Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

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Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

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

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

What you will do

Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this role you will be at the forefront of Amgen’s biggest news as a company spokesperson and media strategist on the global media relations team. The Senior Manager, 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 Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, operating as a self-starter while working on a collaborative and high performing 6-member team. This position can sit remotely in the U.S. and does not need to be based in Thousand Oaks, CA.

• Independently implement media relations strategies and outreach, specifically for pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology products

• Possess strong existing reporter relationships and a demonstrated track record of working with news media on a variety of topics from data and milestones to consumer disease education

• Proactively uncover interesting stories and news angles to further the Amgen story and enhance corporate reputation in news media

• Be highly organized and a disciplined self-starter who can prioritize multiple tasks and deliver to deadlines, always leading with a proactive news mindset

• Lead media material development for interviews, trainings, prep sessions

• Confidently problem-solve, including knowing when to escalate potential challenges, and quickly learn how to work within a matrixed organization

• Have a hunger for learning about new media outlets and innovative tools, including AI in communications, while also using data to inform decisions

• Clearly and confidently represent a media relations perspective while working collaboratively with other functions and colleagues at various levels

• Support the team on issues/crisis communications, as needed

• Laison with external PR agencies and serve as company spokesperson, when appropriate

• Be prepared to travel to major conferences and events, occasional deskside briefings, as well as to Amgen sites in the U.S. or globally

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 2 years of corporate communications or public relations experience

OR

Master’s degree and 4 years of corporate communications or public relations experience

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of corporate communications or public relations experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 10 years of corporate communications or public relations experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 12 years of corporate communications or public relations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong writing skills and experience speaking with media on a variety of subjects

• Experience writing pitches, comfortable interfacing with reporters, working against tight deadlines

• Deep understanding of the biotechnology industry and communications environment (US required, plus additional major markets a plus)

• Experience navigating drug approvals, data milestones and regulatory decisions

• Attention to detail, ability to craft messages and develop presentations

• Proactive thinking and problem-solving skills; self-starter

• Collaboratively work with a diverse group of people and backgrounds

• Appreciation of nuanced, regulated and confidential information

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’ll 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

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

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Application 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.

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.

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