Corporate Audit Manager

remote type: Flex Commuter / Hybridlocations: Portugal - Lisbontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-244675

Career Category

Finance

Job Description

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, consistently recognized among the top companies in the Best WorkplacesTM ranking by Great Place to Work in Portugal. In 2026, we were once again distinguished as one of the top Best Workplaces in the country (category 201–500 employees), reinforcing our commitment to an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture.

We are a team of over 500 talented individuals, spanning more than 30 functions and areas of expertise, and representing over 40 nationalities. Together, we bring diverse perspectives and professional backgrounds to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation and technology.

This is your opportunity to explore a world of possibilities across areas such as Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology & Innovation, Cybersecurity, R&D Operations, Global Distribution, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, General & Administrative, Human Resources, and many more.

Located in the heart of Lisbon, our AMGEN office fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and purpose. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.

What you will do

In this vital role you will support Amgen's Operational Corporate Audit team by managing the day‑to‑day execution of risk‑based internal audits across operational functions. This role is execution‑focused and supports Senior Managers, who serve as the Audit Leads and retain ownership of audit scope, ratings, and final conclusions.

The position is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

The responsibilities of the role will include

• Manage the day‑to‑day execution of assigned audits under the direction of a Senior Manager (Audit Lead).
• Execute audit procedures for operational audits.
• Perform risk and control assessments, control testing, and issue identification in accordance with Corporate Audit methodology.
• Ensure audit workpapers are complete, accurate, and properly documented in the audit system of record (e.G., AuditBoard/Optro).
• Draft clear, concise audit observations and supporting analyses for Senior Manager review.
• Support audit reporting activities, including preparation of draft reports and corrective action tracking.

Stakeholder & Fieldwork Coordination

• Act as the primary coordination point for process owners during the audit risk assessment and audit fieldwork phase.
• Communicate audit requirements, status, and timelines clearly and professionally.
• Identify and escalation judgment matters, emerging risks, or sensitive issues to the Senior Manager (Audit Lead).

Quality, Risk Coverage & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor audit progress and ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
• Support validation and follow‑up of corrective actions.
• Contribute to audit methodology, template, and execution improvements.
• Support enterprise risk assessment activities and other audit initiatives as requested.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• 6–8+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or related risk/compliance roles.
• Demonstrated experience executing audits from beginning to end
• Strong understanding of:
  • Risk‑based auditing principles
  • Internal control frameworks (e.G., COSO)
  • Audit documentation and evidence standards
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality results in deadline‑driven environments.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including audit report drafting.
• Risk assessment and control evaluation in regulated and complex environments.
• Audit report writing and issue articulation.
• Experience using audit management systems (e.G., AuditBoard/Optro) and enterprise documentation tools.
• Ability to work with enterprise systems relevant to audit activities (e.G., ERP / SAP environments).

Preferred Requirements

• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent).
• Prior experience in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industry.
• Experience supporting audits involving third‑party risk, cross‑border operations, or regulated compliance environments.

What you can expect of us

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where c