Amgen Jobshttp://www.amgen.jobs2012-05-26 15:16:54.206780USABoulderAuto req 15454BR Job Posting Title Senior SAP BASIS Systems Administrator (Java; Portal XI/PI) Career Category Information Systems Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - Colorado Location (City) Boulder Amgen Job Description The Senior SAP BASIS Systems Administrator (Java; Portal XI/PI) (formal Amgen title is Specialist IS Programmer Analyst) will be located at Amgen's site in Boulder, Colorado. As part of the Amgen IS Shared Services organization, the Specialist IS Programmer Analyst will: lead the design and oversee development of cross-functional, multi-platform application systems; provide technical and process leadership while partnering with client-facing IS team to drive the tactical delivery of application solutions; integrate systems across Amgen infrastructure and services; set guidelines based on existing SOPs and standards as to the proper use of application development and integration patterns; partner with architects, business analysts, system administrators, information security, project managers and other parts of internal solutions delivery and support teams as well as business partners to implement complex solutions; provide focused consulting services on projects and govern compliance of those projects with architecture standards and roadmaps while ensuring that the design and development teams remain compliant with evolving enterprise standards. Additionally, responsibilities include the following: • Identify risks and mitigations with project manager and technical team • Understand scope and high level requirements and lead the solution elaboration and implementation • Guide project team on elaborating significant architecture risks • Participate in requirements solicitation to better understand system requirements • Own System Design Specification (SDS)/System Detailed Design Specification (SDDS), with input and support from an architect and technical team, coordinating SDS/SDDS review and approval • Coordinate implementation activities and issue resolution for system deployment • Own Installation Qualification (IQ) process and documentation, with input and support from technical team, coordinating IQ review, approval and execution • Coordinate technical knowledge transfer with application support for post-go-live support • Occasionally involve in custom/interface development work on projects that require deep technical knowledge and skills (e.g. performance monitoring, early stage prototyping) • Experience in installation, configuration, and maintenance of various SAP systems (ECC/GTS/SRM/BW/SCM/PI/EP/SolMan) in WINDOWS / SQL Server environment • Manage and support multiple SAP landscapes • Assist in the planning, designing and architecture of SAP systems • Maintenance of multi-landscape environments through client copies, system refreshes, and transport management • SAP profile parameter changes, workload analysis, system error analysis and establishment of standard BASIS background jobs, system health checks, and monitoring • Impact analysis of new SAP releases to current system landscape environments • Analysis of system performance, database performance, system health checks and implementation of tuning improvements • Evaluate and apply SAP kernel patches and support packs • Perform system upgrades • Perform client and system copies; • Develop client and landscape strategies and batch scheduling • Troubleshooting of ABAP and Java stacks; Work with SAP in resolving the issues • Java Export and imports Basic Qualifications •Doctorate degree OR •Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR •Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience OR •Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR •High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience Preferred Qualifications • Eight or more years of hands-on SAP Basis Administration, with emphasis in configuration, analysis, and troubleshooting in Netweaver 2004 and Netweaver 2004S systems. • Desire to continuously learn and take on new challenges with little oversight • Experience Installing, Configuring, Performance Tuning, Patching and Upgrading SAP NetWeaver (6.40, 7.x) • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems as well as provide root cause analysis • Extensive experience with Windows 2003 and 2008 Server as well as Microsoft SQL Server • Prior ownership of different SAP Usage Types (e.g., ECC, BW, XP/PI, Enterprise Portal, Solution Manager, APO) • Experience performing SAP System Refreshes and System Copies • Knowledge of web technologies, including web and application servers as well as some development experience (e.g., IIS, Apache, Weblogic, HTML, JSP) • Knowledge of SAP Java Transports using CMS, CTS or CTS+ • Experience configuring and supporting System Landscape Directory, configuring Data Providers and creating Business Systems and • Familiarity with highly available systems and services (e.g., Load Balancing, Disaster Recovery, Fault Tolerance) • Experience implementing Single Sign-On using Kerberos, SiteMinder or HTTP Headers • Working knowledge of public key encryption using PGP • Prior experience supporting EDI systems (e.g., Gentran Integration Suite, Sterling Integrator, Seeburger) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly document operating procedures • Prior experience in a rigid change management environment • Familiarity with GxP, Sarbanes