Tax Director, Planning

Job Summary

Amgen's tax planning group is part of a world class tax department that provides global tax planning, transfer pricing, tax reporting, and tax audit defense for the Company. The tax planning group works closely with Finance, Accounting, and Treasury employees in Amgen's Thousand Oaks headquarters, its regional headquarters in Europe and Asia, and in its capabilities center in Tampa, a state-of-the-art facility that serves as a base for Finance, Information Systems, and Human Resources.

Job Responsibilities

The Director will report to the Executive Director, Global Tax Planning, and will play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing domestic and international tax planning opportunities as well as performing research and providing advice on a broad range of tax issues related to the Company's operations.

The Director will play an important role in Amgen's tax planning process and also will be involved in the preparation and review of portions of Amgen's tax provision and tax returns.

Amgen has a large international footprint and does business in over 75 countries. As a global biopharmaceutical company with over $20 billion in revenue, the Company's complex tax matters include high value intangibles, mergers and acquisitions, licensing transactions, complex manufacturing, financing transactions, and research and development activities.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 4 years Finance and Tax experience

OR

Master's degree and 7 years Finance and Tax experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 9 years Finance and Tax experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in international and domestic tax planning with a Big Four Accounting firm, a major law firm, or a tax department of a multinational corporation

• Strong legal research and technical skills with experience covering a broad range of tax matters
• Familiarity with the U.S. taxation of international transactions, including transfer pricing rules and the international aspects of the recently enacted U.S. tax reform provisions
• Experience with domestic and international licensing transactions and mergers and acquisitions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to work effectively with senior management and other functional areas
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills that are critical in a team-oriented organization

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.