Amgen Jobshttp://www.amgen.jobs2012-05-26 16:57:10.663496USAThousand OaksAuto req 8413BR Job Posting Title Category Sr Mgr Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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. In 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. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR -Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR -Bachelor’s degree & 8 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 Preferred 8+ years of experience (including 3-5 years experience with pharmaceutical/biotech preferred) and 3-5 year's strategic sourcing/category management experience. •MBA preferred. •The 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. •Candidates 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. •In addition, candidates should have significant experience in leading cross-functional teams, conflict resolution and stakeholder management. Category experience in one or more areas: Capital Construction, Manufacturing Equipment, Facilities management services or Direct Materials2012-05-24 19:02:24United StatesAmgenCalifornia8413BRCAThousand Oaks, CA28931855http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28931855/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 15721BR Job Posting Title Finance Mgr Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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: Partnership Responsibilities •Work 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. •Review 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 milestones associated with partnerships are planned for and managed appropriately through an existing database tool. •Manage royalty expense and income forecasts via input from Legal and Accounting. G&A Responsibilities •Lead financial expense planning processes such as the monthly Close, Latest Estimates, and annual Planning activities including headcount management. •Prepare, analyze and present operating expense results for various department managers and communicate expense plans and results. •Prepare standard and ad hoc expense analyses including headcount related costs and outside expenses. •Provide client support as needed Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 3 years of experience directly related to the job OR Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of experience directly related to the job OR Associate’s degree & 10 years of experience directly related to the job OR High school diploma / GED & 12 years of experience directly related to the job Preferred Qualifications -MBA and/or CPA -5+ years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and/or Accounting -Prior work experience in, and understanding of, pharmaceutical business -Demonstrated leadership capability and team leader/player skills -Strong analytic, organization, problem-solving and communication skills -Working knowledge of Cognos PowerPlay, TM1, GPS and SAP applications. -Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills2012-05-15 20:55:36United StatesAmgenCalifornia15721BRCAThousand Oaks, CA28712276http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28712276/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 15592BR Job Posting Title Business Performance Mgr (Finance) Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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). 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 • Doctorate or Masters in finance, business, science, and/or technology • 3+ years experience in finance, biotechnology /pharmaceutical, top tier Management Consulting and / or Investment Banking firms • Experience at a top tier Management Consulting Firm • Strong presence with Senior Executives including ability to communicate effectively on a prepared and ad-hoc basis • Experience in financial modeling and budgeting • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, specifically financial analysis with an emphasis on valuation • Certification in lean and / or Six Sigma • Excellent conceptual problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles • Proven experience as a member of a high performing team2012-05-08 18:43:57United StatesAmgenCalifornia15592BRCAThousand Oaks, CA28541363http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28541363/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 15419BR Job Posting Title Business Performance Sr Mgr (R & D) Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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). Basic Qualifications • Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR • Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR • Bachelor’s degree or & 8 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 • Doctorate or Masters in business, science, finance and/or technology • 5+ years experience in biotechnology /pharmaceutical • Experience at a top tier Management Consulting Firm • Strong presence with Senior Executives including ability to communicate effectively on a prepared and ad-hoc basis • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, specifically financial analysis with an emphasis on valuation • Certification in lean and / or Six Sigma • Excellent conceptual problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles • Proven experience as a member of a high performing team2012-04-20 18:41:04United StatesAmgenCalifornia15419BRCAThousand Oaks, CA28035846http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/28035846/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 15105BR Job Posting Title Finance Mgr Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen Job Description Since 2007, Amgen’s 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: •Primary Amgen financial interface for external alliance requests and activities •Work 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. •Understand the business drivers of each partner’s activities, the full partnership P&L and its impact on Amgen’s financial statements •Provide quantitative input on valuation issues related to partnerships •Work 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 •Review 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. •Ensure milestones associated with partnerships are planned for and managed appropriately through an existing database tool •Manage royalty expense and income forecasts via input from Legal and Accounting •Provide support as required for partner meetings. Travel may be required to meet with partner staff and ensure good working relationships. •Be proactive in proposing new processes, strategies, etc. for partnership management Basic Qualifications ?