Director, Corporate Affairs, Global Media Relations

At Amgen if you feel like youre 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. 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 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.

Lets do this. Lets change the this role you will be at the forefront of Amgens 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 Enterprise Media Relations Lead Corporate Affairs operating as a self-starter while working on a collaboration and impactful 6-member team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of global media relations strategies including proactive outreach to secure impactful media coverage in the pharmaceutical and biotech space for scientific data product milestones and launches and early and late-stage pipeline candidates

• Have a data-driven approach to media relations leveraging analytics and new technologies including AI 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 topicsfrom clinical data and regulatory milestones to executive profiles.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 professional we seek has these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 4 years of communications or public relations experience

OR

Masters degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experience

OR

Bachelors 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 well 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.

In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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 for this role is not guaranteed.

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.

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