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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity‑related conditions. 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.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be an integral member of the Development Supply Chain team. The Distribution Center Manager will be accountable for leading ATO Dispensing Operations and lead or support Supply Chain Manufacturing initiatives collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Development.

• Front‑line manager for Dispensing Operations to deliver critical raw materials and components to the manufacturing facilities across the Thousand Oaks campus. Work with Production Scheduling to resolve operational issues.
• Manage a team consisting of 10‑14 Dispensing Operators comprised of Amgen and external contractor staff.
• Collaborate with the Development Supply Chain and Manufacturing Plants to meet the ever‑evolving needs of the business through development of new capabilities and process improvement projects.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate Quality, Compliance, Supply, and Safety risks.
• Represent the Warehouse and Dispensing functions to regulatory authorities, government agencies, and business entities.
• Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Exemplify Amgen values and set meaningful goals driving the business and the individual to contribute to the overall Amgen business.

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree
OR
Master’s degree and 3 years of Supply Chain experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Supply Chain experience
OR
Associate’s degree and 10 years of Supply Chain experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Supply Chain experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead both direct reports and cross‑functional teams; strong situational leadership skills, ability to lead staff at all levels of the organization.
• Technical Expertise: Experience with GMP operations from Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development, and / or Supply Chain perspective.
• Accountability and Autonomy: Ability to set clear goals and effectively prioritize staff workload. Operate independently and deliver high‑quality work output. Understand what it means to own a process and be accountable.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems, be a thought leader, and deliver results. Able to apply DAI (Decision, Advise, Inform) model and make risk‑appropriate decisions. Timely escalation of issues to mitigate risks and impact.
• Digital, Analytical and Financial Skills: Understanding of business financial concepts and ability to utilize data to drive insights and actions. Familiar with AI‑based tools and how to apply AI to reduce workload, improve accuracy and efficiency, and develop novel solutions to operational and logistical bottlenecks.
• Communication: Ability to distill complex information and tailor communication in a concise, logical, audience‑appropriate manner. Effective at negotiating and interacting with business entities and regulatory agencies.

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.