[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 8413BR\nJob Posting Title Category Sr Mgr\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description The Senior Category Manager is responsible for managing the overall sourcing and supplier management process for respective category. The individual is responsible for the category management process: leading the industry analysis to identify leading suppliers and specific industry characteristics; conducting client requirement analysis; developing a cost-effective comprehensive category strategy based on customer and industry analyses; developing global supply plans and developing contracts with new suppliers or renegotiating existing contracts. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for establishing and implementing a sustaining Supplier Relationship Management process with suppliers and internal business partners.\n\nIn addition to strategy development and SRM, the individual will also execute sourcing and supplier selection processes across several Operations related categories. The successful candidate will develop close relationships with both suppliers and business partner groups. The Senior Category Manager may supervise one or more staff.\nBasic Qualifications Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-Master\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-Bachelor\u2019s degree & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications Preferred 8+ years of experience (including 3-5 years experience with pharmaceutical/biotech preferred) and 3-5 year's strategic sourcing/category management experience.\n\u2022MBA preferred.\n\u2022The successful candidate should have excellent organizational, project management, communication (written and verbal), in-depth supplier/industry analysis knowledge, expertise in supplier and contracts negotiation and extensive knowledge of category management practices and principles.\n\u2022Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, financial skills, a high level of client focus and the ability to effectively interface with all levels of management, including executive management.\n\u2022In addition, candidates should have significant experience in leading cross-functional teams, conflict resolution and stakeholder management.\nCategory experience in one or more areas: Capital Construction, Manufacturing Equipment, Facilities management services or Direct Materials", "date_new": "2012-05-24 19:02:24", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28931855/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Category Sr Mgr", "reqid": "8413BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 28931855}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 15721BR\nJob Posting Title Finance Mgr\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description Hybrid position supporting both Partnership and G&A FP&A teams. This role will provide financial oversight, analyses and management reporting of (1) external alliances to forecast partnership revenues and expenses and (2) functions within the G&A organization to forecast operating budgets and headcount. Job functions include, but not limited to the following:\n\nPartnership Responsibilities\n\u2022Work closely with Amgen staff and external representatives to prepare detailed financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning, negotiations and operational decision making. This includes working with Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development, Alliance Management, Legal, Tax, Treasury and Operations/R&D personnel.\n\u2022Review and become a content expert for external alliance agreements. Provide guidance when questions arise as to why and how costs are accounted for, billed and forecasted.\n\u2022Ensure milestones associated with partnerships are planned for and managed appropriately through an existing database tool.\n\u2022Manage royalty expense and income forecasts via input from Legal and Accounting.\n\nG&A Responsibilities\n\u2022Lead financial expense planning processes such as the monthly Close, Latest Estimates, and annual Planning activities including headcount management.\n\u2022Prepare, analyze and present operating expense results for various department managers and communicate expense plans and results.\n\u2022Prepare standard and ad hoc expense analyses including headcount related costs and outside expenses.\n\u2022Provide client support as needed\nBasic Qualifications Doctorate degree OR Master\u2019s degree & 3 years of experience directly related to the job OR Bachelor\u2019s degree & 5 years of experience directly related to the job OR Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of experience directly related to the job OR High school diploma / GED & 12 years of experience directly related to the job\nPreferred Qualifications -MBA and/or CPA\n-5+ years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and/or Accounting\n-Prior work experience in, and understanding of, pharmaceutical business\n-Demonstrated leadership capability and team leader/player skills\n-Strong analytic, organization, problem-solving and communication skills\n-Working knowledge of Cognos PowerPlay, TM1, GPS and SAP applications.\n-Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills", "date_new": "2012-05-15 20:55:36", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28712276/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Finance Mgr", "reqid": "15721BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 28712276}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 15592BR\nJob Posting Title Business Performance Mgr (Finance)\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description The Business Performance Mgr will be Finance and G&A focused but will also support other functional areas as well. The Manager of Business Performance will respond to project requests from executives and supervise / execute work with high quality results. In doing so s/he will structure the issues and analyses, manage the work, and prepare and present findings. This role will also support business functions by identifying opportunities and risks and developing the strategies to address them. The Manager of Business Performance will be responsible for developing approaches to improve productivity and implement comprehensive change strategies to transform an organization and enable it to adapt to business challenges. This role will interact with a wide range of leadership and staff inside and outside of Amgen (consultants).