Corporate Affairs Director, Oncology (US - 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.

Corporate Affairs Director, Oncology

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What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world. In this vital role you will lead Amgens innovative and diverse Oncology portfolio. The Director will be responsible for mobilizing a high-performing team of communicators while working cross-functionally to deliver integrated communications strategies that deliver for our marketed portfolio and set the stage for future launches. The Corporate Affairs Director will be instrumental in continuing to drive reputation for the Oncology business through stakeholder engagement and a robust digital strategy. The person successful in this role will have a passion for the Oncology patient journey and aptitude for translating scientific data for different audiences, along with ability to partner closely with Oncology leadership to deliver against priorities.

This position can sit remotely (US - Remote), but successful candidate must be willing to travel to Thousand Oaks, CA. This role will be US based and no relocation assistance will be provided.

In this role you will need to:

• Expect the unexpected, advising Oncology colleagues on a wide range of daily communications challenges

• Deliver high-impact, integrated communications plans that communicate, engage and amplify the Oncology story across bespoke channels and platforms to reach key stakeholders.

• Inspire and lead a team of savvy communicators working on key Oncology products and molecules

• Seek opportunities to learn, grow, and pilot new approaches and measure their impact

• Demonstrate established experience working on both data and regulatory milestones including drug launches, as well as consumer-facing campaigns

• Showcase comfort and flexibility pivoting based on new information, as well as issues management

• Deliver as a trusted counselor to executive-level staff and poised, polished presenter

• Be committed to quality and excellence

• Takes initiative as a self-starter and team player

• Exhibit excellent writing and interpersonal skills

• Liaise gracefully with colleagues within Corporate Affairs including Advocacy and other functions such as Investor Relations, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Government Affairs and Commercial

• Energetic and supportive manager who advocates for staff growth

• Oversee multiple PR agencies with clear direction, while measuring results and impact

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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 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:

• Fifteen years within communications or public relations

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

• Experience in communications or public relations ideally having supported Oncology therapeutics

• Demonstrated skills in developing, managing and delivering communications strategies and plans in a complex organization

• Ability to operate effectively on large cross-functional teams and experience establishing two-way channels to open communication lines, create dialogue and ensure alignment

• 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

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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

The annual salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $170,089 $208,148.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

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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 cancers, 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.

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