Director, Engineering Utility Operations

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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. 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.

Director, Engineering Utility Operations

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be onsite daily, coordinating operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of all systems. This is a high-impact role that demands a hands-on approach and a commitment to excellence. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, compliant, effective, and efficient operations of our facilities and utilities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for delivering on Amgen’s sustainability goals and maintaining the overall upkeep and reliability of utility equipment.

• Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Facilities and Engineering team, ensuring alignment with Amgen’s mission and objectives.

• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all utilities operations align with regulatory standards and maintain the highest safety protocols.

• Operational Efficiency: Optimize the performance of utility systems to deliver reliable and efficient services.

• Sustainability: Drive initiatives that support Amgen’s sustainability goals, including reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact.

• Facility Upkeep: Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of all facilities to ensure operational readiness and reliability.

• Equipment Reliability: Ensure the reliability and longevity of utility equipment through effective maintenance and proactive management.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for utilities operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure the seamless integration of utilities operations into broader organizational initiatives.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The motivated professional we seek is highly skilled with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of Utilities operations, Facilities management, or a related technical discipline experience

Or

Master’s degree and 8 years of Utilities operations, Facilities management, or a related technical discipline experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of Utilities operations, Facilities management, or a related technical discipline experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.

• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing large teams and complex operations.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and safety protocols related to utilities operations.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver on sustainability goals and implement environmentally friendly practices.

• Excellent project management skills with experience in overseeing large-scale projects.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams and collaborators.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.

• Experience in budget management and financial planning.

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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