Senior Manager, Policy Communications – U.S. & International (Corporate Affairs)

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. 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. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Senior Manager, Policy Communications – U.S. & International (Corporate Affairs)

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What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will report directly to the Director of Policy Communications – Global Corporate Affairs. Consistent with the vision of Amgen Corporate Affairs to proactively shape, drive and enhance the Amgen brand and reputation, you will be responsible for development and implementation of the communications strategy to help achieve Amgen’s business and policy objectives.

This role will be preferably based in Washington, DC (hybrid). Remote position may be considered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute critical communications plans to help inform and shape stakeholders’ perceptions on key health policy issues likely to impact Amgen and its business goals globally

• Provide proactive and reactive policy communications support for current and future Amgen-driven public affairs and product portfolio initiatives being conducted in the U.S. and in key international markets/regions (e.g., Europe, Asia)

• Support Amgen’s value policy communications and engagement strategy

• Develop messaging and media materials (talking points, media statements/releases, fact sheets, Q&As); follow process for review and approval that ensures message consensus from related parties and executive leadership with an emphasis in reaching policy influencers

• Develop, cultivate new and existing relationships and represent Amgen with trade organizations, advocacy associations and health policy media outlets

• Anticipate and prepare company spokespeople and third-party spokespersons (where appropriate) to engage in issues or events; including media training internal spokespeople and social media thought leadership

• Coordinate with Amgen Government Affairs, Advocacy/Alliance Development, site/regional/country/other communicators to advance policy, product and therapeutic area communications efforts

• Work in partnership with internal communications to create awareness of key policy and governmental issues with Amgen staff

• Regular media monitoring and analysis of health policy coverage impacting Amgen and the biopharmaceutical industry

• Contribute to internal policy communications team collaboration and repository site

• Ability to travel 6+ times per year to the company’s headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA and other international & domestic travel

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The collaborative professional we seek is an excellent communicator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 2 years of Public Relations/Affairs experience

Or

Master’s degree and 4 years of Public Relations/Affairs experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Public Relations/Affairs experience

Or

Associate’s degree and 10 years of Public Relations/Affairs experience

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High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Public Relations/Affairs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device or related healthcare public relations/affairs experience (in a corporate, PR agency or government environment is preferred, but not required). Regulated industry experience is required

• International or U.S. agency experience, related executive branch experience, political experience and/or crisis management experience are highly desirable. Candidates must understand how Washington D.C. and major international (i.e., EU) government systems work (generally) and should have prior experience operating in that universe or comparable experience

• Knowledge and understanding of key marketplace factors and policy issues for pharmaceuticals and biologicals, as well as critical business issues and drivers

• Strong oral and presentation skills; ability to negotiate and persuade

• Strong writing and media relations skills that are results-oriented

• Strategic and creative problem solver with ability to develop measurable policy communications programs which integrate soundly with business objectives

• Strong collaborator; ability to coordinate with different functions and staff in the company and outside vendors/agency partners to achieve policy and business objectives

• Strong facilitation and group process experience

• Ability to navigate a complex and dynamic environment and learn quickly

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deal constantly evolving priorities

• Ability to interact with all levels of management, staff and vendors/agency partners

• Excellent interpersonal skills; hardworking, teammate and self-starter; serious dedication to hard work and excellence

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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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for a career that defies imagination

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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.