Director, Corporate Affairs, Global Media Relations

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.

Director, Corporate Affairs, Global Media Relations

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this role you will be at the forefront of Amgen’s biggest news as a company spokesperson and media strategist on the global relations team. The Director, Corporate Affairs, Enterprise Media Relations will be responsible for driving the reputation of Amgen and our priority products, pipeline and functions.

This position reports to the Global Media Relations Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, operating as a self-starter while working on a collaboration and impactful 6-member team. This position can sit remotely in the U.S. and does not need to be based in Thousand Oaks, CA.

In this role, you will need to:

• Lead the development and execution of global media relations strategies, including proactive outreach to secure impactful media coverage for Amgen’s products, late-stage pipeline candidates, and corporate milestones aligned to business needs.

• Support crisis communications and rapid response to emerging media inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic communication.

• Serve as a company spokesperson, demonstrating poise, credibility, and confidence under pressure.

• Partner with executive leadership to create compelling narratives, talking points, media briefings, and profile opportunities for global audiences.

• Have a data-driven approach to media relations, leveraging analytics and new technologies—including AI in communications—to optimize outreach and impact.

• Maintain and expand strong relationships with key reporters and editors across top-tier, trade, and emerging media outlets, ensuring coverage across various topics—from clinical data and regulatory milestones to executive profiles.

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to PR agency partners to maximize global media impact.

• Track real-time media trends and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams—including Investor Relations, Law, and Commercial—to maintain message consistency and protect corporate reputation.

• Travel as needed to major conferences, events, and Amgen sites globally, and conduct deskside briefings with media.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Corporate Affairs professional we seek will meet or exceed these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of communications or public relations experience

Or

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

Or

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of experience in communications with majority of time focused on media relations

• Proven track record leading media relations efforts in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry, including experience pitching late-stage pipeline candidates and marketed products.

• Deep network of trusted media contacts with a history of securing high-value coverage across diverse story types.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft concise, compelling content under tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail.

• Skilled in navigating complex, matrixed organizations and building consensus across functions and geographies.

• Strategic problem solver with the confidence to recommend courses of action and the humility to seek counsel when needed.

• Proactive learner, with curiosity for new media outlets, trends, and storytelling formats.

• Understanding of global media practices and nuances with news media ex-US

• Ability to prioritize resources and effectively communicate to senior leadership

• Knowledge of social media and digital communications skills with attention to detail; polished, poised presenter

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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.

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.

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