\nBasic Qualifications \u2022 Doctorate degree\nOR\n\u2022 Master\u2019s degree & 3 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree & 5 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications \u2022 Doctorate or Masters in finance, business, science, and/or technology\n\u2022 3+ years experience in finance, biotechnology /pharmaceutical, top tier Management Consulting and / or Investment Banking firms\n\u2022 Experience at a top tier Management Consulting Firm\n\u2022 Strong presence with Senior Executives including ability to communicate effectively on a prepared and ad-hoc basis\n\u2022  Experience in financial modeling and budgeting\n\u2022 Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, specifically financial analysis with an emphasis on valuation\n\u2022  Certification in lean and / or Six Sigma\n\u2022 Excellent conceptual problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution\n\u2022 Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles\n\u2022 Proven experience as a member of a high performing team", "date_new": "2012-05-08 18:43:57", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28541363/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Business Performance Mgr (Finance)", "reqid": "15592BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 28541363}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 15419BR\nJob Posting Title Business Performance Sr Mgr (R & D)\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description This role will be Research and Development focused but will also support other functional areas as well. The Sr. Manager of Business Performance will respond to project requests from executives and supervise / execute work with high quality results. In doing so s/he will structure the issues and analyses, manage the work, and prepare and present findings. This role will also support business functions by identifying opportunities and risks and developing the strategies to address them. The Manager of Business Performance will be responsible for developing approaches to improve productivity and implement comprehensive change strategies to transform an organization and enable it to adapt to business challenges. This role will interact with a wide range of leadership and staff inside and outside of Amgen (consultants).\nBasic Qualifications \u2022 Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Master\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree or & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications \u2022 Doctorate or Masters in business, science, finance and/or technology\n\u2022 5+ years experience in biotechnology /pharmaceutical\n\u2022 Experience at a top tier Management Consulting Firm\n\u2022 Strong presence with Senior Executives including ability to communicate effectively on a prepared and ad-hoc basis\n\u2022  Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, specifically financial analysis with an emphasis on valuation\n\u2022  Certification in lean and / or Six Sigma\n\u2022 Excellent conceptual problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution\n\u2022 Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles\n\u2022 Proven experience as a member of a high performing team", "date_new": "2012-04-20 18:41:04", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28035846/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Business Performance Sr Mgr (R & D)", "reqid": "15419BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 28035846}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 15105BR\nJob Posting Title Finance Mgr\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description Since 2007, Amgen\u2019s corporate strategy has quickly integrated a more pronounced role for external alliances (e.g., in & out licenses, co-development partnerships, co-promotion sales & marketing), to help identify and develop new medicines and/or commercialize late stage opportunities. This role will provide financial oversight, analyses and management reporting of external alliances by working closely with internal and external stakeholders to forecast partnership revenues and expenses. Job functions include:\n\n\u2022Primary Amgen financial interface for external alliance requests and activities\n\u2022Work closely with Amgen staff and external representatives to prepare detailed financial modeling and analysis to support strategic planning, negotiations and operational decision making. This includes working with Functional FP&A, Accounting, Corporate Development, Alliance Management, Legal, Tax, Treasury and Operations/R&D personnel.\n\u2022Understand the business drivers of each partner\u2019s activities, the full partnership P&L and its impact on Amgen\u2019s financial statements\n\u2022Provide quantitative input on valuation issues related to partnerships\n\u2022Work with Partnership Accounting to manage quarterly billing process between partners, resolve discrepancies and work with appropriate staff to ensure processes are in place to handle changes in the business\n\u2022Review and become a content expert for external alliance agreements. Provide guidance when questions arise as to why and how costs are accounted for, billed and forecasted. Ensure billable time and recoverable costs are captured and forecasted correctly.\n\u2022Ensure milestones associated with partnerships are planned for and managed appropriately through an existing database tool\n\u2022Manage royalty expense and income forecasts via input from Legal and Accounting\n\u2022Provide support as required for partner meetings. Travel may be required to meet with partner staff and ensure good working relationships.