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 -MBA and/or CPA -5+ years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and/or Accounting -Prior work experience in, and understanding of, pharmaceutical business -Demonstrated leadership capability and team leader/player skills -Strong analytic, organization, problem-solving and communication skills -Working knowledge of Cognos PowerPlay, TM1, GPS and SAP applications. -Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills2012-04-13 02:22:44United StatesAmgenCalifornia15105BRCAThousand Oaks, CA27868797http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27868797/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 15156BR Job Posting Title Sr Mgr Disbursements Shared Svcs Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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). The 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. Additionally, this individual will provide oversight and strategic direction for the applicable sub areas within disbursements. In 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. This individual will also work closely with key clients, and vendors to resolve issues and drive end-to-end process improvements. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring that our processes are compliant and for overseeing the quarterly SOX certification process for disbursements. Finally, this individual must have proven ability to build and nurture strong working relationships with all levels of the organization. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor’s degree or & 8 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 AND 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources Preferred Qualifications •BS Degree in Finance / Accounting/Management or closely related field •Experience with ERP systems (SAP) •Proven management / leadership skills/and advanced analytical skills in a large organization •Minimum 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 ) •Advanced analytical skills – Advanced excel, Access etc •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Proven team builder/team participant •Ability to quickly understand and solve operational challenges/problems •Project Management experience •Experience with managing virtual teams (outsourced service providers) •MBA,/ CPP / CPA / CMA etc. or other professional certification desired •Internal/External Audit experience •Consulting •Accounting / Procurement experience •Experience with managing global processes •Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the disbursements area2012-04-11 22:08:42United StatesAmgenCalifornia15156BRCAThousand Oaks, CA27821428http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27821428/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 14591BR Job Posting Title Sr Mgr Finance Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen Job Description This position provides financial, analytical and decision support to the Oncology Business Unit for Neulasta, Neupogen, and Vectibix in Global Commercial Operations – Financial Planning & Analysis. The 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. Additional 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. 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 6+ years experience in functions requiring business / financial analysis and presentation of results and recommendations to Senior Management. Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is a must2012-04-04 03:03:30United StatesAmgenCalifornia14591BRCAThousand Oaks, CA27630480http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27630480/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 14603BR Job Posting Title Accounting Sr Mgr Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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. Specific Responsibilities: •Contribute 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. •Contribute to the preparation of other external reports including the Annual Report, Certain subsidiary or branch financial statements etc. •Ensure that financial statements comply with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations and meet the highest standards of relevance, transparency, and clarity. •Work 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. •Contribute to the Company’s positions on accounting and reporting issues raised in SEC comment letters and other external inquires. •Monitor accounting standards and rule changes (FASB, SEC, etc.) and participate in assessing their impact on the Company’s 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. •Provide disclosure guidance to management and others and help identify and resolve related issues. •Contribute to the development of accounting and financial reporting policies. •Contribute to communication of financial results to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. •Contribute to process improvement initiatives in the external reporting area, including those involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR - Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR - Bachelor’s degree or & 8 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 CPA designation; and -Minimum 8 years of directly related experience in accounting and financial reporting. -Combination of public accounting and financial reporting experience. -4-6 years Big 4” accounting experience is preferred. -Demonstrated leadership capability and team leader/player skills. -Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence personnel across functions and levels. - Strong written, verbal communication, problem-solving and presentation skills. -Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience. -Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. -Strong project management skills.2012-04-04 03:03:29United StatesAmgenCalifornia14603BRCAThousand Oaks, CA27630479http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27630479/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 14399BR Job Posting Title Category Sr Mgr Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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. Working 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. Basic Qualifications -Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR -Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR -Bachelor’s degree & 8 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 -MBA preferred -5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience -3+ years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience -7+ years experience in a complex business environment -Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Green/Black Belt Six Sigma certification -Category sourcing experience in Research and Development categories such as scientific services, or laboratory support services -General understanding of Biotech/Pharmaceutical practices and standards -In-depth knowledge of the principles, methods and