If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.Director, Tax TechnologyLiveWhat you will doLet’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, you will lead the tax department in completing one of our goals of the company: prioritize, simplify, automate & digitalize. You will lead our technology transformation by working closely with Tax (tax provision and compliance, global tax planning, transfer pricing, regional tax and tax audit defense) and our other business partners. You will be part of Amgen’s tax reporting group in a world class tax department that provides global tax planning, transfer pricing, tax reporting, and tax audit defense for the Company.The Director will collaborate cross-functionally to deliver automation and simplification solutions. This role will lead organizational change including training the solution users, training the reviewers on how to review and ensure the solutions are complete. Automations will generally be within the tax function and you will have a basic understanding of tax or finance to understand the needs and design a solution.As a Director Tax you will:
Develop, plan, and manage automation and simplification initiatives for the tax function, including all current and future technology changes, in partnership with the digital technology innovation function and continuous improvement function to prototype, develop, test, and implement new tax technology solutions
Identify future technology needs, including opportunities for process improvements, automation, efficiency gains, and application of process and technology best practices
Provide leadership and guidance on end-to-end transfer pricing automations, further adoption of Alteryx, Tableau and Bots, efficient utilization of ERP systems including SAP S4/HANA, etc
Develop and deliver end user training and maintain user documentation of all tax technology
Lead development of automation solutions to ensure compliance with new tax laws such as Pillar 2 and public CBCR data
Ensure compliance, controls, security and sustainability remain forefront in solution implementations
Leading, mentoring, developing staff and setting strategic direction
Integrate a whole company mentality in Amgen's tax department automations - support and collaborate multi-functionally
Supporting the Tax Reporting, Tax Planning, Regional Tax, Transfer pricing and Tax Audit groups as needed
WinWhat we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The tax professional we seek is an innovative leader with these qualifications.Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 4 years of relevant income tax experienceOrMaster’s degree and 7 years of relevant income tax experienceOrBachelor’s degree and 9 years of relevant income tax experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated tenured Big 4 accounting firm and/or large multinational corporation experience
SCRUM certification
Demonstrated experience with extract, load, transform & report technologies (ie Alteryx, Tableau, UiPath, etc.)
Experience with SAP and BW, Hyperion, EDW applications
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with multiple senior levels of management
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Diligent and excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Confident ability in dealing with all levels of management within the organization
Ability to work independently
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
ThriveWhat you can expect of usAs we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
Apply nowfor a career that defies imaginationObjects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.careers.amgen.comApplication deadlineAmgen 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.