IS / IT Audit Manager

Amgen is seeking an IT (Information Technology) Audit Manager at the Amgen Technology and Innovation Centre. At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients.

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will assist the Chief Audit Executive, Directors, Senior Managers and Staff of Amgen Corporate Audit in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services. The IT Audit Manager will also help determine whether the Company's systems of risk management, control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a company of Amgens size and market.

This position is part of the IT Audit team, consisting of several information system auditors, who perform system and IT process audits on their own as well as support business process auditors.

• Effectively plans, coordinates, and conducts periodic information systems audits of operational and financial areas in accordance with approved annual audit plans
• Interacts with Amgen mid-level management
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and handle multiple projects.
• Successfully handles 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
• Drafts work papers documenting work performed and written communications of audit and consulting engagement results
• Provides project management responsibility for owning the direction and accomplishments of overall goals and objectives of audits
• Provides appropriate leadership and mentoring to Corporate Audit staff to achieve audit goals and objectives
• 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
• Travel up to 10% per year

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

• Master's degree OR
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Information Systems Audit experience OR
• Associate degree and 8 years of Information Systems Audit experience OR
• Minimum of 10+ years of Information Systems Audit experience supporting a multinational organization

• Experience performing various IS audit projects such as: general controls, application controls, data analysis, vulnerability assessments penetration studies, intrusion detection, and SSAE16/18s (formerly SAS 70s)
• Solid understanding of enterprise applications such as ERP (SAP) systems, COSO framework and good audit experience of auditing ITIL, COBIT and other technical IS processes area
• Knowledge and understanding of internal control framework

• External audit (e.g., Big Four) andor internal audit (e.g., Fortune 500) experience
• Proficiency in GxP Guidelines and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products
• Experience with data analytics and data mining skills, including use of current analytical/BI tools for data analysis (Tableau, Spotfire, AMS)

Professional Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA (preferred)
• Certified Internal Auditor CIA (preferred)

• Self-starter with excellent project management and communication (both verbal and written) skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Amgen senior management
• Excellent and insightful financial, analytical, interpersonal, team-building, leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent discernment (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions and knowledge of accounting, finance and other business areas)