Company Profile

Amgen is a leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry. For 25 years, the company has tapped the power of scientific discovery and innovation to dramatically improve peopleÆs lives. Amgen pioneered the development of novel products based on advances in recombinant DNA and molecular biology and launched the biotechnology industryÆs first blockbuster medicines. Today, as a Fortune 500 company serving millions of patients, Amgen continues to be an entrepreneurial, science-driven enterprise dedicated to helping people fight serious illness.

Job Description

This individual will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. They will develop Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs that cover all aspects of internal audit activity and continuously monitors its effectiveness.

Other duties include:

• Provide appropriate leadership for staff to achieve audit goals and objectives
• Manage updates and changes to Corporate Audit's Audit Manual
• 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, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities
• Travel up to 50% per year
• Candidate must be based in the Breda (Netherlands) region, or must be willing to re-locate to Breda

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of internal control framework is highly desirable
• Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience is desirable
• Self-starter with excellent project management and communication (both verbal and written) skills, including the ability to effectively and confidentially interact with Amgen senior management
• Excellent and insightful analytical skills; ability to be decisive, build teams, and provide leadership
• Excellent business acumen (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions and knowledge of accounting, finance and other business areas)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point (preferred: SAP)
• Language skills: Fluent in English required, other European languages (French, German, Spanish preferred)
• External audit (e.g., Big 4) and / or internal audit (e.g., Fortune 500) experience
• Experience in regulator controls auditing
• Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to effectively and confidentially interact with Amgen senior management
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio
• Eight or more years of experience in auditing
• Four or more years of supervising staff or managing project teams
• Master degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance or business administration
• Advanced certification, i.e., MBA, CPA (Netherlands: RA)

For further information:

Guy Kessels
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