Corporate Audit Senior Associate

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the worlds toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller, and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

The Corporate Audit Senior Associate will report to the Corporate Audit Senior Manager. The Audit Senior Associate will assist the Chief Audit Executives, Director, Senior Managers and Staff of Amgen Corporate Audit in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services.

The Corporate Audit Senior Associate will support with International, functional and Healthcare compliance audits by analyzing data to identify higher risk transactions; perform sample selection for the audits and to test transactions to determine if the company’s system of risk management, control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a company of Amgen’s size and market.

In addition, the Corporate Audit Senior Associate will support the team by further streamlining the audits and using automation; robotics and AI were possible and appropriate.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Effectively plans, coordinates, and conducts periodic audits of Amgen business processes in accordance with approved annual audit plans.

Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Successfully manages and cultivates key relationships to ensure that Corporate Audit's scope of work and the objectives of the organization are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner

Exercises excellent judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Corporate Audit and the Company

Effectively researches the laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the healthcare compliance; finance; data privacy; ABAC risks and functional risks

Execute audits, including but not limited to analyzing data, performing sample selection and executing transactional testing.

Drafts work papers documenting work performed and written communications of audit results

Provides project management responsibility for accomplishments of audit timelines

Pro-actively suggest improvements to streamline the audit process by the use of automation; robotics and AI

Discharges responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors' Code of Ethics, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities, as well as the Association of Healthcare Compliance Internal Auditors Seven Component Framework

Travel up to 15% per year

Must-Have Skills:

Knowledge and understanding of internal control framework and International Compliance and Finance risks.

Audit experience (preferably with big 4 company)

Excellent business acumen (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions, and knowledge of accounting, finance, and other business areas)

Good-to-Have Skills:

Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience

Understanding of US and International Healthcare Compliance and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) risks

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, as well as AuditBoard, Tableau, Alteryx, Smartsheets

Big 4 and Fortune 500 internal audit experience

Initiative-taker with excellent project management skills

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):

Relevant auditing or compliance professional certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Advanced certification (i.e., MBA)

Soft Skills:

Analytical, interpersonal, team building, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

Effective communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to interact with Amgen senior management effectively and confidentially.

Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams

High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

Collaborative, with a focus on achieving team goals

Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree, OR

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Audit experience, OR

Associate’s degree and 6 years of Audit experience.