AddressHOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
You’ve worked hard to become the professional you are today and are now ready to take the next step in your career. How will you put your skills, experience and passion to work toward your goals? 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, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Come do your best work alongside other innovative, driven professionals in this meaningful role.
Manager, Global Stock Plans
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What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world. In this vital role Amgen is seeking a manager of Global Stock plans who will be responsible for assisting with the daily administration, management and compliance of our Global Long Term Incentive and Employee Stock Purchase plans.
While developing and maintaining effective partnerships, the Manager will provide equity-related support to Finance, Payroll, HR, Legal, Compensation and HR business associates globally as well as leverage relationships with outside vendors, including monitoring ongoing plan operation, compliance and communication with participants.
Key Activities for the Global Stock Plans Manager include:
Day-to-day administration of the global equity incentive plans, including stock options, restricted stock units, performance units and other awards covered in the Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Ensure all forms of equity compensation are administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the plans from which they are granted.
Adhere to internal processes and procedures, and ensure compliance with international and U.S. tax withholding/reporting requirements.
Manage granting and vesting processes as needed.
Develop and implement department processes and checklists. Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Assist internal and external auditors by providing audit materials and implement internal controls, as needed.
Manage the ESPP including enrollment, contributions changes, semi-annual purchases and year-end tax reporting requirements.
Maintain integrity of data in Merrill Lynch stock plan administration software platform. Perform periodic review and reconciliations of equity transactions and participant data to maintain high level of accuracy and data integrity.
Generate recurring reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) and manage ad hoc data requests.
Provide budget support related to the equity programs.
Help develop materials and communications to assist with employee education.
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The equity professional we seek will meet these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree
Or
Master’s degree and 2 years of stock plan administration experience
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Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of stock plan administration experience
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Associate’s degree and 8 years of stock plan administration experience
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High school diploma / GED and 10 years of stock plan administration experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Stock Administration or Compensation for a multi-national, publicly traded company.
High technical competencies with award grants, vesting, financial and tax implications.
Experience with global pay programs and international equity programs.
Strong technical understanding of various equity awards including tax and accounting implications and reporting requirements.
Exceptional communication skills with employees at all levels of the organization.
Advanced Excel and Word capabilities.
Experience with administration of Merrill Lynch stock plan admin platform and Workday is a plus.
Completion of Certified Equity Professional (CEP) Level 2; full designation (Level 3) preferred.
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What you can expect of us
As 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.
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.
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
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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.
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
