Career CategoryInformation SystemsJob DescriptionHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies. For over 4 decades, Amgen has pioneered biotechnology breakthroughs to bring state-of-the-art medicines from laboratory to the patient. Amgen has not only discovered and developed innovative human therapeutics but has invested in innovative manufacturing capability and support services to deliver these therapies globally. Now we are hiring a Contract Development and Manufacturing Manager to support on-site execution in India.Contract Development and Manufacturing Manager, Person-in-PlantWhat you will doThe Amgen Contract Development and Manufacturing (ACDM) Organization is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as a Person-in-Plant (PiP) at a key external manufacturing partner. This role is focused on enabling operational excellence through purposeful on-site presence, ensuring alignment between Amgen expectations and day-to-day execution at the manufacturing site.The role will partner closely with program and site leadership to drive real-time issue resolution, enhance communication, and support consistent delivery across GMP readiness, manufacturing execution, and continuous improvement initiatives.Act as Amgen’s on-site representative, maintaining a consistent and purposeful presence at the external manufacturing siteEnable operational excellence by providing real-time visibility into plant activities, risks, and performancePartner with site personnel to proactively identify, escalate, and resolve manufacturing and operational issuesSupport GMP readiness and execution including observation of batch executionFacilitate effective communication between Amgen cross-functional teams and site stakeholdersMonitor daily operations and ensure alignment with agreed timelines, quality standards, and program objectivesDrive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with site and Amgen teamsSupport implementation of process improvements, best practices, and operational disciplineProvide structured feedback and insights to program and site leads to enhance executionSupport technology transfer and scale-up activities through direct engagement with plant teamsIn partnership with Amgen External Quality, reinforce Amgen quality and compliance expectations within the site environmentPresent observations, risks, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadershipWinWhat we expect of youBasic QualificationsDegree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences and 8 - 13 years of directly related pharmaceutical industry experiencesPreferred QualificationsExperience operating in a Person-in-Plant or site-facing roleStrong understanding of GMP manufacturing operations and plant executionExperience with deviation management, investigations, and change controlDemonstrated ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvementExperience supporting technology transfer, scale-up, or commercial manufacturingStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority in a plant environmentAbility to work independently and maintain effectiveness in a dynamic, on-site settingStrong communication, observation, and issue-resolution skills.