\n\u2022Be proactive in proposing new processes, strategies, etc. for partnership management\nBasic Qualifications ?Master\u2019s degree & 3 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022Bachelor\u2019s degree & 5 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications -MBA and/or CPA\n-5+ years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and/or Accounting\n-Prior work experience in, and understanding of, pharmaceutical business\n-Demonstrated leadership capability and team leader/player skills\n-Strong analytic, organization, problem-solving and communication skills\n-Working knowledge of Cognos PowerPlay, TM1, GPS and SAP applications.\n-Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills", "date_new": "2012-04-13 02:22:44", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27868797/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Finance Mgr", "reqid": "15105BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 27868797}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 15156BR\nJob Posting Title Sr Mgr Disbursements Shared Svcs\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description Manage and direct day-to-day activities for one or more global sub areas within the disbursement organization (Payroll, Accounts Payable, Staff Expense Management, Operations).\n\nThe Sr. Manager is responsible for ensuring approximately $6 billion in annual disbursement spend is processed correctly and on time. This position will partner with internal departments/customers to ensure that we are driving towards best-in-class processes and organization. The individual will be a key driver of improvements from both a process and organizational perspective.\n\nAdditionally, this individual will provide oversight and strategic direction for the applicable sub areas within disbursements.\n\nIn addition to the day-to-day operations, this individual may lead and/or participate in improvement projects and must have the ability to effectively manage change. Project related responsibilities include budget, scheduling and delivering results.\n\nThis individual will also work closely with key clients, and vendors to resolve issues and drive end-to-end process improvements.\n\nThis individual will also be responsible for ensuring that our processes are compliant and for overseeing the quarterly SOX certification process for disbursements.\n\nFinally, this individual must have proven ability to build and nurture strong working relationships with all levels of the organization.\nBasic Qualifications Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\nMaster\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\nBachelor\u2019s degree or & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\nAssociate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\nHigh school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nAND\n\n2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources\nPreferred Qualifications \u2022BS Degree in Finance / Accounting/Management or closely related field\n\u2022Experience with ERP systems (SAP)\n\u2022Proven management / leadership skills/and advanced analytical skills in a large organization\n\u2022Minimum of 7 years Accounts Payable, Payroll, Disbursement Accounting or other large scale transactional processing or equivalent experience at (at least 5 years in a management/leadership position )\n\u2022Advanced analytical skills \u2013 Advanced excel, Access etc\n\u2022Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n\u2022Proven team builder/team participant\n\u2022Ability to quickly understand and solve operational challenges/problems\n\u2022Project Management experience\n\u2022Experience with managing virtual teams (outsourced service providers)\n\n\n\n\n\u2022MBA,/ CPP / CPA / CMA etc. or other professional certification desired\n\u2022Internal/External Audit experience\n\u2022Consulting\n\u2022Accounting / Procurement experience\n\u2022Experience with managing global processes\n\u2022Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the disbursements area", "date_new": "2012-04-11 22:08:42", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27821428/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Sr Mgr Disbursements Shared Svcs", "reqid": "15156BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 27821428}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 14591BR\nJob Posting Title Sr Mgr Finance\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description This position provides financial, analytical and decision support to the Oncology Business Unit for Neulasta, Neupogen, and Vectibix in Global Commercial Operations \u2013 Financial Planning & Analysis.\n\nThe position supports revenue modeling for the monthly close, latest estimates, annual planning and long range planning activities. This role requires the ability to develop an understanding of the business drivers, analyze and clearly communicate financial implications of the changing reimbursement environment, build effective relationships with the business unit leaders, and analyze and clearly communicate financial results and direction to client groups and assess competitive threats. The position will also be intimately involved in the analysis, development and implementation of various productivity initiatives.This position will also interact with numerous functions, including the Brand team, Pricing, Contracting, Forecasting, Sales, Global Marketing, and Reimbursement.\n\nAdditional responsibilities include financial modeling, preparation and presentation of results and ideas to senior management and performing regular account analyses to anticipate and resolve issues. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work with a minimum of direction, to provide leadership and key support on multiple projects, to manage cross-functional teams, to formulate and clearly deliver complex information, issues and recommendations in both written and oral form to senior management, and develop and use complex financial models to facilitate decision making. Excellent analytical skills, strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, a thorough understanding of corporate finance concepts, and provocative and critical thinking are essential.