Corporate Affairs Senior Manager - R&D - Lead Science Writer (U.S. Remote)

HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

If you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. At Amgen, our shared missionto serve patientsdrives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve togetherresearching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. Its time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

Corporate Affairs Senior Manager R&D - Lead Science Writer

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What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will join our agile Research & Development Corporate Affairs team to craft narratives about our capabilities and expertise in R&D, how our scientists are creating new innovations, and why it is so important. Reporting to the Executive Director, R&D Corporate Affairs you will work with our scientists, drug developers, physicians and business teams to cut through the jargon and create content that is clear, compelling, and insightful. You will use your love of both science and language to develop meaningful stories that elevate Amgens position as a leader in scientific research and innovation and generate excitement internally and externally.

Your storytelling expertise will be leveraged for both external communications in the shape of articles for our website, social media, videos, executive presentation support, infographics but also to provide support for internal communications by crafting compelling narratives that support our strategy to engage staff. As well as being an accomplished writer, you will have a strong sense for trends to ensure what we are saying is relevant and is received in the way our audience wants to digest content.

• Help Amgen to raise awareness of its world-class scientific capabilities through external and internal articles, websites, presentations, video scripts, speeches, reports, opinion columns, memos and other communications.
• Collaborate closely with the R&D Corporate Affairs team and other key R&D partners to build and deliver strategic content plans.
• Translate complex scientific content into stories that are both engaging and clear.
• Collect and analyzing scientific data, monitor trends in R&D and be the scientific expert for the R&D Corporate Affairs team.
• Support the development of content management processes, such as editorial calendars, that foster efficiency and continuous innovation.
• Collaborate, direct and manage (where necessary) agency partners
• Partner with our Amgen enterprise corporate communications team on content that is appropriate for Amgen.com and all employees to ensure content is planned, included in the corporate content calendar and is supported by media relations, social media or internal communications where appropriate.

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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 scientific writer with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2 years of directly related experience

OR

Masters degree and 6 years of directly related experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 8 years of directly related experience

OR

Associate degree and10 years of directly related experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a science communicator, writer or journalist in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors with outstanding writing skills
• Bachelors Degree in life sciences, public relations, communications or journalism
• Self-motivated and curious to learn and communicate about new scientific concepts
• Ability to work proficiency with all levels of management, including senior executives
• Meticulous, organized, and have experience managing complex projects across cross-functional teams
• Ability to think quickly, analytically and creatively to accommodate a dynamic communications environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills; enthusiastic, team player and self-starter; serious commitment to hard work and excellence
• Social media and media relations experience highly desired

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What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

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for a career that defies imagination

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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, or disability status.

Amgen requires all staff in the United States and Puerto Rico to be vaccinated from COVID 19 as a condition of employment. In accordance with applicable law, Amgen will provide reasonable accommodations to staff members who qualify on the basis of a medical reason or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Such accommodation may not pose an undue hardship to Amgen, its operations, or its staff.