Senior Manager Corporate IT Audit

Senior Manager Corporate IT Audit

Amgen seeks an IS - Sr. Manager, Corporate Audit for our Thousand Oaks, CA office. This individual will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Other duties include:
• Execute Annual Audit Plan (SOX and Non-SOX) as approved by the Audit Committee
• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to audit staff in the execution of the Audit Plan and to achieve audit goals and objectives
• 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, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
• Travel up to 25% per year

Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience
OR
- Master's degree & 6 years of directly related experience
OR
- Bachelor's degree or & 8 years of directly related experience
OR
- Associate's degree & 10 years of directly related experience
OR
- High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications
• Eight or more years of experience in finance, accounting or auditing
• Eight or more years of experience in operations and project / change management
• Four or more years of supervising staff or managing project teams
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, business administration, computer science, or in a life science related area
• Advanced degrees / certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISSM, CRISK, CGEIT, CPA and MBA is strongly preferred
• External audit (e.g., Big Four) and /or internal audit (e.g., Fortune 500) experience is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of enterprise applications such as ERP (SAP) systems, COSO framework and good audit experience of auditing ITIL, COBIT and other technical IS processes area a plus
• Other desired experience in data management, data loss prevention, data security and classification
• Self-starter with excellent project management and communication skills (both verbal and written), including the ability to effectively and confidentially interact with Amgen senior management
• Excellent and insightful financial, analytical, interpersonal, team-building, leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry experience is desirable