Senior Manager - R&D Finance

Career CategoryFinanceJob DescriptionJoin 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.Senior Manager - R&D FinanceWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will report to the Director of Consolidation in R&D Finance. The R&D Finance Senior Manager will lead a team of R&D Finance staff based in Amgen India responsible for financial planning, quarter close, consolidation, and ad-hoc projects. The candidate is also expected to expand the centralization, automation, and standardization of processes established in the R&D Finance team.Roles & Responsibilities:Lead a team of R&D Finance staff based in Amgen India and serve as the primary point of contact between Amgen India R&D Finance and the R&D Finance team based in the United States.Responsible for budget planning and management of Research and Development spend. Including planning and variance/trend analysis, risk analysis, and consolidation.Provide R&D headcount planning support by maintaining relevant data and assisting in workforce planning.Master Data Maintenance including but not limited to managing and updating financial master data across all systems to ensure accuracy and integrity, cost center creation, modification, and deactivation, aligning them with the organizational structure, creation of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for precise project tracking and financial reporting.Provide support related to certain function-specific processes related to R&D partnerships, cost recoveries, functional service provider (FSP) resourcing, and capital expenditures.Product Coding and Recovery Optimization: Optimize product coding processes and recovery methods to improve financial accuracy and efficiency.Support strategic ad-hoc financial requests and special projects, providing accurate and timely feedback to stakeholders.Prioritize career development and mentoring of the Amgen India R&D Finance team.Ensure team tasks are completed in a timely/accurate manner and communicated effectively with R&D Finance staff based in the United States.What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patientsBasic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 2 years of accounting and/or finance ORMaster’s degree and 8 to 10 years of accounting and/or finance ORBachelor’s degree and 10 to 14 years accounting and/or finance ORDiploma and 14 to 18 years of accounting and/or finance experiencePreferred Qualifications:Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experienceExperience managing teams and operating in a multiple time-zone environmentKnowledge and understanding of financial planning processes, quarter-close activities and consolidationStrong analytical skills; ability to be decisive, build teams, and provide leadershipExcellent discernment (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions, and knowledge of accounting, finance, and other business areas)Good-to-Have Skills:Big 4 and Fortune 500 FP&A experienceInitiative-taker with excellent analytical and presentation skillsCapable of building and maintaining complex financial modelsSolid overall knowledge of financial systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Tableau)Solid understanding of forecasting, long-range planning, budgeting, and business partneringProven ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and team environmentSoft Skills:Analytical, interpersonal, team building, leadership, and conflict resolution skillsEffective communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to interact with Amgen senior management effectively and confidentiallyAbility to work effectively with global, virtual teamsHigh degree of initiative and self-motivationAbility to manage multiple priorities successfullyCollaborative, with a focus on achieving team goalsWhat you can expect of 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.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.Apply now for a career that defies imaginationApply nowObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comAs 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.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation..