Description
Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.
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. 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.
**What you** **will do**
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.
In this critical role, you will serve as the end-to-end Change Owner for SAP/ERP portfolio, ensuring that all system changes are planned, assessed, implemented, validated, and released in compliance with GxP regulations, Amgen IT-QMS and change management process aligned to global best practices.
You will partner closely with Business, ERP product delivery teams, Validation, and Quality to enable risk-based, audit-ready, and efficient change execution across Amgen’s SAP landscape.
**Roles & Responsibilities:**
+ Act as the single point of accountability for SAP ERP changes across projects, enhancements, fixes, and operational maintenance.
+ Own and execute the change lifecycle including:
+ Change initiation and classification
+ Impact and risk assessment
+ Approval coordination (Change managers,Business,SMEs,Quality, CAB)
+ Implementation oversight
+ Post-implementation verification and closure
+ Ensure all SAP changescomply with:
+ 21 CFR Part 11/EU Annex 11regulations
+ ALCOA+ data integrity principles
+ GAMP 5 and CSA (Computer Software Assurance)
+ Partner withQuality and Complianceto:
+ Assess validation impact of changes
+ Assessrequired validation deliverables
+ Ensure traceability between requirements, risks, testing, and release
+ Support SAP platforms including ECC, S/4HANA, BTP, GRC, SolutionManager(Solman), integrations, and boundary systems.
+ Ensure changesmaintaineffective controls for:
+ User access and segregation of duties
+ Audit trails and logging
+ Configuration vs. customization decisions
+ Coordinate with SAPdevelopment,functional, testers andSME’sto ensuretimelyand compliantdeploymentof changes.
+ Support release planning, cutover activities, andhypercareasrequired.
+ Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence for change, validation, incident, and deviation activities.
+ Proactivelyidentifyopportunities to simplifyandoptimizechange processes, reduce rework, and improve cycle time whilemaintainingquality andcompliance.
+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiativesacross the Change management, including adoption of digital validation, automation, and standardized templates.
+ Support internal and external audits by providing change-related evidence and responding to audit inquiries
**What we expect** **of** **you**
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
**Basic Qualifications and Experience:**
+ Master’s degree and3+years of Computer Science, IT/Lifesciences Change Management withComputerized systems Validation/Assurance(CSV/CSA)understandingin aGxPregulated environmentOR
+ Bachelor’s degree and5+years of Computer Science,T/Lifesciences Change Management withComputerized systems Validation/Assuranceunderstandingin aGxPregulated environmentOR
+ Diploma and8+years of Computer Science,IT/Lifesciences Change Management withComputerizedsystemsValidation/Assuranceunderstandingin aGxPregulated environment.
+ Hands-on experience supporting SAP ERP systems in aGxP-regulated environment
+ Strong working knowledge of:
+ IT Change Management
+ Strong understanding of SAP ERP landscapes
+ Validation and compliance processes
+ Regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ALCOA+, GAMP 5)
+ Experience working within structured SDLC, Agile, Transport Managementand IT-QMS frameworks.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience supporting SAP transformation initiatives (Ex:R/3 to ECC and/orECCtoS/4HANA upgrades **).**
+ Familiarity withCSA-aligned, risk-based validation approachesandHandson experience preparing change and validation documentation.
+ Experience working with ITSM and change management tools (Ex., ServiceNow, Solman).
+ Exposure to audits or inspections supporting SAP systems.
+ Experience working in global, matrixed teams.
**Professional Certifications**
+ Scrum Masteror equivalent
+ ITIL / Change Management certification
**Soft Skills:**
+ Strongsense of ownership and accountability
+ Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
+ Ability to balance compliance requirements with business agility
+ Structured, detail-oriented, and risk-aware mindset
+ Comfortable working across Business, IT, and Quality teams
**What you can expect** **of** **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.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.
**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 Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
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