practices as they relate to strategic sourcing, project management and/or change management -Experience contributing to the development of a category strategy with business partners -Ability to translate company goals into category priorities, strategy and direction -Ability to work in a complex business environment -Applies data gathering and analytical skills to drive fact based decision making -Develop innovative and creative outputs based on insightful interpretation and analysis -Ability to define opportunities and risks and facilitate selection of appropriate alternatives -Ability to proactively identify roadblocks and effectively identify and execute solutions -Plan, track and report progress of sourcing related initiatives -Work independently to establish initiative timeline, managing deliverables and ability to appropriately identify and escalate issues when needed -Ability to build productive internal relationships and strategic supplier partnerships -Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management capabilities -Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent organization and planning skills -Demonstrated success with strategically sourcing services that support a biopharma research organization2012-03-20 20:14:07United StatesAmgenCalifornia14399BRCAThousand Oaks, CA27270923http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/27270923/jobRUSMoscowAuto req 14087BR Job Posting Title Accounting Mgr Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) Russia Location (City) Moscow Amgen Job Description Responsibilities: · Responsible for accurate, complete and timely monthly and quarterly US GAAP accounting close: · Use and review of month-end accounting checklist · Responsible for preparation of manual Journal Entries and review of manual journal entries posted by other affiliate accounting staff · Responsible for the preparation of the quarterly account analyses · Responsible for Statutory quarterly closing: taxes and financial statements · Ensure compliance to local accounting requirements , corporate internal controls, including reconciliation between Amgen US GAAP books and statutory · Support local Finance lead with tax compliance, internal and external audit as well as Control Self Assessment exercises and implementation of recommended improvements · Monitor relationship with outsourcing accounting vendor provider and European SSC · Take leading part from accounting side in SAP implementation project – 2012 target, then key user · Ensure timely and accurate preparation of Quarterly Close and Disclosure Checklists (US GAAP) · Supports implementation of local accounting and other relevant business practices and guidelines (i.e. procedures and policies) in line with International and Corporate guidance · Support local HR Lead with compliant local payroll process · Be a close and reliable business partner to local Finance team · Takes part in any local or International finance and/or accounting project Basic Qualifications * Mimimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience in an International company * Solid understanding of local (Russian) accounting principles (experience in all areas, financial statements and tax declarations preparation) * Strong understanding of US-GAAP/Local GAAP * Ability to communicate effectively with others and provide timely, accurate information. * Ability to work under limited supervision and tight deadlines * Experience in public accounting a plus. * SAP system knowledge required * Fluent English and Russian (speaking and writing) Preferred Qualifications Personal skills: - Leadership - Focus on results - Learning agility - Ability to work with multifunctional tasks - Proactivity - Good time management Preferred Requirements · Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry · Experience in implementation of ERP system · Team management · Tax inspection/audit experience2012-03-07 02:04:57RussiaAmgenNone14087BRNoneMoscow, RUS26971735http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/26971735/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 10935BR Job Posting Title Business Performance Sr Mgr (Commercial) Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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). Basic Qualifications • Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR • Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR • Bachelor’s degree or & 8 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 • Doctorate or Masters in business, finance, science, and/or technology • 5+ years experience in biotechnology /pharmaceutical • Experience at a top tier Management Consulting Firm and/or commercial/marketing/sales experience • Strong presence with Senior Executives including ability to communicate effectively on a prepared and ad-hoc basis • Certification in lean and / or Six Sigma • Experience in budgeting or financial modeling • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytic skills • Excellent conceptual problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to bring structure to vaguely defined problems, pragmatically scope problem solving approach, and manage execution • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence different styles • Proven experience as member or leader of a high performing team2012-03-05 21:20:51United StatesAmgenCalifornia10935BRCAThousand Oaks, CA26933434http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/26933434/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 12946BR Job Posting Title Business COE Mgr Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen Job Description This role will consist of supporting ongoing business processes and systems for master data and security in the ERP system. The 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’s 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’s ERP framework, i.e. SOX, GMP, Unblinding, Privacy. Specifically this role will: • Develop and support SAP master data and security governance and control systems • Drive value-add improvement of security and master data management especially in the ERP system • Manage and develop data conversions, mass updates, and data-quality reports/metrics • Monitor SAP data quality • Protect SAP master data design integrity • Assess proposed changes for SAP master data impact • Monitor ERP access via SOX 40.1.3 SAP Security Monitoring • Support SOX Process Owners’ and business leads with their quarterly SOX certification processes and related audit observations • Authorize changes to security roles, limiting the risk of segregation of duties occurrences, and maintaining the confidentiality of restricted information • Monitor all security role changes promoted to production • Demonstrate thorough understanding of business processes and priorities