Manager, Corporate Affairs, Media Relations (US - Remote)
- Employer
- Amgen
- Location
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- Start date
- Nov 19, 2024
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- Discipline
- Marketing, Marketing/Corporate Communications, Public Relations
- Required Education
- High School or equivalent
- Position Type
- Full time
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- Best Places to Work
Job Details
At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives 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. 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.
Manager, Corporate Affairs, Media RelationsWhat you will doLets do this! Let's change the world! In this role you will be an integral part of Amgens global media relations team. The Manager, Corporate Affairs, Media Relations will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operations of our dynamic media relations team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a hard-working team, harnessing your operational expertise to support Amgens biggest news. To achieve their goals, the Manager will collaborate with numerous internal cross-functional teams, agency partners and vendors.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Enterprise Media Relations, operating as a self-starter while working on a collaborative and impactful four-member team. This position can sit remotely in the U.S. and does not need to be based in Thousand Oaks, CA.
In this role, you will need to:Support the global media relations team in day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth functioning and coordination of activities
Supervise Corporate Affairs material review process and system to ensure compliance with company standards and regulations, including maintaining training program
Distribution of all Amgen global press releases
Prepare media monitoring comprehensive reports around key company news
Manage contracts and relationships with enterprise media vendors; assess and recommend new vendors and opportunities for consideration
Manage enterprise sponsorships
Work closely with a wide variety of teams within Corporate Affairs and cross-functionally
Lead enterprise media relations metrics reporting
Development of executive briefing materials as needed
Manage media team budget, purchase orders and invoices
Identify and assess emerging industry trends, earned media outlets and communication technologies to ensure Amgen remains at the forefront of media relations best practices
Direct public relations agency partners to assure maximum impact and assistance in achieving communications goals and objectives
Maintain and regularly update media team's journalist database
Have established relationships with reporters and understanding the basics of media pitching and engagement
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek has these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate DegreeOrMasters degree and 2 years of public relations, communications, or journalism experience
OrBachelors degree and 4 years of public relations, communications or journalism experience
OrAssociates degree and 8 years of public relations, communication, or journalism experience
OrHigh school diploma/GED and 10 years of public relations, communications or journalism experience
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ experience within public relations and/or communications
Close attention to detail, collaborative spirit and commitment to operational excellence
Excellent interpersonal skills; enthusiastic teammate and self-starter; serious commitment to hard work and excellence
Biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical communications experience
Excellent consulting, writing, editing, presentation and communication skills
Working knowledge of healthcare journalists and outlets
Familiarity with media monitoring and analytics tools and platforms
Ability to interface professionally with corporate leaders and managers
Experience working at or managing public relations agency partners and vendor relationships
Ability to think quickly, analytically and creatively to accommodate a dynamic environment
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, well 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, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:
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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
for a career that defies imagination
Objects in your future are closer than they appear. Join us.
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Application deadlineAmgen 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.
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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.
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. 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.
- Website
- http://careers.amgen.com/
- Phone
- 805-447-1000
- Location
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Corporate Headquarters
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
91320-1799
United States
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