Sr. Associate Business Performance

Amgen SA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Flexible work models where possible

Job summary

Amgen is a global biotechnology leader seeking a Sr. Associate Business Performance to support project financial management for technology and data initiatives.

You will partner with Project Managers to develop budgets, forecast costs, analyze variances, and monitor project performance. In collaboration with finance and cross-functional teams, you will manage cost reviews, scheduling, risk management, and reporting, helping leadership make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field.
• Experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and forecasts for technology and data projects.
• Monitor expenditures, review invoices, and perform cost variance analysis.
• Maintain project schedules and identify risks and delays.
• Prepare project controls reports for leadership and governance.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving

Excellent communication and presenting

Influencing and stakeholder management

Strategic thinking and proactive risk

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance

Associate’s degree + 6 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance

High school diploma / GED + 8 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance

Tools

Anaplan

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity‑related conditions. 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.

Sr. Associate Business Performance

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. The Senior Associate Business Performance professional will support project financial management for technology and data initiatives. This role partners closely with Project Managers to develop budgets, forecast costs, analyze variances, and monitor project performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Management & Financial Controls

• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor commitments, expenditures, and project spending.
• Review contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Lead monthly cost reviews and variance analysis.
• Support capital funding requests and financial approvals.
• Process accruals, reclassifications, and financial adjustments.

Schedule Management

• Develop and maintain project schedules using approved scheduling tools.
• Analyze schedule performance, milestones, critical paths, and risks.
• Validate contractor schedules and identify potential delays.
• Support schedule recovery planning when required.

Risk & Change Management

• Maintain project risk registers.
• Assess cost and schedule impacts of project changes.
• Ensure approved changes are accurately reflected in forecasts and reports.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare project controls reports covering cost, schedule, risks, and performance.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with corporate project governance standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Project Managers, Finance teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Support communication and reporting across project teams.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance

OR

Associate’s degree and 6 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance

OR

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience in project controls, cost management, scheduling, or project finance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Anaplan, Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Power BI, and Excel.
• Experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Influencing and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and proactive risk identification.

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 toward 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

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

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.