Oxley and Validated Computer Systems2012-04-24 20:49:46United StatesAmgenColorado15454BRCOBoulder, CO28152730http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28152730/jobUSABoulderAuto req 13823BR Job Posting Title Sr Engineer - Mfg Projects Career Category Operations Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - Colorado Location (City) Boulder Amgen Job Description Amgen Colorado’s Engineering team is responsible for delivering capital and expense improvement projects to our client’s business needs. We target small to moderate sized projects located within operating business units. We feature staff with diverse engineering backgrounds with intimate knowledge of operations and working in GMP environments. We minimize impact to client operations due to excellent planning, coordination, and controls. The Sr. Engineer is responsible for engineering design, implementation, construction support, technical execution and commissioning for multiple capital and expense projects at Amgen Colorado. This involves preparation of engineering studies, conceptual design alternatives, schematic and design details, and commissioning protocols. • Supports the project team during engineering studies geared toward developing the technical and business justification for engineering projects. • Work with clients and stakeholders from manufacturing, process development, facilities, quality assurance and validation to develop and define user requirements. • Responsible for identifying and refining design alternatives during conceptual schematic design evaluations. • Responsible for executing and/or directing, coordinating and supervising the work of consultants and engineering firms during the schematic and detailed design phases. • Executes and/or directs technical resources during the implementation phase (includes construction, startup, commissioning, and validation). • Responsible for turnover packages prepared during the detailed design phase and project close out. • Responsible in ensuring that all Amgen standards and procedures are followed by the project team. • Verifies that all change control procedures are properly documented. • Works closely with other discipline and/or project engineers to coordinate the design and implementation. • May work in as a discipline or project engineer depending on the needs of each project. Basic Qualifications • Doctorate degree OR • Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR • Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience OR • Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR • High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor degree in Engineering and 8+ years of related engineering experience with four of those years engaged in projects in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated understanding of project life cycle, versatility, adaptability, decision making skills, collaboration, accountability, problem solving skills, teamwork, and quality control on engineering projects. Position requires excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated track record of being science-based, competing intensely and winning, creating value for patients, staff and stockholders, being ethical, trusting and respecting each other, working in teams, ensuring quality, and collaborating, communicating, and being accountable. ? Experience with design and implementation in a manufacturing environment, and with validation and change control methodology strongly desired. ? Knowledge and skills in Microbial and Mammalian Fermentation, Cell Culture and Purification systems strongly desired. ? Demonstrated leadership experience ? Project management experience ? Technology transfer experience ? Knowledge of cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing process design requirements. ? High level experience with design, programming, and commissioning activities for all automation/process systems and controllers (such as SLC, PLC, DeltaV, BMS, HMI & SCADA). ? Ability to review and approve engineering documentation such as requirements and design documents, I/O diagrams, one-line diagrams, panel layout diagrams, system architecture diagrams, and instrument data sheets.2012-02-10 18:16:30United StatesAmgenColorado13823BRCOBoulder, CO26456571http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/26456571/jobUSALongmontAuto req 13452BR Job Posting Title Dir EH&S Career Category Quality Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - Colorado Location (City) Longmont Amgen Job Description Job Summary: An experienced Environment, Health & Safety Director (EHS) to provides vision and strategy for site and/or global EHS initiatives. Responsible for keeping site senior management informed on the status of environment, safety and health matters affecting the site. Assists Site Quality Executive Director in formulating and executing company practices as they related to environment, safety and health performance. Delivers results through influence and communicating effectively with clients and practical integration of EHS with business practices. Independently take actions to drive improvement in EHS performance and practices. Manage complex problems and coordinate the implementation of innovative solutions. Functions (Duties/Accountabilities): EHS Management: Develop a management system which ensures that EHS is a key component of all site activities. Applies practical environment, safety, and