R&D Business Operations - Senior Associate

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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.

R&D Business Operations, Senior Associate

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be responsible for overseeing and processing healthcare compliance related contracting and payments of proposed arrangements by Amgen staff with Members of the U.S. Healthcare Community. We are looking for talent who have played a key role in supporting the healthcare contracting process and ensuring accurate and timely payments to members of the health care community. The senior associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, sourcing, accounts payable, and finance, to ensure smooth and seamless contract management and payment operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts for members of the healthcare community (Fee for Service, Advisory Board, Consulting, Sponsorship, Donation, Exhibits or other similar engagements).

• Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Coordinate contract execution and distribution.

• Triage intake from Amgen R&D or other supported functions to appropriate contract managers, as needed. Triage escalations from Amgen R&D or other supported functions to appropriate contract managers, as needed.

• Participate in collaboration with sourcing, accounts payable, and other relevant teams to streamline financial processes and resolve any issues or discrepancies.

• Ensure effective communication and foster positive working relationships.

• Process invoices, reimbursements, and payments related to healthcare contracts.

• Verify accuracy of invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and providers.

• Ensure timely payments and adherence to payment terms.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations.

• Enforce policies and procedures related to contracting and payment operations.

• Participate in audits and assist with compliance-related activities as required.

• Participate in the implementation of strategic initiatives to optimize contracting and payment processes.

• Identify and escalate business issues needing resolution, as well as identifying potential process improvements and manage multiple assignments at one time.

• Review proposed arrangements via Amgen’s healthcare compliance operations system of record.

• Support Amgen staff members with any related questions and/or concerns.

• Proofread, edit and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree OR

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience OR

• Associate’s degree and 6 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience OR

• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with legal, research and/or clinical development in biopharmaceutical industry as well as medical and scientific terminology.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of relevant experience

• Finance, resource, and/or budget management experience.

• Experience with analytics software (Microsoft Access, Spotfire, Tableau, Smartsheet), document management applications, portfolio planning tools, supply chain and financial systems (Planisware, Veeva, SAP, Ariba).

• Intermediate Microsoft Office user (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience working with virtual teams and using collaborative tools and platforms.

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and verbal/written communication skills

• Ability to work in a highly cross matrixed environment.

• Planning and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple high priority projects and minimal supervision.

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.

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