Career Category
Government Affairs
Job Description
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION
Do more with the knowledge youre working hard to acquire and the passion you already have. At Amgen our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Through this program you will acquire the valuable handson skills and foundational experience to become the professional you are meant to be in your chosen field.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS SENIOR MANAGER
LIVE
What you will do
As our Government Affairs Senior Manager youll be at the forefront of influencing and shaping government policies on Amgens behalf.
In this role youll forge strong partnerships with influential advocacy and stakeholder groups shaping policy environment and discussions within the relevant Therapeutic Areas. Youll also liaise with various external stakeholder groups and relevant institutions to effectively represent and promote the companys products and maximize market accessibility.
Your expertise will be instrumental in navigating the complexities of Italian policymaking identifying strategic opportunities for engagement and building alliances that advance our Government Affairs and Policy goals. Whether its crafting compelling advocacy campaigns facilitating impactful public forums or providing invaluable insights to our leadership team youll play a pivotal role in driving positive change for Amgen Italy.
Lets do this. Lets change the world.
In this vital role you will report to the Senior Director Value Access & Policy and you will:
- Ensure an ongoing uptodate national political & policy stakeholder mapping and contact strategy for all key influencers and decision makers.
- Stay abreast of the political environment including current and pending legislation that could impact Amgen; develop and implement strategies on how to best respond.
- Define the drivers of and implement appropriate plans to ensure full access to Amgen portfolio of products at national level. Identify and cultivate relationships with appropriate KOLs and other influential groups to best support Amgen and its business.
- Collect competitive intelligence and communicate potential business impact
- Prioritize and engage third party advocacy groups to take action in support of disease awareness reimbursement and product access.
- Effectively establish and manage relations with other types of NGOs including think tanks to promote Amgen and its products.
- Support line manager in effectively influencing Industry associations agendas and initiatives.
- Drive the implementation of Amgen corporate reputation strategy amongst the key national Healthcare decision makers in collaboration with Corporate Affairs and other internal functions to ensure coordinated efforts across functions.
WIN
Heres what it takes to Win
We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. We seek a candidate with these qualifications.
- Masters degree (preferably in Pharma or related field).
- Minimum 5 years of government affairs/policy related experience.
- Previous experience in government affairs team of pharma companies (e.g. as GA lead or inhouse lobbyist); and/or experience in local government or parliament; and/or experience in public affairs consultancy with pharma clients; and/or experience in local trade association.
- Outstanding ability to build relationships and use influence effectively in a variety of settings both within the company and with external stakeholders including public officials trade associations and other relevant parties.
- Creative and independent thinker who can develop and articulate public policy ideas and solutions that may be different from the prevailing or conventional view.
- Works well with ambiguity and excels at driving results from newly established processes
- Ability to work within complex network systems.
- Role model for Amgen values and Leadership Attributes.
- Strong oral and written communications skills in local language (Italian) and in English.
THRIVE
Some of the vast rewards of working here
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others so we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and wellbeing.
- Full support and careerdevelopment resources to expand your skills enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey.
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act.
APPLY NOW
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager