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R&D Technical Communications Sr Manager Content Strategy & Storytelling

Employer
Amgen
Location
Thousand Oaks, California
Start date
Aug 9, 2024
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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.

R&D Technical Communications Sr. Manager Content Strategy, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Visualization & Creative for R&D Head

The ideal candidate is within, or willing to relocate to, commuting distance of Amgens global headquarters in Thousand Oaks, CA

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.

We are looking for a R&D Technical Communications Sr. Manager to join our agile Research & Development Chief of Staff team. This role will support the creation of visual and creative content that highlights our capabilities and expertise in R&D, showcasing how our scientists are creating new innovations and why it is so important. Reporting to the Chief of Staff for Amgens Chief Scientific Officer (Executive Vice President, R&D), you will work with our senior leaders, scientists, drug developers, physicians, and business teams to produce content that is clear, compelling, and insightful. Your work will help elevate Amgens position as a leader in scientific research and innovation, generating excitement internally and externally.

Live

Lets do this. Lets change the world.

What you will do

  • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with and support the CSO, R&D Chief of Staff, R&D Corporate Affairs team, and other key stakeholders in all aspects of your work
  • Map Out Presentation Objectives: Define objectives and create story boards for internal and external presentations given by Amgens CSO
  • Create Visual Content: Develop graphics, animations, and visualizations to communicate complex scientific and clinical concepts in an engaging and clear manner for a wide range of audiences (R&D all staff; board of directors; industry peers; academics; etc.)
  • Utilize Software: Work proficiently with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) and scientific visualization tools (BioRender, PyMol, ChemDraw etc.) as well as generative AI image software to produce high-quality content
  • Manage Content Plans: Develop and support workflows, for deliverables with overlapping timelines, that follow proper review and approval process to ensure content accuracy, effectiveness, and message buy-in from, including protection of confidential information
  • Oversee Animations and Mechanism of Action Visuals: Manage the production of animations and mechanism of action (MoA) visuals to support R&D storytelling and education
Win

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a strong collaborator with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree & 8 years of directly related experience
  • OR Associate degree & 10 years of directly related experience
  • OR High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience: Proven experience in graphic design and visualization within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and scientific visualization tools such as BioRender
  • Educational Background: Bachelors Degree in graphic design, life sciences, communications, or a related field
  • Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, including senior executives and strong storytelling skills to translate complex scientific content into engaging visuals
  • Project Management: Meticulous, organized, and experienced in managing complex projects across cross-functional teams
  • Creativity and Innovation: Ability to think quickly, analytically, and creatively to accommodate a dynamic communications environment
  • Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills; enthusiastic team player and self-starter; serious commitment to hard work and excellence
Thrive

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
Apply now

for a career that defies imagination

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

careers.amgen.comApplication deadline

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.

Company

We are all different, yet we have this in common: our mission to serve patients. This sense of shared purpose is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. It guides us as we continue to launch new medicines and reach millions of patients worldwide.

We live the mission.

We win together.

We thrive on continual challenge.

Our team of 22,000+ scientists and professionals worldwide bring distinct perspectives and experiences to all we do. We leverage our global talent to achieve together—to research, manufacture and deliver ever-better products and greater depth to our mission.

At Amgen, there is a strong correlation between our high level of diversity and performance. Because addressing issues with a wider range of perspectives and approaches leads to more creative problem-solving. Together, we’re transforming the promise of science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health.

Connect with us to explore how you can Win, Live, and Thrive at Amgen.

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Company info
Website
Phone
805-447-1000
Location
Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States

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