Corporate Affairs Director, Research Job at Amgen

Job Description

In this vital role you will be the key communication counselor focusing on our Research organization, the function that discovers the breakthrough therapies that transform the lives of patients. Research is undergoing significant transformation to accelerate the ability to bring much-needed therapies to all patients sooner. In this role, this individual will develop and implement strategic communication plans to ensure that audiences better understand and appreciate the innovation happening in research and how Amgen Research is uniquely positioned at this hinge moment where biology is meeting tech. This individual will work closely with the Research Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a consistent and compelling narrative about the efforts we are making to innovate all aspects drug discovery. You will use your love of both science and communications to develop meaningful stories that elevate Amgen’s position as a leader in scientific research and innovation and generate excitement internally and externally.

Job Responsibility

Develop communications strategies and plans that effectively and consistently communicate to targeted key audiences and stakeholders about the science and innovation going on in research
Develop and support executive engagement plan for Research SVP and key VPs, including proactively preparing company spokespeople via media training / presentation skills
Partner with the media relations team to address incoming media requests related to research and proactively work to garner press coverage with trade press to elevate Amgen as very much part of the wave of transformation sweeping drug discovery
Partner with the product communications team and therapeutic leads on therapeutic area strategy and positioning
Manage and direct public relations agency partners to assure maximum impact and assistance in reaching desired communications goals and objectives
Work in partnership with Research leaders and HR on employee engagement / internal communications
Partner successfully with investor relations to ensure consistency of messages to external audiences including media and financial world

Requirements

Doctorate degree & 4 years of communications or public relations experience
Master’s degree & 7 years of communications or public relations experience
Bachelor’s degree & 9 years of communications or public relations experience
Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism
Experience working in-house or within a PR agency
Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare product public relations including corporate experience highly desired
Hands on experience scientific / research communications desirable
Strong oral and presentation skills
ability to negotiate and persuade
Outstanding writing skills and proven media relations skills that are results-oriented
Strategic and creative thinker with ability to develop actionable programs that integrate soundly with business objectives
Ability to efficiently navigate a challenging and dynamic environment, and deal with rapidly changing priorities
Ability to interact with all levels of management and manage staff and vendors
Ability to think quickly, analytically and creatively to accommodate a dynamic communications environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
enthusiastic, team player and self-starter
serious dedication to hard work and excellence

Nice to have

Degree in Public Relations, Communications or Journalism
Experience working in-house or within a PR agency
Biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare product public relations including corporate experience highly desired
Hands on experience scientific / research communications desirable

What we offer

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

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