Audit & Technology Lead, Global Meetings

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AUDIT & TECHNOLOGY LEAD, GLOBAL MEETINGS 

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WHAT YOU WILL DO
In this vital role as Audit & Technology Lead you will oversee Amgen’s global meeting audit and data verification program, ensuring technology readiness, data analytics, automation, supplier compliance, financial accuracy, audit preparedness, and data integrity. Leading a global team, you will drive process innovation, enhance reporting capabilities, and support continuous improvement efforts, collaborating closely with stakeholders across regions and functions.  This is a global leadership role within the Global Meetings Management (GMM) team.

Core responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead a team responsible for meeting technology, audit, and data verification.

• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development for direct reports. Set clear goals and priorities to ensure high-quality execution across functions.

• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture across the global team.

• Deliver regular training to internal staff and external agency partners to reinforce compliance, improve audit accuracy, and ensure alignment with global standards.

Meeting Technology, Process Improvement & Innovation

• Serve as the primary business lead for GMM-owned systems, including:
  - Cvent (system of record)
  - Data Angel (quality control platform)
  - Small Meetings Technology
  - GMM Dashboards

• Own the GMM technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business needs.

• Provide strategic input to initiatives related to audit automation, supplier platform adoption, and reporting enhancements.

• Represent GMM in cross-functional discussions (e.g., with C3, Technology teams) regarding system enhancements, QC tools, and data strategy.

• Lead innovation and process improvement efforts to streamline workflows, enhance audit automation, and support real-time performance tracking.

• Stay current on emerging tools and technologies that support compliance monitoring, predictive analytics, and data visualization.

Global Meetings Audit & Data Verification Leadership

• Define, govern, and maintain global meeting audit standards and data verification protocols in alignment with Amgen’s Corporate and Global Meetings Policy.

• Oversee the completion of 800+ meeting audits annually across 65+ countries, with a total audited meeting spend of over $50M.

• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and regional GMM leaders to monitor agency performance, escalate risks, and improve meeting data accuracy.

• Deliver quarterly audit reporting to Corporate Audit & Compliance and support regional teams on audit inquiries and escalations.

• US Meeting Audit & Corporate Meeting Card Compliance

• Lead US-based audit operations for high-spend meetings (>$1M), including review of invoices, third-party contracts, agency SOWs, and POs.

• Conduct monthly sampling of Corporate Meeting Card transactions to ensure compliance with Amgen policy.

• Track and report discrepancies, agency audit accuracy, and financial savings using Cvent and/or other approved systems.

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced professional, are these qualifications and skills:

• University degree in business, Finance, Technology, or a related field

• 4+ years of experience in meetings management, audit/compliance, event technology, or related roles.

• Line management experience in a global or cross-functional environment.

• Proficiency with meeting management platforms (e.g., Cvent) and data verification tools (e.g., Data Angel).

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience managing projects across cross-functional teams and multiple regions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.

• PMP or formal project management certification.

• Familiarity with automation and reporting tools (e.g., UiPath, Power BI, Tableau).

• Experience leading global supplier governance or third-party vendor oversight.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.

• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, try new things, and act.

• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements.

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