior Associate QA, you will be responsible for providing quality oversight to Drug Substance (DS) Cell Bank Manufacturing and Process Development (PD) laboratories at Amgen Thousand Oaks. Under general supervision, you will support and ensure compliance for Manufacturing, Facilities, and Engineering staff in their processes, procedures, and use of quality systems. You will engage directly with a diverse range of partners, establishing effective working relationships with production operators, line leads, shift supervisors, warehouse staff, facilities, maintenance, and engineering teams. The role requires local, on‑site presence at the Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO) site and is scheduled Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility to support alternate shifts based on operational needs.
Responsibilities
Provide daily guidance and support to Production staff on compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
Maintain a strong presence in Drug Substance (DS) areas to oversee GMP operations and quality systems.
Serve as the first point of contact for quality-related production queries during DS operations.
Lead, mentor, and coach Operations and support personnel on quality matters, fostering a strong Quality culture at the site.
Review and approve batch production records and other GMP documentation to support daily operations.
Compile and review batch records for manufactured lots in preparation for batch disposition.
Own, review, and approve controlled documents, including SOPs, Work Instructions, and Forms.
Collaborate effectively within a team matrix environment.
Auto req ID
468671BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Manufacturing
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
High school/GED 4 years quality assurance work experience OR
Associate’s 2 years quality assurance work experience OR
Bachelor’s 6 months quality assurance work experience
Master's
Preferred Qualifications
Quality and manufacturing experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science Field
Ability to successfully manage workload to timelines
Familiarity with basic project management tools
Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver on-time, and high-quality results
Ability to operate in a matrixed or team environment
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.
Salary Range
86,928.00 USD - 106,536.00 USD
City*
Thousand Oaks
State*
California
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Amgen
Salary Range
$75,000-$100,000
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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.
Quality Assurance Senior Associate, Drug Substance Plant
What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world!
In this role as Senior Associate QA, you will be responsible for providing quality oversight to Drug Substance (DS) Cell Bank Manufacturing and Process Development (PD) laboratories at Amgen Thousand Oaks. Under general supervision, you will support and ensure compliance for Manufacturing, Facilities, and Engineering staff in their processes, procedures, and use of quality systems. You will engage directly with a diverse range of partners, establishing effective working relationships with production operators, line leads, shift supervisors, warehouse staff, facilities, maintenance, and engineering teams. The role requires local, on‑site presence at the Amgen Thousand Oaks (ATO) site and is scheduled Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility to support alternate shifts based on operational needs.
Responsibilities
Provide daily guidance and support to Production staff on compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
Maintain a strong presence in Drug Substance (DS) areas to oversee GMP operations and quality systems.
Serve as the first point of contact for quality-related production queries during DS operations.
Lead, mentor, and coach Operations and support personnel on quality matters, fostering a strong Quality culture at the site.
Review and approve batch production records and other GMP documentation to support daily operations.
Compile and review batch records for manufactured lots in preparation for batch disposition.
Own, review, and approve controlled documents, including SOPs, Work Instructions, and Forms.
Collaborate effectively within a team matrix environment.
Auto req ID
468671BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Manufacturing
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
High school/GED 4 years quality assurance work experience OR
Associate’s 2 years quality assurance work experience OR
Bachelor’s 6 months quality assurance work experience
Master's
Preferred Qualifications
Quality and manufacturing experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science Field
Ability to successfully manage workload to timelines
Familiarity with basic project management tools
Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver on-time, and high-quality results
Ability to operate in a matrixed or team environment
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.
Salary Range
86,928.00 USD - 106,536.00 USD
City*
Thousand Oaks
State*
California
Job Code
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Affiliate Sponsor
Amgen
Salary Range
$75,000-$100,000
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000