Manager, C&Q Document Preparation (Manufacturing Support)

Job description

Career Category Engineering Job Description About the Role Amgen is seeking a Manager specializing in Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) to join the Engineering C&Q Center of Excellence (CoE). In this role, you will support the preparation, coordination, and delivery of commissioning and qualification lifecycle documentation supporting engineering projects and GMP manufacturing systems across Amgen operations. The Manager will partner closely with Engineering, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, Automation, and Project teams to develop compliant, inspection-ready documentation that supports commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities. This role plays an important part in ensuring documentation quality, consistency, and alignment with established C&Q standards, procedures, and regulatory expectations. This position may support one or more areas including Drug Substance, Drug Product, Finished Drug Product & Packaging, or Facilities & Utilities. Roles & Responsibilities Prepare and revise commissioning and qualification lifecycle documentation supporting Engineering projects and systems Author qualification protocols, reports, risk assessments, traceability matrices, test scripts, and related C&Q documentation Support document development activities using approved templates, standards, and CoE procedures Coordinate technical review cycles and incorporate comments and revisions into final documents Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, compliant, and inspection-ready Partner with Engineering, Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Project teams to gather technical information Track assigned deliverables and support execution against project schedules and milestones Maintain document organization and version control within applicable quality systems Support audit and inspection readiness activities as required Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on documentation quality, consistency, and efficiency Area-Specific Experience Preferred Experience supporting commissioning and qualification activities for biotechnology manufacturing systems including upstream and downstream processing equipment Familiarity with bioprocess equipment such as bioreactors, chromatography skids, filtration systems, centrifuges, and process support systems Experience supporting CIP/SIP systems and clean process equipment qualification activities Understanding of GMP documentation requirements related to biologics manufacturing operations Familiarity with single-use technologies and hybrid manufacturing systems preferred Experience supporting startup, commissioning, or qualification activities for biotechnology capital projects preferred Preferred / Good to Have Qualifications & Skills Experience in GMP commissioning, qualification, validation, or technical operations Experience authoring C&Q lifecycle documentation including qualification protocols and reports Familiarity with risk-based qualification methodologies and lifecycle validation approaches Knowledge of GMP documentation practices and data integrity requirements Experience working in a fast-paced capital project or startup environment preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Experience working in cross-functional project teams Key Competencies Technical Writing and Documentation Excellence Attention to Detail and Quality Focus Cross-Functional Collaboration Planning and Execution Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking Continuous Improvement Mindset Communication and Stakeholder Partnership Basic Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent). 8–13 years of work experience in Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field Experience in the global pharmaceutical industry preferred. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with 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. .