Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager

Amgen Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Equity incentives

Flexible work

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Amgen in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager to lead the enterprise screening framework, oversee OFAC and BIS rules, and guide global compliance operations. You will leverage AI and analytics to improve risk detection, manage due diligence, and partner with legal and business units to support acquisitions, launches, and supply chain changes.

This role reports to Worldwide Compliance & Business Ethics leadership and requires strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• Doctorate with 2+ years in compliance or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Oversee enterprise framework for counterparty screening under OFAC 50% rule.
• Lead global clinical trial valuation program and annual true-up.
• Drive automation and AI for risk detection and analytics.
• Collaborate with legal, business partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, product launches, and supply chain changes.

Skills

OFAC 50% rule knowledge

BIS 50% rule knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Due diligence

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Dow Jones

Descartes

MK Denial

Sayari

Kharon

SAP GTS

Oracle GTM

Job description

JOIN AMGEN’S MISSION OF SERVING PATIENTS

At Amgen, if you feel like you are a 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 lie within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

LIVE

Global Trade Compliance Senior Manager

Let's make an impact. Let's shape the future. In this crucial position, you will: In this role, you will serve as a Senior Manager within Global Trade Compliance (GTC), part of Amgen's Worldwide Compliance & Business Ethics organization. You will lead key elements of Amgen's global trade compliance program, providing strategic guidance across sanctions, export controls, restricted-party screening, clinical valuation, and other international trade compliance matters.

• You will be responsible for Amgen's enterprise framework for screening counterparties, transactions, and ownership structures under regulations administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) 50% rule, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) 50% rule, and other applicable global regulatory authorities. As the primary escalation point for high-risk screening alerts and complex ownership determinations, you will lead enhanced due diligence activities and prepare risk assessments and recommended operational actions while supporting business operations worldwide in partnership with legal team, business partners, as well as other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead the global clinical trial customs valuation program, including maintaining valuation methodologies, coordinating the annual true-up process, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable clinical customs valuation requirements.
• This role combines technical trade expertise, investigative rigor, strategic thinking, data-driven decision making, process innovation, and executive communication. You will also help shape the future of Amgen's Global Trade Compliance program by leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and risk detection.
• As business priorities and global regulations evolve, you will also support additional trade compliance initiatives and special projects across the Global Trade Compliance organization.
• Provide trade compliance support for strategic business initiatives, acquisitions, product launches, supply chain changes, and other enterprise projects.
• Lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic global environment.
• Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

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What we expect of you

We seek a professional who combines deep trade compliance expertise, analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and sound judgment with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic global environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience in compliance or screening operations, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, law, or a related field or
• Master's degree and 4 years of experience in compliance or screening operations, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, law, or a related field or
• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in compliance or screening operations, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, law, or a related field or
• Associate's degree and 10 years of experience in compliance or screening operations, risk management, regulatory affairs, audit, law, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a trade compliance subject matter expert of a multinational company; healthcare or life sciences experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of BIS & OFAC sanctions regulations and the 50 Percent Rule and other global restricted-party screening requirements
• Experience conducting ownership due diligence and ultimate beneficial ownership investigations, including analysis of complex direct and indirect ownership structures
• Proficiency with sanctions and trade compliance platforms such as Dow Jones, Descartes, MK Denial, Sayari, Kharon, SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or comparable systems
• Experience conducting and managing investigations, incident management, and remediation plans
• Ability to synthesize, analyze, and communicate complex compliance data and concepts to diverse audiences
• Self-starter with creative, strategic thinking and the ability to drive issues to closure in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in leveraging AI and advanced analytics for compliance monitoring, risk assessment, and data-driven decision making
• Strong critical thinking, writing, negotiation, presentation, project management, and organizational skills
• Ability to think strategically, translate strategy into action plans, prioritize competing demands, resolve conflict, meet deadlines, and operate independently
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across departments and geographies, influence all levels of staff and management, and work successfully in a global matrix
• High ethical standards, professional integrity, maturity, flexibility, and sensitivity to diverse groups and perspectives

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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.