\nBasic Qualifications Doctorate degree\nOR\nMaster\u2019s degree & 3 years of directly related experience\nOR\nBachelor\u2019s degree & 5 years of directly related experience\nOR\nAssociate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\nHigh school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications 6+ years experience in functions requiring business / financial analysis and presentation of results and recommendations to Senior Management.\nProficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is a must", "date_new": "2012-04-04 03:03:30", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27630480/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Sr Mgr Finance", "reqid": "14591BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 27630480}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 14603BR\nJob Posting Title Accounting Sr Mgr\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description The general responsibilities of this position include: external financial reporting, researching, analyzing and providing guidance on reporting matters and contributing to process improvements as they relate to external reporting.\n\nSpecific Responsibilities:\n\u2022Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, etc.), which involves working with a cross-functional team including Legal, Investor Relations, Corporate Communication, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and others.\n\u2022Contribute to the preparation of other external reports including the Annual Report, Certain subsidiary or branch financial statements etc.\n\u2022Ensure that financial statements comply with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations and meet the highest standards of relevance, transparency, and clarity.\n\u2022Work closely with Investor Relations and FP&A to support quarterly earnings release process and other internal and external communications with a primary focus on accuracy and appropriateness of financial and accounting related amounts and disclosures.\n\u2022Contribute to the Company\u2019s positions on accounting and reporting issues raised in SEC comment letters and other external inquires.\n\u2022Monitor accounting standards and rule changes (FASB, SEC, etc.) and participate in assessing their impact on the Company\u2019s disclosures. Stay current on all pending accounting and disclosure issues that may affect Amgen through attending external seminars, holding discussions with counterparts in other pharmaceutical companies, and monitoring the regulatory filings of other public filings of other companies.\n\u2022Provide disclosure guidance to management and others and help identify and resolve related issues.\n\u2022Contribute to the development of accounting and financial reporting policies.\n\u2022Contribute to communication of financial results to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.\n\u2022Contribute to process improvement initiatives in the external reporting area, including those involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders.\nBasic Qualifications Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Master\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Bachelor\u2019s degree or & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications CPA designation; and\n-Minimum 8 years of directly related experience in accounting and financial reporting.\n-Combination of public accounting and financial reporting experience.\n-4-6 years Big 4\u201d accounting experience is preferred.\n-Demonstrated leadership capability and team leader/player skills.\n-Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence personnel across functions and levels.\n- Strong written, verbal communication, problem-solving and presentation skills.\n-Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience.\n-Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.\n-Strong project management skills.", "date_new": "2012-04-04 03:03:29", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27630479/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Accounting Sr Mgr", "reqid": "14603BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 27630479}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 14399BR\nJob Posting Title Category Sr Mgr\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description The Category Senior Manager resides in Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS). Reporting to the GSS Director, the Category Senior Manager will be responsible for business case development, strategic sourcing and ongoing supplier management for assigned categories that support Development.\n\nWorking within a matrix environment, the Category Senior Manager is responsible for applying in-depth disciplinary knowledge, business acumen and subject matter expertise to deliver strategic sourcing objectives. The Category Sr Manager employs category management, project management and change management techniques to effectively deliver strategic sourcing initiatives. The Category Sr Mgr leads the category management process, which includes conducting business opportunity analysis, make/buy analysis, data analysis, requirements gathering, development and execution of RFx, sourcing strategy development and implementation, contract development, negotiation and management, supplier on-boarding, and implementation and support ongoing supplier governance. Leading project and program teams accountable for successful source and supplier development and management is fundamental to the role.