Sr Associate, Incentive Compensation

Career Category Sales Marketing Operations 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 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 Senior Associate Incentive Compensation What you will do Let s do this Let s change the world In this vital role the Senior Associate Incentive Compensation will build and run detailed plan and contest design and payout models perform health check analyses to ensure fairness and effectiveness and administer the quarterly payout processes with high accuracy and transparency Responsibilities Incentive Compensation Plan Execution Administer and implement approved incentive compensation IC plans across sales teams Translate business rules into calculation logic and ensure accurate implementation in IC systems Develop and maintain compensation models in Excel SQL or relevant platforms Data Management and Processing Extract transform and validate large datasets e g sales territory alignments performance metrics Perform data quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness Maintain historical compensation data for auditing and analytics Compensation Calculation and Reporting Calculate quarterly and annual payouts using standardized tools or IC platforms e g Zaidyn SalesIQ Mainsail Generate and distribute individual payout statements and summary reports to sales leadership and finance Ensure compliance with corporate policies audit requirements and SOX controls Operations and Support Serve as a key contact for field inquiries related to compensation metrics payouts and plan interpretation Troubleshoot and resolve issues escalating to management as needed Documentation and Compliance Maintain up-to-date documentation on compensation processes logic and governance Support audit requests by preparing backup and rationales for payments and exceptions Performance Analytics and Insights Provide analytical insights on compensation effectiveness earnings distribution and quota attainment trends Assist with territory and quota validation in partnership with sales leadership 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 What we expect of you We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients The Incentive Compensation professional we seek has these qualifications Basic Qualifications Master s degree 4 years of experience in Incentive Compensation Bachelor s degree 6 years of experience in Incentive Compensation 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 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 we ll support your journey every step of the way In addition to the base salary Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team careers amgen com 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 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