Corp Communications Director, Global Development / Diversity in Clinical Trials- US remote

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. To achieve our vision, we need to take full advantage of opportunities arising from rapid scientific progress and new technologies. Biotechnology and the data sciences are advancing at blinding speed, opening immense new possibilities.

This individual will be the key communication counselor focusing on Amgen Global Development, the function that leads the development of breakthrough therapies that transform the lives ofpatients. Drug development is undergoing significant transformation to accelerate the ability to bring much-needed therapies to all patients sooner. In this role, this individual will develop and implement strategic communication plans to ensure that audiences better understand and appreciate the innovation happening in global drug development and how this is accelerating timelines and ultimately the value of drug development and our pipeline. This individual will work closely with the Global Development Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a consistent and compelling narrative about the efforts we are making to innovate all aspects of clinical trial execution. They will also support our efforts in improving diversity in clinical trials so that our medicines represent all the patients that will ultimately use them to key media and other critical audiences.

The Global Development team essentially generates the evidence required to progress a molecule through the pipeline to approval and beyond. As well as the functional heads of the therapeutic areas, the Development SLT includes leadership from the Center for Design and Analysis (CfDA) responsible for designing and analyzing innovative clinical trials to understand how therapies can best serve patients. The Center for Observational Research (CfOR) responsible for the innovative application of real-world data (RWD) to understand the patient journey, describe unmet medical need and the clinical value of medicines, and finally, Global Development Operations (GDO) which is responsible for the delivery of high-quality data the clinical trials we are conducting globally.

This position reports to the Executive Director R&D Corporate Affairs with a dotted line to the SVP Global Development.

Responsibilities:

Develop communications strategies and plans that effectively and consistently communicate to targeted key audiences and stakeholders about the science and innovation going on in the drug development process, our efforts to improve diversity in clinical trials, and the promise of our early pipeline. Once fully vetted and approved, flawlessly execute on those plans and deliver measurable results.
Partner with the RISE (Representation in Clinical Research) team in the execution of the communications plan that highlights our commitment and differentiates Amgen through our efforts to improve the diversity and representation of racial and ethnic minority and other underrepresented populations in Amgens clinical research through science-based, data-driven strategies and to positively advance this dialogue across the industry.

Develop and support executive engagement plan for Global Development SVP, key Development VPs and RISE leaders, including proactively preparing company spokespeople via media training / presentation skills.
Partner with the media relations team to address incoming media requests for early pipeline products and proactively work to garner press coverage with trade press to elevate an appreciate for that Amgen is very much part of the wave of transformation sweeping drug development.
Partner with the product communications team and therapeutic leads on therapeutic area strategy and positioning.
Manage and direct public relations agency partners to assure maximum impact and assistance in reaching desired communications goals and objectives.

Work in partnership with Global Development leaders and HR on employee engagement / internal communications.
Partner successfully with investor relations to ensure consistency of messages to external audiences including media and financial world

Accountability for the pipeline section on Amgen.com is the responsibility of this person.

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree & 4 years of communications or public relations experience
OR
Masters degree & 7 years of communications or public relations experience
OR
Bachelors degree or & 10 years of communications or public relations experience

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in public relations, communications or journalism experience working in-house or within a PR agency
Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare product public relations including corporate experience highly desired
Hands on experience with clinical trial / drug development communications are desirable
Strong oral and presentation skills; ability to negotiate and persuade
Superior writing skills and proven media relations skills that are results-oriented
Strategic and creative thinker with ability to develop actionable programs that integrate soundly with business objectives
Ability to productively navigate a challenging and dynamic environment, and deal with rapidly changing priorities
Ability to interact with all levels of management and manage staff and vendors
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

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also 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

APPLY NOW 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 youre 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, youll 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.

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 requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada 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.

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.

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 requires all staff in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada 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.