Corporate Affairs, Director – Obesity and Related Conditions

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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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

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Corporate Affairs, Director – Obesity and Related Conditions

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this crucial position, you will lead the development and execution of integrated global communications strategies supporting MariTide across assigned obesity-related indications. Reporting to the Director, Global MariTide Communications, who leads the overarching communications strategy for the MariTide portfolio, this role translates that strategy into indication-specific communications plans and execution, driving communications for key clinical data and regulatory milestones while ensuring communications are fully integrated into cross-functional launch planning. Serving as a strategic communications partner across Corporate Affairs, Medical, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Investor Relations, and global affiliate teams, the Director delivers aligned communications that advance the development and launch of MariTide.

This is a remote position based in the US, with the expectation of occasional travel to Thousand Oaks Headquarters and key events.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute global communications strategy for MariTide across indications, aligned with obesity and related conditions goals and OaR Corporate Affairs priorities

• Develop and evolve indication-specific narratives and key messages for MariTide, aligned with the overarching communications strategy.

• Data and Milestone Communications: Develop and execute communications plans for key data milestones, product-development updates, and medical congress presence, ensuring clear and impactful messaging for internal and external audiences.

• Cross-functional Leadership: Partner with clinical, medical, regulatory, commercial, and Corporate Affairs teams to support MariTide development and the MARITIME clinical program with communications strategies. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all channels and engagements

• Disease Education and Thought Leadership: Advise colleagues across OaR Corporate Affairs to ensure all initiatives are aligned with the MariTide and OAR narrative.

• Contributes to internal communications strategy to inform and engage Amgen employees about developments related to MariTide.

• Global & Affiliate Engagement: Enable regional and affiliate communications teams with the guidance and resources needed to successfully implement global communications strategies

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of communications or public relation experience

OR

Master’s degree and 7 years of communications or public relation experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of communications or  public relation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10–12 years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate affairs within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated global communications strategies for investigational products, including clinical data, regulatory, and launch communications

• Experience supporting product launches in a competitive market environment.

• Experience partnering with global affiliates to adapt communications strategies for local markets while maintaining strategic alignment

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across a highly matrixed organization, including executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate complex business and scientific information into clear, compelling communications that advance business objectives.

• Experience across multiple communications disciplines, including media relations, issues management, digital and social media, and internal communications

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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.

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.

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