Manager, Brand, ESG and Foundation Communications

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.

Manager, Brand, ESG and Foundation Communications

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will partner on the development and global execution of strategic communications to advance the Amgen Corporate Brand, further the mission of the Amgen Foundation, and amplify the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to help enhance reputation, drive key audience engagement and create measurable results. This role will be pivotal in amplifying the company’s impact across Foundation and ESG priorities while helping ensure strong and consistent presence of the corporate brand across all efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Partner on development and execution of integrated communications plans for the Amgen Foundation and ESG initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and corporate brand.
• Collaborate across Corporate Affairs and other departments to promote Foundation and ESG priorities internally and externally.
• Enhance effectiveness of key brand initiatives, acting as a go-to resource on Amgen’s Corporate Brand.
• Stay informed on industry trends and communications standard processes to identify innovative opportunities.

Campaign Development and Storytelling

• Support campaign development, including organic and paid opportunities.
• Support the creation of compelling content, including articles, press releases, reports, social media posts, and web copy, to promote the Foundation’s initiatives and Amgen’s ESG efforts.
• Partner on the production of Amgen’s ESG reports and other key publications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate branding.
• Highlight the stories of Amgen’s impact in communities through engaging and data-driven storytelling that drive progress on Corporate Affairs priorities.

Engagement and Partnerships

• Serve as a communications partner to the Amgen Foundation, supporting relationships with nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and other key partners.
• Engage internal teams, including employees and leadership, to ensure alignment on messaging and priorities.
• Build relationships with media and influencers to promote Amgen’s ESG and philanthropic activities.

Metrics and Reporting

• Measure the effectiveness of all efforts through established KPIs and metrics.
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of corporate brand materials via company brand center.
• Provide regular updates to leadership, offering data-driven insights and recommendations to enhance strategy.

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:

Doctorate degree

Or

Master’s degree and 2 years of corporate communications, philanthropy communications, ESG communications, or related experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of corporate communications, philanthropy communications, ESG communications, or related experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 8 years of corporate communications, philanthropy communications, ESG communications, or related experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of corporate communications, philanthropy communications, ESG communications, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Environmental Studies, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, philanthropy communications, ESG communications, or related areas.
• Experience in developing communications for nonprofits, ESG programs, or corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate complex topics in an engaging and accessible way.
• Knowledge of ESG frameworks, trends, and reporting standards.
• Proactive, meticulous, with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal, team and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Strategic, creative problem solver with a strong ability to represent communications standard processes.
• Proficiency with communication platforms, including social media and digital tools.

What you can expect from 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 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, including remote and hybrid 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.

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. 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.