Director, Corporate Affairs, Southern California

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.

What you will do

Lets do this! Lets change the world! In this role you will lead communication strategy and implementation from Amgens global headquarters for the Southern California, Los Angeles and Ventura County areas. The Director, Corporate Affairs, Southern California will be responsible for working across functions to serve as the face of Amgen to government, media, community and employee stakeholders.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and must live within regular commuting distance to Thousand Oaks, CA. This role can be flexible with some time working hybrid however easy access to campus is key to this role.

• Build and execute engagement plans with local organizations and community groups, media and government

• Develop and enhance relationships with key external and internal stakeholders across the organization

• Serve as strategic communications partner for local and relevant corporate news

• Lead local communications strategies and sitewide communications for Amgens global headquarters

• Act as a company spokesperson; develop communications and media materials as appropriate

• Build and execute local philanthropic communications strategy for the Amgen Foundation

• Play a leading role in the reimagination of hybrid work at Amgens global headquarters

• Serve as a brand ambassador, including guidance for the visitor center content and brand applications planned for the global headquarters

• Partner with other Site Functions (e.g. Global Facility Operations, EHSS, HR, D&IB, Legal and Digital Technology and Innovation (DTI), Security)

• Plan and lead VIP and business critical tours of ATO

• Develop on site presence and maintain a network of contacts who work on site and leverage to enable problem solving.

• Create, format and send ATO site communications including onsite event invitations, site newsletters, site/local updates, etc.

• Manage ATO digital signage process and postings

• Manage ATO MyAmgen HUB, create and post custom content

• Serve as Corporate Affairs delegate on ATO Incident Management Team

• Consistent with Amgen's values, serve as a culture champion

• Be committed to quality and excellence; self-starter and team player

• Exhibit excellent writing and interpersonal skills

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.

Doctorate degree and 4 years of communications or public relations experience

Masters degree and 8 years of communications or public relations experience

Bachelors degree and 10 years of communications or public relations experience

In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have at least 4 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources. Your managerial experience may run concurrently with the required technical experience referenced above

• 10-15 years of experience within public relations or digital communications, ideally a mix of agency and corporate experience

• Deep understanding of the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry and communications environment (US required, major markets preferred)

• Demonstrated skills in delivering communications strategies and results in a complex organization

• Experience speaking with media and/or government officials, including around issues management

• Understanding of corporate reputation and how to incorporate data into communications decisions

• Ability to prioritize resources and effectively communicate with senior leadership

• Knowledge of social media and digital communications strategy; employee communications; issues management and internal communications

• Appreciation of nuanced, regulated and confidential information

• Strong written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail; polished, poised presenter

• Ability to productively navigate a challenging and dynamic environment

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and planning skills

• Collaboratively work with a diverse group of people and backgrounds

• Entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm and creativity

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 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.

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

for a career that defies imagination

Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your 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.