Lab Operations Manager
Remote · Not stated
Hiring locations: United States - Remote
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Employer’s description
Career Category Clinical Job Description 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. 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. Lab Operations Manager What you will do Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will support Amgen sponsored clinical trials, focusing on the laboratory category. In this key role, you will help us deliver on priority initiatives as well as provide strategic support to our study teams and key partners to optimize clinical trial implementation with our suppliers. The highest quality will be achieved by partnering effectively with our suppliers and providing robust supplier oversight with a fit for purpose governance program. Our scope is global and supports our clinical trials around the world. Come join an exceptional team that delivers for our study teams and our patients! Potentially up to 20% travel domestic and/or international. • Provide guidance and input on technical and operational aspects of study design and execution • Provide support and guidance during study startup and conduct with suppliers including activities such as sourcing, budget review, supplier selection, and scope of work development • Develop strong global relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers • Drive and facilitate the governance of laboratory suppliers • Lead evaluation and qualification process of suppliers and advise partners on their selection • Support the development and implementation of standards and processes for evaluation, qualification, selection, management, and monitoring of labs • Provide oversight of technical and operational performance of laboratory suppliers across studies and manage escalated issues to resolution • Support clinical trials and cross functional alignment with stakeholders, suppliers and partners for companion diagnostics development • Participate on key initiatives and task forces with Therapeutic Areas, Early Development and Research • Share expertise in emerging technologies through company interactions, literature, and industry conferences • Contribute to the continuous improvement of Supplier Governance and the wider GDO organization and support the integration activities for Amgen acquisitions, as appropriate What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a person with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: • Doctorate degree OR • Master’s degree and 2 years of lab and clinical trials experience OR • Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of lab and clinical trials experience OR • Associate’s degree and 8 years of lab and clinical trials experience OR • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of lab and clinical trials experience Preferred Qualifications: • Strong laboratory background, including clinical testing, central laboratory operations, or laboratory-related project management experience. • Solid understanding of laboratory workflows, procedures, and operational best practices. • Knowledge of clinical trial processes and the role of laboratory operations within clinical research. • Experience overseeing and managing laboratory studies, projects, or research initiatives. • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure timely execution of study deliverables. • Familiarity with regulatory and quality requirements applicable to clinical and laboratory environments. What you can expect from 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Application deadline Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position. Sponsorship Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed. 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. 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. 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. .Salary Range 100,564.35USD -136,057.65 USD