health operating standards to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance at the site. Influence line management to ensure that EHS is managed by line management as a core skill. Implement CAPA program to ensure actions are taken in a timely manner for effective close out of all findings from incidents, risk assessments, inspections and audits. Incident management: Incident investigation and root cause analysis, reducing potentially serious incidents, injuries, environmental incidents, case management and injury prevention programs Risk Management: Risk assessment for various aspects of EHS and capable of implementing a program at all levels of the facility. Knowledge and experience of process hazard evaluation techniques such as What If, HAZOP, FMEA. Safety culture programs: Develop and implement Amgen safety culture program to integrate EHS as part of the day to day operations. Ensure early reporting by staff of unsafe conditions and behavior and near misses. Project design review: Implement process for carrying out EHS review of projects, a management of change process, and handover and commissioning processes. Contractor safety management: Ensure contractors comply with Amgen EHS requirements. EHS Program Compliance: Provide technical guidance for the implementation of Amgen’s Environment, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety programs to ensure compliance. Engineering safety: Permit to work, Lock out tag out, confined space entry, cranes and hoist Personal Protective Equipment: - Managing hazardous substances including flammable and combustible materials, biologics, regulated carcinogens and controlled substances - Employee exposure determinations - Ergonomic design and assessment - Fire and life safety - Waste management - Air and waste water permitting and compliance Process safety management: Oversee management of chemical inventory and waste management programs (chemical, biohazard, radiation, universal, etc.). Regulations: Implement systems to ensure compliance with applicable EHS regulations. Evaluate existing and new regulations’ impact upon Amgen operations. Develops new programs and implement changes as necessary. Training: Implement EHS training strategy for Amgen staff & contractors and develop new training programs as required. Environmental Sustainability: Implement programs to ensure accurate data is collected for the sites environmental impact and to reduce the ongoing environmental impact of the site’s operations. Internal Auditing: Communicate audit results to site senior management. Review findings for trends and/or improvement opportunities that affect the site. Supervision: Managing staff and/or technical personnel in multi-tiered organization. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree and 4 years of directly related experience OR Master’s degree and 8 years of directly related years OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of directly related experience AND 4 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources Preferred Qualifications MS Degree environmental, safety, industrial hygiene, technical, scientific or engineering 12 or more years of experience developing and implementing EHS programs in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical company Experience in implementing an EHS management system (OHSAS 18000, ISO 14000). 7 years of supervisory experience Knowledge with European regulations as they pertain to pharma/ biotech operations Applied knowledge and understanding of EHS principles and practices, regulatory standards, and requirements in context of business activities. Postgraduate professional qualification preferred (e.g. Certified safety practitioner (CSP)) Leadership, team building, strong communication skills, action oriented, self starting, program development and project management. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software systems. Good technical & business writing skills and team skills.2012-01-26 22:26:16United StatesAmgenColorado13452BRCOLongmont, CO26140230http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/26140230/jobUSABoulderAuto req 12441BR Job Posting Title Specialist IS Bus Sys Analyst Career Category Information Systems Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - Colorado Location (City) Boulder Amgen Job Description The Center of Excellence (COE) Business and Application Support organization is responsible for supporting the business processes and application software being implemented through Amgen’s ERP Program. Business Analysts within this team must possess thorough knowledge of the processes within their area of specialization as well as a comprehensive understanding of the configuration associated with the specific SAP components that are used to enable these processes. The Specialist, IS Business System Analyst will be primarily responsible for providing business and application support of the production environment. The analysts will interact with members of the Client-Facing IS teams as well as with our Super Users and Business Partners. The analysts will also work directly with members of the COE’s Technical and Infrastructure team to assist with the resolution of technical incidents as well as the implementation of new functionality. The Business Systems Analyst will serve as a liaison between our Business Partners and the COE in the development of new application functionality. In