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Strategic Planning & Operations Manager - Risk Management & Financial Audits

Company: Amgen SA
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: March 4, 2025

Job Description:

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving PatientsAt 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.Strategic Planning & Operations ManagerWhat you will doIn this vital role you will be a member of the Engineering Strategic Planning & Operations (SPO) team. SPO is a selection of business, advisory, and risk experts who elevate Engineering's impact and performance by using a broad set of skills - both strategic and technical - to guide leadership, implement priority efforts, manage risk posture, and advance the organization's culture, communication, and careers. We operate as the internal management consulting arm of Global Engineering to enable strategic objectives and deliver business results. Engineering plans, designs, operates and maintains Amgen's global infrastructure through managing -$2B in capital projects annually. Additionally, we own Environmental Health and Safety as well as Amgen's Sustainability program which strives to be carbon neutral by 2027. The SPO team handles the Strategies, Financials, Business Performance, OE, Risk, Compliance, Transformation and Career Development for the department which consists of the following functions:

  • Engineering Technical Authority
  • Global Capital Project Management
  • Project Controls and Strategy
  • Engineering Operations and Services
  • Environmental Health, Safety, Sustainability
  • Strategic Planning & OperationsSpecific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Primary responsibility to identify and mitigate risk to Amgen's operations in two key areas: Physical Risks via management of our Property Loss Prevention program in partnership with our Business Resiliency and Corporate Insurance (Treasury) team as well as Financial Controls
    • Understand and support mitigating risk by designing and implementing processes that ensure compliance (SOX) through leading financial audit / inspection readiness and response, insurance renewal, and Operations Network Risk Assessment
    • Serve as the point of contact for partner correspondence and Engineering representation during annual insurance renewals
    • Correspond with internal and external partners, auditors, lead audit prep discussions, identify gaps in processes, and work with business process owners to resolve
    • Strong command of technical applications/tools to support analysis and the development of digital optimization and automation of processes or solutions
    • Analysis: leverage data and a consistent process to assess needs, develop options, make recommendations on next steps, and flex to implement when appropriate. Including preparing and delivering executive level presentations that drive decision making at the highest levels of Engineering and Operations
    • Lead cross functional teams to maintain a compliant network, completion of key workstreams and deliverables, resolve issues, and share standard processes
    • Strategy: Support/Lead the development and implementation of strategy, transformation, innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts across all aspects of Engineering; including technologies, processes, and people
    • Act as the central hub for cross-functional communication and planning efforts to ensure connection and integration across all of Engineering (and beyond) for various initiatives and projects.What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The organized professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:
      • High school diploma / GED and 10 years of business analysis, strategy, risk, or compliance experience; OR
      • Associate's degree and 8 years of business analysis, strategy, risk, or compliance experience; OR
      • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of business analysis, strategy, risk, or compliance experience; OR
      • Master's degree and 2 years of business analysis, strategy, risk, or compliance experience; OR
      • Doctorate degreePreferred Qualifications:
        • Strong background in risk management, business resiliency, and compliance
        • Prior audit experience in Corporate Audit at a Fortune 500 or Big 4
        • Prior experience in Biotech industry and or Capital Projects
        • Educational background in Accounting, Finance with MBA and / or CPA
        • Strong executive presence, technical, and business acumen to drive strategy, decision making, and implementation
        • Comfortable owning and resolving complex challenges, independent problem solving, and raising as appropriate to senior leadersWhat you can expect from usAs 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.The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:
          • A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
          • A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
          • Stock-based long-term incentives
          • Award-winning time-off plans
          • Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possibleApply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comApplication deadlineAmgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Keywords: Amgen SA, Thousand Oaks , Strategic Planning & Operations Manager - Risk Management & Financial Audits, Accounting, Auditing , Thousand Oaks, California

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