\nBasic Qualifications -Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-Master\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-Bachelor\u2019s degree & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n-High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications -MBA preferred\n-5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience\n-3+ years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience\n-7+ years experience in a complex business environment\n-Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Green/Black Belt Six Sigma certification\n-Category sourcing experience in Research and Development categories such as scientific services, or laboratory support services\n-General understanding of Biotech/Pharmaceutical practices and standards\n-In-depth knowledge of the principles, methods and practices as they relate to strategic sourcing, project management and/or change management\n-Experience contributing to the development of a category strategy with business partners\n-Ability to translate company goals into category priorities, strategy and direction\n-Ability to work in a complex business environment\n-Applies data gathering and analytical skills to drive fact based decision making\n-Develop innovative and creative outputs based on insightful interpretation and analysis\n-Ability to define opportunities and risks and facilitate selection of appropriate alternatives\n-Ability to proactively identify roadblocks and effectively identify and execute solutions\n-Plan, track and report progress of sourcing related initiatives\n-Work independently to establish initiative timeline, managing deliverables and ability to appropriately identify and escalate issues when needed\n-Ability to build productive internal relationships and strategic supplier partnerships\n-Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management capabilities\n-Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent organization and planning skills\n-Demonstrated success with strategically sourcing services that support a biopharma research organization", "date_new": "2012-03-20 20:14:07", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27270923/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Category Sr Mgr", "reqid": "14399BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 27270923}, {"country_short": "RUS", "city": "Moscow", "description": "Auto req 14087BR\nJob Posting Title Accounting Mgr\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) Russia\nLocation (City) Moscow\nAmgen Job Description Responsibilities:\n\u00b7 Responsible for accurate, complete and timely monthly and quarterly US GAAP accounting close:\n\u00b7 Use and review of month-end accounting checklist\n\u00b7 Responsible for preparation of manual Journal Entries and review of manual journal entries posted by other affiliate accounting staff\n\u00b7 Responsible for the preparation of the quarterly account analyses\n\u00b7 Responsible for Statutory quarterly closing: taxes and financial statements\n\u00b7 Ensure compliance to local accounting requirements , corporate internal controls, including reconciliation between Amgen US GAAP books and statutory\n\u00b7 Support local Finance lead with tax compliance, internal and external audit as well as Control Self Assessment exercises and implementation of recommended improvements\n\u00b7 Monitor relationship with outsourcing accounting vendor provider and European SSC\n\u00b7 Take leading part from accounting side in SAP implementation project \u2013 2012 target, then key user\n\u00b7 Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Quarterly Close and Disclosure Checklists (US GAAP)\n\u00b7 Supports implementation of local accounting and other relevant business practices and guidelines (i.e. procedures and policies) in line with International and Corporate guidance\n\u00b7 Support local HR Lead with compliant local payroll process\n\u00b7 Be a close and reliable business partner to local Finance team\n\u00b7 Takes part in any local or International finance and/or accounting project\nBasic Qualifications * Mimimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience in an International company\n* Solid understanding of local (Russian) accounting principles (experience in all areas, financial statements and tax declarations preparation)\n* Strong understanding of US-GAAP/Local GAAP\n* Ability to communicate effectively with others and provide timely, accurate information.\n* Ability to work under limited supervision and tight deadlines\n* Experience in public accounting a plus.\n* SAP system knowledge required\n* Fluent English and Russian (speaking and writing)\nPreferred Qualifications Personal skills:\n- Leadership\n- Focus on results\n- Learning agility\n- Ability to work with multifunctional tasks\n- Proactivity\n- Good time management\n\n\nPreferred Requirements\n\u00b7 Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry\n\u00b7 Experience in implementation of ERP system\n\u00b7 Team management\n\u00b7 Tax inspection/audit experience", "date_new": "2012-03-07 02:04:57", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/26971735/job", "country": "Russia", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Accounting Mgr", "reqid": "14087BR", "state": null, "state_short": null, "location": "Moscow, RUS", "uid": 26971735}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 10935BR\nJob Posting Title Business Performance Sr Mgr (Commercial)\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description This role will be focused on North America and International Commercial Operations but may also support other functional areas as well. The Manager of Business Performance will respond to project requests from executives and supervise / execute work with high quality results. In doing so s/he will structure the issues and analyses, manage the work, and prepare and present findings. This role will also support business functions by identifying opportunities and risks and developing the strategies to address them. The Sr. Manager of Business Performance will be responsible for developing approaches to improve productivity and implement comprehensive change strategies to transform an organization and enable it to adapt to business challenges. This role will interact with a wide range of leadership and staff inside and outside of Amgen (consultants).