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SENIOR ASSOCIATE R&D TRANSACTIONAL FINANCE
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Amgen’s Research and Development (R&D) Business Operations organization addresses sophisticated business challenges with outstanding people, tools, and processes. The senior associate in Transactional Finance is responsible for supporting end-to-end financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of supplier contracting processes within the Global Business Transactions Center (GBTC). This role requires a solid understanding of Ariba and SAP software and its functionalities, as well as a solid background in general contracting and/or supplier management processes.
The Senior Associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, accounts payable, and finance, to ensure smooth and seamless financial operations.
Required Competencies and Skills:
Knowledge:
* Excellent computer and MS Office skills
* Good writing skills; detail-oriented
* Communicates effectively within and outside the department
* Solid understanding of purchasing and supply chain procedures
* Solid understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and healthcare regulations
* Solid understanding of standard contracting legal principles
Problem Solving:
* Ability to process transactions from end to end, engaging business partners where appropriate
* Identify and call out business issues needing resolution
* Review invoice/expenses and triage or raise any issues
* Communicate and bring up contractual and/or payment challenges to the leadership team
* Engage with functions to assist with planning and managing resources and expenses
* Handle payment inquiries from HCPs, RAEs, Service Providers etc.
* Other duties as assigned
As a creative problem solver with a get it done approach, responsibilities include:
* Handling financials for assigned expense collections including tracking and reporting
* Participating in and contributing to initiatives related to resource and expense management
* Administrative tasks such as maintaining external and internal facing SharePoint sites and intake request tools
* Perform data entry, administrative coordination, compliance checks, and document management for business-related activities
* Provide support as required for Planisware and financial systems, such as Ariba/MyBuy
* Generate Purchase Orders and Change Orders within the internal system
* Support for budget confirmation and PO tracking
* Resolution of invoice issues and escalations as required
* Assists with urgent/high profile requests and projects as needed, onboarding, and training of new hires
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree and 2 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience OR 4 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience.
Preferred Requirements:
* Familiarity with research and clinical development in the biopharmaceutical industry
* Finance, resource, and budget management experience including cost analysis and reporting
* Experience with analytics software and supply chain and financial systems
* Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking, and verbal/written communication skills
* Strong planning and project management skills
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US
* Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization
* A diverse and inclusive community of belonging
* Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits
* Flexible work arrangements
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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