Disbursements Senior Associate

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At 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.

Disbursements Senior Associate

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be part of Amgen’s Global Procure to Pay (P2P) organization. This individual will work with internal and external clients and business partners to ensure completeness and accuracy of global payment activities and will ensure that the objectives are met in an effective and timely manner. Additionally, the individual will use technical expertise to perform research within SAP and various other tools to perform day to day activities and bring closure to identified issues. Moreover, this individual will ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures and will support and implement process improvements and departmental initiatives including, but not limited to, updating desktop procedures and participating in cross-functional projects. The role will be located in the United States. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing a daily reconciliation between SAP and Citibank File Services.
• Review all PosiPay exceptions and take appropriate action.
• Ensure high value invoices are reviewed for accuracy and are approved by management prior to payment execution.
• Ensure prompt resolution of global payment rejections and returns.
• Manage the Global Payments inbox and respond to inquiries/issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure manual payments requests are aligned with Corporate policy and are appropriately approved prior to payment release.
• Ensure payment runs are processed on a daily basis, as scheduled.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of month end netting activities.
• Provide second level Global Payments support to the BPO Customer Support Team.
• Ensure Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments are met.
• Prioritize job duties according to terms and urgency.
• Communicate issues that have potential for escalation to Management.
• Develop and maintain active communication with internal client groups and business partners, as necessary, to effectively perform job responsibilities.
• Actively identify and seek process improvement opportunities.
• Provide oversight, guidance and monitoring of internal control processes.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Or

Bachelor's degree & 2 years of directly related experience

Or

Associates degree & 6 years of directly related experience

Or

High School diploma/GED & 8 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field
• 2+ years’ experience in Procure to Pay space, particularly working with Global Banking activities
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP)
• Advanced analytical skills (e.g. Excel)
• Excellent business acumen (e.g. knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions, and ability to evaluate risk/benefit)
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage complex and multiple tasks

What you can expect of us

As 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 possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen 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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