\nBasic Qualifications \u2022 Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Master\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree or & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications \u2022 Doctorate or Masters in business, finance, science, and/or technology\n\u2022   5+ years experience in biotechnology /pharmaceutical\n\u2022 Experience at a top tier Management Consulting Firm and/or commercial/marketing/sales experience\n\u2022   Strong presence with Senior Executives including ability to communicate effectively on a prepared  and ad-hoc basis\n\u2022   Certification in lean and / or Six Sigma\n\u2022 Experience in budgeting or financial modeling\n\u2022   Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills\n\u2022   Excellent conceptual problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution\n\u2022   Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles\n\u2022   Proven experience as member or leader of a high performing team", "date_new": "2012-03-05 21:20:51", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/26933434/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Business Performance Sr Mgr (Commercial)", "reqid": "10935BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 26933434}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 12946BR\nJob Posting Title Business COE Mgr\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description This role will consist of supporting ongoing business processes and systems for master data and security in the ERP system.\n\nThe manager will support an ongoing system of services and controls over master data to assure accuracy and integrity, which in turn provides a reliable basis for sustainable business processes and decision making. The governance of master data is required to ensure consistency (i.e. global compliance with defined uses) and usage across processes and systems with a scope of Material, Customer, Vendor, Employee, and Asset (WBS Element). The manager will also support the goals of Amgen\u2019s business units by assuring the appropriate access to ERP as well as specific identified systems (e.g., GCPS, eFinity), in compliance with various rules and regulations with respect to Amgen\u2019s ERP framework, i.e. SOX, GMP, Unblinding, Privacy.\n\nSpecifically this role will:\n\n\u2022 Develop and support SAP master data and security governance and control systems\n\u2022 Drive value-add improvement of security and master data management especially in the ERP system\n\u2022 Manage and develop data conversions, mass updates, and data-quality reports/metrics\n\u2022 Monitor SAP data quality\n\u2022 Protect SAP master data design integrity\n\u2022 Assess proposed changes for SAP master data impact\n\u2022 Monitor ERP access via SOX 40.1.3 SAP Security Monitoring\n\u2022 Support SOX Process Owners\u2019 and business leads with their quarterly SOX certification processes and related audit observations\n\u2022 Authorize changes to security roles, limiting the risk of segregation of duties occurrences, and maintaining the confidentiality of restricted information\n\u2022 Monitor all security role changes promoted to production\n\u2022 Demonstrate thorough understanding of business processes and priorities as related to the ERP system\n\u2022 Lead cross-functional teams\n\u2022 Participate in key projects\nBasic Qualifications \u2022 Doctorate degree\nOR\n\u2022 Master\u2019s degree & 3 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree & 5 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n\u2022 High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications \u2022 Understanding of SAP master data and/or security\n\u2022 SAP experience using Virsa or GRC or equivalent software\n\u2022 Prefer 3 years of experience in a business function using an ERP system\n\u2022 Experience with access controls/design in IS systems\n\u2022 Experience in internal controls design and operational effectiveness\n\u2022 Computer related system qualification in a regulated industry\n\u2022 Experience defining data-conversion requirements and/or review of data for an ERP implementation\n\u2022 General understanding of Biotech/Pharmaceutical company operations\n\u2022 Understanding of ETL (extract, transform, load)\n\u2022 Understanding of systems outside of ERP, such as Ariba, EDI, Maximo, WERUM is a plus.\n\u2022 CranSoft experience a plus\n\u2022 Minimum 6 years of experience working with an ERP system\n\u2022 Firm understanding of relational databases\n\u2022 Experienced in SQL Server queries or equivalent basic programming\n\u2022 Information Systems Audit and/or SOX certification experience\n\u2022 Skilled at planning and project management\n\u2022 Competencies include business analysis and process mapping\n\u2022 Ability to work independently under minimal direction\n\u2022 Effective team member\n\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n\u2022 Detail oriented; excellent organizational and analytical skills\n\u2022 Positive attitude and a strong work ethic", "date_new": "2011-11-29 18:32:37", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/25085030/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Business COE Mgr", "reqid": "12946BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 25085030}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 12252BR\nJob Posting Title Senior Manager Corporate IT Audit\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description Amgen seeks an IS - Sr. Manager, Corporate Audit for our Thousand Oaks, CA office. This individual will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Other duties include:\n\u2022 Execute Annual Audit Plan (SOX and Non-SOX) as approved by the Audit Committee\n\u2022 Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to audit staff in the execution of the Audit Plan and to achieve audit goals and objectives\n\u2022 Manage all internal reporting for the department, generating and supporting the development of standard and ad-hoc management reports\n\u2022 Support audit management in the preparation and development of executive presentations to the audit committee and executive management\n\u2022 Develop training programs for department including technical audit training, CPE certification, Six Sigma certification and professional career development\n\u2022 Assist directors, managers and staff of Amgen Corporate Audit, in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of the Company\n\u2022 Participate in determining whether Corporate Audit\u2019s process and document management systems, control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a Company of our size and market\n\u2022 Interact with Amgen senior and mid-level management\n\u2022 Exercise sound judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Corporate Audit and the Company\n\u2022 Assist on special projects as needed\n\u2022 Discharges responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors\u2019 Code of Ethics, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).