Job Description **ADL: L6 - Sr. Manager Manufacturing** **Job Description Summary** **Overview:** Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this position will manage operational aspects of commercial and clinical drug product manufacture for Amgen Dun Laoghaire. The role has responsibility for Formulation, Parts Preparation and material supply of drug product in syringe formats. As part of the Manufacturing Leadership team, the candidate will provide strong management and leadership in the Manufacturing areas, with a primary focus on safety, while meeting the quality expectations and the deliver increased volumes for Amgen. **Key Responsibilities:** + Maintain and enhance the high standard of safety and quality culture throughout the manufacturing areas, driving awareness, strong mindset and improved metrics. + Maximise plant resources and coordinate personnel to ensure safety, product quality standards and production schedules are met within budgeted costs + Oversee daily operations, improving business systems and building high performance in the teams. Deliver the plan in accordance with agreed customer requirements + Coach and develop team of manufacturing managers, who manage teams of operational staff, to achieve production goals and objectives in line with key performance indicators + Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of the site as a whole + Drive reliability of the plant. Oversee response to issues that occur, through effective root cause analysis and implementation of appropriate preventative actions + Support a process for driving continuous improvements and sustained productivity. Initiate and implement innovative plant improvement projects that are focused on delivering the business strategy. + Provide operational expertise and clear requirements for process development and new product introduction projects + Responsible for the recruitment of talented staff into Manufacturing, setting standards for their performance, enhancing their capability and the development of pipeline talent. + Develop, maintain, and justify the department’s budget. Understanding spending trends and identifying cost saving initiatives. **Minimum Qualifications** + 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical Manufacturing positions + 4+ years management experience + Bachelor’s Degree or combination of education and/or years of experience **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience of managing in an aseptic manufacturing operation, knowledge of aseptic and applicable GMP regulatory guidelines, with a proven ability to apply them. + Proven ability through scientific principles, to tackle problems with strong analytical problem-solving skills and lead cross functional teams to deliver on site priorities. + Demonstrated strong leadership with the ability to establish common purpose and partner with other departments to deliver on objectives. + Direct experience and capability to understand the key priorities for the business, to organise and manage large teams to deliver on those priorities. + Clear ability and skill to communicate at different levels of the organisation, including Snr Leadership. Able to provide clear and concise communication, that engages and motivates for successful outcomes. + Experience in the development of managers and others, with positive coaching to enhance their capabilities with the needs of the business and their growth. + Proven track record of setting clear strategic objectives, allocate resources, managing program of projects and overcome obstacles to meet targets.