Associate Director Operations Technology

Career Category Information Systems Job Description Amgen is the world’s leader biopharmaceutical company with a versatile portfolio of products. Our science-based approach has led to the discovery of novel therapies in the areas of cardiovascular disease, oncology, bone health, neuroscience, nephrology and inflammation. Our patient-centred culture fuels our commitment to delight their experience with innovative medicine delivery systems. At Amgen, new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. You will be joining a team of over 20,000 inspirational colleagues eager to have a positive impact with one mission: to serve every patient every time. Are you looking for a meaningful new opportunity to test and grow your leadership skills? We are looking for a creative, highly motivated and strategic Technology professional to lead our Client Facing Operations Technology team at our manufacturing facility in Dun Laoghaire in Ireland. This role is responsible for incorporating the latest digital and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements in alignment with Industry 4.0/ Smart Manufacturing principles to meet business needs at a time of transformational growth. Within the European (EU) Region, the Amgen Dun Laoghaire (ADL) site is entering a new phase of significant change and growth. The site has multiple ongoing investments in new capabilities such as multiple new syringe and inspection lines, tech transfers and the new facilities that support Amgen’s Growth strategy. Amgen is seeking a Client Facing Associate Director for Operations Technology for the manufacturing facilities in Dun Laoghaire in Ireland. This role will have single point of responsibility for operations support and life cycle management of all information and technology capabilities at the site including manufacturing, engineering, quality, lab operations, process development and supply chain information systems and digital and AI tools. This role will have direct reporting responsibility for a multidisciplinary team at site providing client-facing support and advancing technology capabilities. Operations Technology is an integral part of Global Operations and is accountable for the integrity, security, reliability and innovation of information technology systems that enable the successful development, design, manufacturing, distribution and commercialisation of Amgen products. Ops Technology leverages innovation and the power of computer science to advance Operations’ strategy in the service of the maxim ‘every patient, every time’. The role will lead a cross-functional team to develop and execute on the Digital Manufacturing Innovation (DMI) strategy and architecture in support of Site operations. In alignment with his/her Business Partners, the incumbent will drive process digitisation and adoption of digital and AI solutions. This position will also be responsible for providing and advancing IT/OT platform-specific implementation practices and standards on systems architecture, software libraries, and system lifecycle management in alignment with Operations Technology Digital strategy and Industry 4.0 technology principles at the Site. This position will report to the Director, Head of Technology in Ireland. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serve as the leader of the client-facing operations technology department, a multi-discipline group that plans, advances and supports computer application solutions for the operations function at the site. Integrate Site's quality and compliance management practices with the enterprise-wide computing system. Collaborate in the development and implementation of strategies for coordination of site installations of Amgen's corporate managed computing systems.  Create collaborative relationships with corporate and remote site Technology groups to harmonise practices and support. Responsible for hiring, mentoring, developing, leading, and deploying talented technology professionals who will work