\n\u2022 Travel up to 25% per year\nBasic Qualifications - Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Master\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Bachelor\u2019s degree or & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications \u2022 Eight or more years of experience in finance, accounting or auditing\n\u2022 Eight or more years of experience in operations and project / change management\n\u2022 Four or more years of supervising staff or managing project teams\n\u2022 Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, business administration, computer science, or in a life science related area\n\u2022 Advanced degrees / certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISSM, CRISK, CGEIT, CPA and MBA is strongly preferred\n\u2022 External audit (e.g., Big Four) and /or internal audit (e.g., Fortune 500) experience is highly desirable\n\u2022 Working knowledge of enterprise applications such as ERP (SAP) systems, COSO framework and good audit experience of auditing ITIL, COBIT and other technical IS processes area a plus\n\u2022 Other desired experience in data management, data loss prevention, data security and classification\n\u2022 Self-starter with excellent project management and communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to effectively and confidentially interact with Amgen senior management\n\u2022 Excellent and insightful financial, analytical, interpersonal, team-building, leadership and conflict resolution skills\n\u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point\n\u2022 Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience is desirable", "date_new": "2011-09-29 09:13:12", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/23915639/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Senior Manager Corporate IT Audit", "reqid": "12252BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 23915639}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Thousand Oaks", "description": "Auto req 5103BR\nJob Posting Title Senior Manager of Technical Accounting\nCareer Category Finance\nEmployee Subgroup Salaried FT\nCountry (State/Region) United States - California\nLocation (City) Thousand Oaks\nAmgen Job Description This key role in the Finance organization will work closely with Amgen's corporate development groups to provide accounting support related to licensing and other M&A transactions. The position will report to the Director, Technical Accounting and will also assist in providing thought leadership and current best practices surrounding technical accounting issues globally. Specifically, this role will:\n- Provide advice on the accounting treatment and structure related to all licensing and other M&A transactions\n- Ensure key stakeholders (including, but not limited to, the Chief Accounting Officer, leadership within Corporate External Reporting and Accounting Operations, and Amgen\u2019s independent auditors) are aware of contemplated deals and the potential impact to Amgen.\n- Collaborate with different business functions and teams to perform accounting due diligence on potential transactions\n- Ensure optimization for all contract provisions related to ongoing accounting obligations such as reporting, royalties, audits, etc.\n- Compile opening balance sheet purchase accounting entries including the sourcing and management of any related purchase accounting valuation activities\n- Document conclusions on executed transactions in technical accounting memos.\nBasic Qualifications - Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Master\u2019s degree & 6 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Bachelor\u2019s degree or & 8 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- Associate\u2019s degree & 10 years of directly related experience\nOR\n- High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience\nPreferred Qualifications The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge and experience in the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) especially as it relates to accounting for acquisitions, partnerships and licensing transactions. He/She will have outstanding communication capabilities and must be comfortable and confident dealing with all levels of management within the organization.\n\n- 7 plus years of progressive accounting / finance experience including corporate level public company experience\n- CPA and 4 or more years of Big 4 audit firm experience required\n- Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills are required\n- Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills\n- Positive attitude and a strong work ethic\n- Ability to work in cross-functional team environment\n- A person of the highest personal integrity\n- Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience a plus\n- Knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) a plus.\n- Knowledge of business valuation methods and M&A experience a plus\n\nPersonal Competencies\n\n- Integrity - Holds to well-articulated core values and expected behavior, and holds others to the same standard\n\n- Technical Knowledge - Deep knowledge of general accounting standards and the standards impacting areas critical to the Biopharmaceutical industry (manufacturing, research and development, revenue recognition, M&A, licensing, etc.).\n\n- Driving Results - Sets compelling goals and aggressive schedules for improvement while remaining flexible in a rapidly changing environment. Able to influence other functional areas in order to achieve results.\n\n- Communication - Is highly articulate; makes arguments, both written and oral, in a compelling and concise manner.", "date_new": "2011-06-25 18:26:38", "url": "http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/22025629/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Amgen", "title": "Senior Manager of Technical Accounting", "reqid": "5103BR", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Thousand Oaks, CA", "uid": 22025629}]