Senior Manager, External Engagement – Device Supply

Amgen

External Engagement Sr. Manager leading supplier relationship management for device supply at Amgen.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHolly Springs • Massachusetts, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,585 - $184,792 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards while effectively leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex operational issues. Proficient in project management, budget governance, and technical operations within regulated manufacturing environments.

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Supplier Relationship ManagementProject ManagementGMP ComplianceCross-Functional Team LeadershipTechnical Operations

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Hard Skills

Supplier ManagementBudget ManagementBusiness Case JustificationTechnical DocumentationOperational Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyMedical DeviceRegulated ManufacturingSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day supplier relationship management and execution for external manufacturing partners supporting device supply
Ensure reliable supply, technical and operational issue resolution, project execution, budget/proposal governance, and cross-functional alignment across Amgen, supplier sites, quality, supply chain, engineering, procurement, finance, and manufacturing network partners
Own and manage critical supplier relationships for assigned external partners, acting as the primary External Supply point of contact for operational execution, escalation, and business continuity
Lead structured engagement with suppliers to ensure delivery of supply, project, quality, technical, and commercial commitments
Drive resolution of supplier-related issues affecting device availability
Coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain, CPO, manufacturing sites, and supplier technical teams to resolve manufacturing and product/process issues
Prepare and progress business cases for supplier spend, scrap proposals, spare parts, tooling, packaging solutions, and project-related expenditure
Support capacity planning, supply risk assessment, and mitigation planning for external manufacturing operations
Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, including supplier teams, quality, engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, manufacturing sites, and program leadership
Ensure supplier activities are conducted in line with Amgen quality expectations, GMP requirements, procurement processes, and applicable procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of supplier relationship experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of supplier relationship experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of supplier relationship experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of supplier relationship experience OR Doctorate degree and 2 years of supplier relationship experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, or a related technical discipline (preferred)
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, combination product, packaging, or regulated manufacturing environments (preferred)
Background in supplier management, external manufacturing, technical operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, or manufacturing support (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical and operational issues across multiple functions and external partners (preferred)
Project Management experience (preferred)
Experience managing supplier proposals, purchase requisitions, budget requests, and business-case justification (preferred)
Strong understanding of GMP, change control, deviations/investigations, validation, technical documentation, and regulated supply operations (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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.