Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, CV Communications

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Senior Director Corporate Affairs CV Communications

What youwill do

Letsdo the world. The Senior Director Corporate Affairs CV Communications will lead global and U.S. communications for Amgens cardiovascular portfolio shaping strategies that support growth for marketed products prepare the organization for future cardiovascular launches and strengthen Amgens leadership in cardiovascular disease.

This global and U.S. leadership role will mobilize a high-performing team of communicators and serve as a senior strategic partner to cardiovascular and general medicine leadership. The Senior Director willbe responsible fordeveloping integrated insight-led communications strategies that support business priorities reinforce Amgens leadership in cardiovascular disease and advance understanding of LDL-C and related cardiovascular risk factors for patients with cardiovascular disease.

A core priority will be driving a bold communications approach aimed at addressing a major public health challenge with a focus on partnering with internal and external stakeholders to build and execute strategic initiatives and campaigns that underscore the importance of LDL-C testing and guideline-based treatment

The successful candidate will be an experienced healthcare communications leader with deep cardiovascular diseaseexpertise strong executive counsel sound judgment and the ability to translate scientific data stakeholder dynamics and business priorities into clear communications strategies. This leader will bring a strong understanding of the patient journey confidence operating in a complex external environment and practical experience using data analytics AI digital platforms and emerging technologies to strengthen communications impact improve how teams work and support more insight-led decision-making.

This position canbe basedremotelywithin the U.S.; however the successful candidate must be willing to travel to the companys headquarters in Thousand Oaks CA.

Obesity communications are notdirectlypart of this role and areledby a separate team at Amgen.

Responsibilities

• Lead global and U.S. communications for Amgens cardiovascular portfolio ensuring strategies are integrated business-relevant and aligned across key internal partners.

• Serve as a senior communications advisor and point of accountability to global and leadershipteams.

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support businessobjectives strengthen Amgens cardiovascular story and engage priority audiences across global and U.S. channels.

• Lead communications for marketed products future launch readiness activities andstakeholder-facing campaigns.

• Partneracross Corporate Affairs including Advocacy Enterprise Media Internal Communications Digital and Social Policy Communications and other key functions as well as Investor Relations Medical Affairs Legal Regulatory Commercial Government Affairs and Value & Access to deliver integrated strategies.

• Translate scientific clinical and business information into clear credible audience-relevant communications for patients healthcare professionals media advocacy partners internal audiences and other stakeholders.

• Successfullyuse data analytics social listening audience insights and measurement to inform strategyoptimizeexecution anddemonstrateimpact.

• Identifyopportunities to responsibly use AI digital tools and emerging technology to improve planning content development stakeholder engagement workflow efficiency and measurement.

• Inspire and manage a high-performing team by setting clear priorities supporting development strengthening ways of working andmaintaininghigh standards.

• Anticipate and navigate emerging issuesnew information stakeholder dynamics and rapid changes in the external environment.

• Oversee PR agencies providing clear direction ensuring high-quality execution and measuring results and impact.

What we expectofyou

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The Senior Director Corporate Affairs CV Communications weseekhas these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 5 years of communications or public relations experience

Or

• Masters degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience

Or

• Bachelors degree and 11 years of communications or public relations experience

And

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 or more years of experience in communications public relations corporate affairs or related fields.

• Deep understanding of the biotechnology pharmaceutical or healthcare industrypaired withsignificant experiencein cardiovascular disease communications.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies tied to clear businessobjectives priority audiences insightsKPIs and measurable outcomes.

• Strong understanding of data analytics social listening media intelligence stakeholder insights and measurement as core inputs to modern communications strategy.

• Practical experience using AI digital platforms analytics and emerging technology to improve communications strategy execution efficiency measurement and impact.

• Strong executive presence and experience counseling senior leaders on business-critical communications opportunities and challenges.

• Experience leading teams developing talent creating clarity andmaintaininghigh standardsin a dynamic environment.

• Strong understanding of external stakeholder engagement including media advocacy healthcare professionals policy audiences and patient communities.

• Meaningful experience across earned media digital and social media internal communications issues management and executive communications.

• Ability to translate complex scientific and technical information into clear compelling communications for multiple audiences.

• Strong judgment critical thinking problem-solving and planning skills.

• Ability to productively navigate ambiguity competing priorities rapid change and complex cross-functional decision-making.

• Collaborative working style with the ability to build trust across functionsgeographies and levels of the organization.

• Curiosity creativity and a willingness to test new approaches learn from results and continually improve.

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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