Career Category

Public Relations

Job Description

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, Cardiovascular Disease

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this critical role, you will lead the development and execution of U.S. and global communications for Repatha and reinforce Amgen’s leadership in cardiovascular disease (CVD). You will drive bold, impactful communications that address CVD, a leading public health crisis, and LDL-C as the most modifiable risk factor for heart attack and stroke.

Your communications strategy will leverage partnerships with leading advocacy groups, experts and institutions in CVD, as well as implementation science to emphasize the urgency of LDL-C testing and guideline-based treatment.

Ideally Los Angeles area preferred or remote with the ability to travel to Thousand Oaks, CA as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communications strategies that support business objectives and drive behavior change among patients and HCPs in collaboration with Commercial, Medical and Advocacy teams.

• Deliver high-impact, integrated communications plans to amplify Amgen’s cardiovascular story across bespoke channels and platforms.

• Support Repatha’s growth and new indications through data and milestone-driven communications.

• Collaborate with the Advocacy Relations team to align communications initiatives with both Amgen's and advocacy partners' goals.

• Advance the communications strategy for initiatives such as the LDL Action Summit and LATTICE.

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal CVD teams and external partners on communications efforts.

• Lead the social media and influencer strategy for CVD.

• Seek opportunities for learning and growth, including piloting new approaches and measuring their impact.

• Adapt swiftly to new information, and support issues management efforts.

• Liaise effectively with colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs and Commercial teams.

• Oversee PR agencies, providing clear direction and measuring results and impact.

• Inspire and lead a team of communications professionals.

• Established experience with data-driven communications, drug launches, and regulatory milestones.

• A strong track record in issues management and consumer-facing campaigns.

• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and agency partnerships.

• A commitment to quality, excellence and continuous improvement.

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

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 - 12 years within communications or public relations

• Deep understanding of the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or health care

• Proven ability to develop and execute multi-faceted strategic communications campaigns in a matrixed organization

• Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to truly understand business challenges and priorities and develop actionable programs that integrate soundly with business objectives

• Meaningful experience in social and digital media, earned media relations, issues management and internal communications

• Passion for the role, paired with strong written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail

• Ability to productively navigate a challenging and dynamic environment and adapt to rapid changes

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and planning skills

• Collaboratively work with a diverse group of people and backgrounds

• Self-starter with demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm and creativity

• Experience in creating and translating scientific and technical content for a broad range of audiences

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

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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.

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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Salary Range

176,951.00 USD - 207,817.00 USD