Javier Tapia
Executive Director Plant Manager at Amgen
Amgen•Columbus, Ohio, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience23+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Lead the development of new ideas, and processes as part of continuous improvement and evolution of the Drug Product Processes. Translate business goals providing cross functional direction towards execution of strategic plans related to enable new products and capabilities. Manage team that oversees technical leadership of complex projects, programs and initiatives within boundaries of quality, time and budget. Promote an environment of creativity and innovation in completing cross-functional/business unit responsibilities. Actively supporting growth Packaging and Engineering communities
Career Timeline
- AmgenCurrentMar 2006–Present· 20 yrs 7 mos
- Executive Director, Plant ManagerCurrentMar 2021–Present
- Drug Product Engineering DirectorApr 2019–Mar 2021
- Director Process DevelopmentJul 2016–Apr 2019
- Senior Manager Technology InnovationOct 2013–Jul 2016
- Principal EngineerMar 2010–Oct 2013
- Process Development Senior EngineerMar 2008–Mar 2010
- EngineerMar 2006–Mar 2008
- Jul 2003–Mar 2006· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Engineer, PlantJul 2003–Mar 2006
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Chemical Engineer
University of Puerto Rico-MayaguezHigh School
Colegio Marista, El SalvadorExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Javier Tapia
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Project ManagementProduct DevelopmentHarmonizationTechnology TransferAseptic ProcessingCAPAGMPCommissioningFDACharacterizationV&VInnovationValidationProcess SimulationManufacturingDesign ControlDesign for Six SigmaLIMSPurificationCombination Products