Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Executive Thought Leadership

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JOIN AMGENS MISSION OF SERVING PATIENTS

At Amgen if you feel like you are part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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 youll 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 youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. We are seeking a seasoned communications professional and writer to craft compelling authentic and communications strategy for our CEO and select members of the C-suite. This includes development of strategically aligned speeches presentations and content. This is a high-impact high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of science business and narrative helping shape the voice of leadership across internal and external part of the Corporate Communications team the Executive Director will work in close collaboration with colleagues across brand media HR communications and executive visibility to support key moments and milestones. You will bring scientific depth editorial precision and creative storytelling to help our leadership connect with diverse audiences from employees and investors to global partners and healthcare will be part of a collaborative mission-driven team helping to shape how our leaders inspire inform and engage. If you love turning insight into impact and bringing science to life through words we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute end-to-end thought leadership strategy

• Write and edit speeches talking points panel scripts video remarks and presentation decks for the CEO and other senior executives

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across scientific business and corporate affairs functions to translate complex content into accessible compelling narratives

• Support executive presence across internal town halls industry conferences media engagements and investor events

• Align messaging with corporate strategy tone and voice ensuring consistency across platforms and speakers

• Maintain an editorial calendar for key leadership speaking and visibility opportunities and deliverables

• Stay current on industry issues company priorities and competitor narratives to inform messaging strategy

• Provide rapid-response writing support as needed for priority communications moments

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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 & 6 years of experience in executive communications speechwriting journalism strategic communicationsOR

• Masters degree & 10 years of experience in executive communications speechwriting journalism strategic communicationsOR

• Bachelors degree & 12 years of experience executive communications speechwriting journalism strategic communicationsOR

• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams projects programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in executive communications speechwriting journalism or strategic communications

• Experience in the biopharma biotech or life sciences industryis preferred

• Ability to write for senior executives and adapt tone and style to reflect individual voice

• Scientific and financial fluency able to quickly grasp and communicate complex concepts

• Sharp editorial judgment with strong storytelling structure and message discipline

• Highly collaborative discreet and comfortable working in a fast-paced high-stakes environment

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (e.g. MS MPH PhD) a plus

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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 your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way. The annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $284090 to $322085. 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:

• 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

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 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.

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