PHARMAFull-time
Sr Manager Contract Manufacturing Specialists Team Lead
SINGAPORE (SG)HYBRIDPOSTED: 8/26/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONAMGENBiotechnology / Pharmaceuticals
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Lead and oversee a team of Contract Manufacturing Specialists responsible for manufacturing operations, site performance, project management, technology transfers, and business process improvements.
Oversee manufacturing operations activities including budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
Provide input into contracts, confidentiality disclosure agreements, scope of work agreements, requests for pricing/information, supply agreements, and related contractual documentation.
Own and coach staff on deviation management, CAPA, CAPA EV, and complex change-control records.
Monitor contract manufacturing site performance and report performance metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve contract-site performance through data and metrics analysis.
Drive continuous improvement and standardization of performance tools used by the team.
Oversee procurement and payment of invoices and report related activities.
Participate actively in meetings with contract manufacturing sites and internal site teams.
Project Management & Technology Transfer
Provide oversight for department-wide projects from conception through implementation and close-out.
Manage technology-transfer timelines and highlight risks affecting transfer-team activities.
Coordinate risk-management activities as part of technology transfers.
Escalate risks and issues to the appropriate level to support timely resolution.
Business Process Improvement & AI
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives to streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Strengthen data-driven decision-making across manufacturing operations.
Identify, evaluate, and implement practical AI-enabled solutions.
Use AI solutions to improve workflow standardization, reduce manual effort, and drive consistent execution across internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
Leadership & Team Management
Lead and direct a team of manufacturing specialists and provide coaching and oversight.
Demonstrate people leadership and team-management capability in a cross-functional and matrixed environment.
Communicate effectively through written, presentation, and interpersonal skills across a broad range of stakeholders.
Operate effectively in ambiguous and complex situations while managing multiple priorities and maintaining quality results.
Travel as required to support business needs.
Technical & Regulatory Expertise
Minimum 8 years of experience in protein, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Drug Substance, Drug Product, or packaging manufacturing environments.
Minimum 8 years of working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) principles.
Strong knowledge of FDA and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
Knowledge of validation principles.
Experience with deviations, CAPA, change control, manufacturing operations, contract manufacturing, and technology transfer.
Education & Experience
Doctorate degree with 2 years of directly related experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of directly related experience.
8+ years of proven experience in relevant pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
5+ years of demonstrated people leadership and team-management experience.
Company & Patient Impact
Amgen's mission is focused on serving patients living with serious illnesses through science, innovation, and collaboration.
The role contributes to manufacturing activities that support the production and supply of medicines and therefore has an indirect impact on patients and treatment availability.
Amgen promotes innovation, collaboration, career development, and growth in an environment focused on advancing science and improving quality of life.
Medical & Employment Requirements
Selection for the role is subject to fulfilling applicable medical requirements for the job scope.
Amgen states that any required medical-check expenses will be borne by the company.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during recruitment and employment.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
8+ years pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Protein Manufacturing
API Manufacturing
Drug Substance Manufacturing
Drug Product Manufacturing
Packaging Manufacturing
cGMP
FDA Regulations
Regulatory Guidelines
Validation Principles
Contract Manufacturing
Manufacturing Operations
CAPA
CAPA EV
Deviation Management
Change Control
Technology Transfer
Risk Management
Budget Management
Site Performance Monitoring
People Leadership
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Amgen is a leading global biopharmaceutical company committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses. It discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative human therapeutics, focusing on areas with high unmet medical needs such as oncology, cardiovascular disease, bone disease, and inflammatory diseases.
TEAM SIZE: 25,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals
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