Corporate Audit Senior Associate - International data auditor

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients
At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.
Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will report to the Corporate Audit Senior Manager for International audits. 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 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 international 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 International 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 and ABAC risks

Execute International audit, including but not limited to analyzing global 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 international 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

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of Audit experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of Audit experience OR

Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Audit experience

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

Audit experience (preferably with big 4 company)

Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Working Hours:
9:00PM -18:00 PM IST – with flexible approach to accommodate meetings with the US team and international audits.

What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.
In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.