Manager, Incentive Compensation Onsite

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Manager Incentive Compensation

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the this vital role you will be involved in the following:

Incentive Plan Design and Modeling

• Design develop and implement field incentive compensation (IC) plans that align with brand strategies and sales goals.
• Build financial models to simulate plan performance under various scenarios using real and projected data.
• Conduct historical analysis and what-if simulations to evaluate plan effectiveness fairness and alignment.

Contest Design

• Create and manage short-term incentive contests (SPIFs) and tactical bonus programs to support product launches or boost performance.
• Analyze data to define contest eligibility metrics goals and payout curves.
• Develop rules documents and communication materials for field engagement.
• Track contest performance and manage end-to-end execution from concept through payout.

Health Check Analytics and Plan Monitoring

• Develop and run regular health checks to monitor plan effectiveness payout distribution and motivational integrity.
• Identify anomalies outliers or gaming behaviors and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide monthly/quarterly dashboards and insights to Sales Leadership on IC plan performance.
• Monitor alignment between incentive outcomes and commercial KPIs such as sales performance and call activity.

IC Operations and Program Administration

• Own the quarterly IC calculation process including data validation payout calculations and quality control checks.
• Manage IC operations calendar ensuring timely execution of all activities across plan cycles.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field inquiries related to IC payouts sales data used in IC calculations eligibility and policies.

Field Communication and Enablement

• Prepare IC plan documents FAQs and communication decks to support field understanding and adoption.
• Respond to field escalations with data-backed justifications and empathetic communication.

Compliance Governance and Documentation

• Maintain documentation of IC plan rules calculations exceptions and approvals for audit readiness.
• Ensure all IC activities comply with internal controls legal guidance and industry regulations (e.g. OIG guidelines).

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and 3 years of Incentive Compensation or Sales Ops/Analytics experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 5 years of Incentive Compensation or Sales Ops/Analytics experience

Or

Associates degree and 10 years of Incentive Compensation or Sales Ops/Analytics experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Incentive Compensation or Sales Ops/Analytics experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements you must have experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant Bio/Pharmaceutical industry and/or consulting experience.
• Execution-Focused Delivery: Own and execute day-to-day analytics tasks reporting development and field data operations with speed accuracy and minimal oversight.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large complex datasets. Demonstrated ability to translate business rules into data logic and calculations. Proven track record of identifying errors troubleshooting data and resolving issues efficiently.
• Attention to Detail and Accountability: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail especially in preparing payment files and reports. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to diagnose business issues and incorporate into development or adjustment of strategies plans and tactics to achieve business objectives
• Communication: Effective communication is key both in writing and verbally. This includes the ability to present data and findings clearly to stakeholders and team members.
• Oral written and presentation skills to explain complex concepts and controversial findings clearly to a variety of audiences including senior management
• Ability to identify areas for process and systems innovation and implement change that will enhance the overall effectiveness of the team
• Understanding of technology platforms and ability to partner with IS/IT and business leaders

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 well 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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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.

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