this role, the Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for performing the analysis and design associated with new requirements. The Business Systems Analyst will collaborate with the Development organization to create functional and technical specifications and complete the necessary testing and documentation associated with these changes. The analyst will also work closely with the Computer System Validation group to ensure that all enhancements are implemented in a quality manner. Limited travel (5-10%) both within and outside the US is expected. Basic Qualifications -Doctorate degree OR -Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR -Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience OR -Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR -High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience Preferred Qualifications -2+ years experience operating within a validated systems environment (FDA, European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products, Ministry of Health, etc.). -2+ years of SAP project or production support team leadership role. -2+ years experience with storage and/or handling unit management. -2+ experience with IDOC interface. -Participation in 1 full ERP Implementation. -Basic knowledge of SAP’s ABAP programming language. -Basic knowledge of Tier 2 systems (I.e. MES). -Knowledge in SAP organization design and integration with FICO, SD LE, IM/WM. -Experience using document repository and change management tools such as: Sharepoint, EDMQ, ISM, and Solution Manager. -SAP Certification in modules within MM, PP. -Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.2011-10-25 20:39:30United StatesAmgenColorado12441BRCOBoulder, CO24410997http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/24410997/jobUSABoulderAuto req 12161BR Job Posting Title Specialist IS Bus Sys Analyst (Warehouse Management and Serialization) Career Category Information Systems Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - Colorado Location (City) Boulder Amgen Job Description The Center of Excellence (COE) Business and Application Support organization is responsible for supporting the business processes and application software being implemented through Amgen’s ERP Program. Business Analysts within this team must possess thorough knowledge of the processes within their area of specialization as well as a comprehensive understanding of the configuration associated with the specific SAP components that are used to enable these processes. The Specialist, IS Business System Analyst will be primarily responsible for providing business and application support of the production environment. The analysts will interact with members of the Client-Facing IS teams as well as with our Super Users and Business Partners. The analysts will also work directly with members of the COE’s Technical and Infrastructure team to assist with the resolution of technical incidents as well as the implementation of new functionality. The Business Systems Analyst will serve as a liaison between our Business Partners and the COE in the development of new application functionality. In this role, the Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for performing the analysis and design associated with new requirements. The Business Systems Analyst will collaborate with the Development organization to create functional and technical specifications and complete the necessary testing and documentation associated with these changes. The analyst will also work closely with the Computer System Validation group to ensure that all enhancements are implemented in a quality manner. Limited travel (5-10%) both within and outside the US is expected. Basic Qualifications -Doctorate degree OR -Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR -Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience OR -Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR -High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience Preferred Qualifications -24x7 on-call support is necessary to resolve critical business & technical incidents. -5+ years experience in performing SAP configuration within the MM/Procurement/WM Modules, including experience with PP integration. The successful candidate will also possess a thorough understanding of the business processes enabled by these SAP components. -3+ years experience performing systems analysis, design and translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications. -2+ years experience operating within a validated systems environment (FDA, European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products, Ministry of Health, etc.). -1+ years experience implementing RF for warehouse transactions -1+ year of AII/OER experience. -2+ years of SAP project or production support team leadership role. -2+ years experience with storage and/or handling unit management. -2+ experience with IDOC interface. -Participation in 1 full ERP Implementation. -Basic knowledge of SAP’s ABAP programming language. -Basic knowledge of Tier 2 systems (I.e. MES). -Experience using document repository and change management tools such as: Sharepoint, EDMQ, ISM, and Solution Manager. -SAP Certification in modules within WMS, MM, LE. -Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.2011-09-16 22:30:02United StatesAmgenColorado12161BRCOBoulder, CO23674745http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/23674745/job