as related to the ERP system • Lead cross-functional teams • Participate in key projects 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 • Understanding of SAP master data and/or security • SAP experience using Virsa or GRC or equivalent software • Prefer 3 years of experience in a business function using an ERP system • Experience with access controls/design in IS systems • Experience in internal controls design and operational effectiveness • Computer related system qualification in a regulated industry • Experience defining data-conversion requirements and/or review of data for an ERP implementation • General understanding of Biotech/Pharmaceutical company operations • Understanding of ETL (extract, transform, load) • Understanding of systems outside of ERP, such as Ariba, EDI, Maximo, WERUM is a plus. • CranSoft experience a plus • Minimum 6 years of experience working with an ERP system • Firm understanding of relational databases • Experienced in SQL Server queries or equivalent basic programming • Information Systems Audit and/or SOX certification experience • Skilled at planning and project management • Competencies include business analysis and process mapping • Ability to work independently under minimal direction • Effective team member • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Detail oriented; excellent organizational and analytical skills • Positive attitude and a strong work ethic2011-11-29 18:32:37United StatesAmgenCalifornia12946BRCAThousand Oaks, CA25085030http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/25085030/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 12252BR Job Posting Title Senior Manager Corporate IT Audit Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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: • Execute Annual Audit Plan (SOX and Non-SOX) as approved by the Audit Committee • Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to audit staff in the execution of the Audit Plan and to achieve audit goals and objectives • Manage all internal reporting for the department, generating and supporting the development of standard and ad-hoc management reports • Support audit management in the preparation and development of executive presentations to the audit committee and executive management • Develop training programs for department including technical audit training, CPE certification, Six Sigma certification and professional career development • 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 • Participate in determining whether Corporate Audit’s 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 • Interact with Amgen senior and mid-level management • Exercise sound judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Corporate Audit and the Company • Assist on special projects as needed • Discharges responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). • Travel up to 25% per year Basic Qualifications - Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR - Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR - Bachelor’s degree or & 8 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 experience in finance, accounting or auditing • Eight or more years of experience in operations and project / change management • Four or more years of supervising staff or managing project teams • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, business administration, computer science, or in a life science related area • Advanced degrees / certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISSM, CRISK, CGEIT, CPA and MBA is strongly preferred • External audit (e.g., Big Four) and /or internal audit (e.g., Fortune 500) experience is highly desirable • 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 • Other desired experience in data management, data loss prevention, data security and classification • 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 • Excellent and insightful financial, analytical, interpersonal, team-building, leadership and conflict resolution skills • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point • Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience is desirable2011-09-29 09:13:12United StatesAmgenCalifornia12252BRCAThousand Oaks, CA23915639http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/23915639/jobUSAThousand OaksAuto req 5103BR Job Posting Title Senior Manager of Technical Accounting Career Category Finance Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand Oaks Amgen 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: - Provide advice on the accounting treatment and structure related to all licensing and other M&A transactions - Ensure key stakeholders (including, but not limited to, the Chief Accounting Officer, leadership within Corporate External Reporting and Accounting Operations, and Amgen’s independent auditors) are aware of contemplated deals and the potential impact to Amgen. - Collaborate with different business functions and teams to perform accounting due diligence on potential transactions - Ensure optimization for all contract provisions related to ongoing accounting obligations such as reporting, royalties, audits, etc. - Compile opening balance sheet purchase accounting entries including the sourcing and management of any related purchase accounting valuation activities - Document conclusions on executed transactions in technical accounting memos. Basic Qualifications - Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience OR - Master’s degree & 6 years of directly related experience OR - Bachelor’s degree or & 8 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 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. - 7 plus years of progressive accounting / finance experience including corporate level public company experience - CPA and 4 or more years of Big 4 audit firm experience required - Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills are required - Detail oriented; strong business analytical skills - Positive attitude and a strong work ethic - Ability to work in cross-functional team environment - A person of the highest personal integrity - Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience a plus - Knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) a plus. - Knowledge of business valuation methods and M&A experience a plus Personal Competencies - Integrity - Holds to well-articulated core values and expected behavior, and holds others to the same standard - 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.). - 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. - Communication - Is highly articulate; makes arguments, both written and oral, in a compelling and concise manner.2011-06-25 18:26:38United StatesAmgenCalifornia5103BRCAThousand Oaks, CA22025629http://www.amgen.jobs/xml/22025629/job