Director, Corporate Affairs, Global Media Relations

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. As a member of the Amgen team, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Director, Corporate Affairs, Global Media Relations
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this role you will be at the forefront of Amgens biggest news as a company spokesperson and media strategist on the global relations team. The Director, Corporate Affairs, Enterprise Media Relations will be responsible for driving the reputation of Amgen and our priority products, pipeline and functions. This position reports to the Enterprise Media Relations Lead, Corporate Affairs, operating as a self-starter while working on a collaboration and impactful 6-member team.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of global media relations strategies, including proactive outreach to secure impactful media coverage in the pharmaceutical and biotech space for scientific data, product milestones and launches, and early and late-stage pipeline candidates

Have a data-driven approach to media relations, leveraging analytics and new technologies, including AI, to optimize outreach and impact

Maintain and expand strong relationships with key reporters and editors across top-tier, trade, and emerging media outlets, ensuring coverage across various topics from clinical data and regulatory milestones to executive profiles

Serve as a company spokesperson, demonstrating poise, credibility, and confidence under pressure

Partner with executive leadership to create compelling narratives, talking points, media briefings, and profile opportunities for global audiences

Provide strategic direction and oversight to PR agency partners to maximize global media impact

Track real-time media trends and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making

Support crisis communications and rapid response to emerging media inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic communication

Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Investor Relations, Law, and Commercial, to maintain message consistency and protect corporate reputation

Travel as needed to major conferences, events, and Amgen sites globally, and conduct deskside briefings with media

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

Masters degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experience

Bachelors degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience

Preferred Qualifications

10-15 years of experience in communications with majority of time focused on media relations

Proven track record leading media relations efforts in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry, including experience pitching late-stage pipeline candidates and marketed products

Deep network of trusted media contacts with a history of securing high-value coverage across diverse story types

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft concise, compelling content under tight deadlines. Strong attention to detail

Skilled in navigating complex, matrixed organizations and building consensus across functions and geographies

Strategic problem solver with the confidence to recommend courses of action and the humility to seek counsel when needed

Proactive learner, with curiosity for new media outlets, trends, and storytelling formats

Understanding of global media practices and nuances with news media ex-US

Ability to prioritize resources and effectively communicate to senior leadership

Knowledge of social media and digital communications skills with attention to detail; polished, poised presenter

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 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

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

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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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