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Director, Corporate Affairs, Global Media Relations

United States 180551.90 - 244276.10 USD / Year · Job Posted June 14, 2026
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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 relations team. The Director, Corporate Affairs, 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 Lead, Corporate Affairs, operating as a self-starter while working on a collaboration and impactful 6-member team.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the development and execution of global media relations strategies, including proactive outreach to secure impactful media coverage in the pharmaceutical and biotech space for scientific data, product milestones and launches, and early and late-stage pipeline candidates
  • Have a data-driven approach to media relations, leveraging analytics and new technologies, including AI, to optimize outreach and impact
  • Maintain and expand strong relationships with key reporters and editors across top-tier, trade, and emerging media outlets, ensuring coverage across various topics—from clinical data and regulatory milestones to executive profiles
  • Serve as a company spokesperson, demonstrating poise, credibility, and confidence under pressure
  • Partner with executive leadership to create compelling narratives, talking points, media briefings, and profile opportunities for global audiences
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to PR agency partners to maximize global media impact
  • Track real-time media trends and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making
  • Support crisis communications and rapid response to emerging media inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic communication
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Investor Relations, Law, and Commercial, to maintain message consistency and protect corporate reputation
  • Travel as needed to major conferences, events, and Amgen sites globally, and conduct deskside briefings with media

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree and 4 years of communications or public relations experience
  • OR Master's degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience

Nice to have

  • 10-15 years of experience in communications with majority of time focused on media relations
  • Proven track record leading media relations efforts in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry, including experience pitching late-stage pipeline candidates and marketed products
  • Deep network of trusted media contacts with a history of securing high-value coverage across diverse story types
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft concise, compelling content under tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Skilled in navigating complex, matrixed organizations and building consensus across functions and geographies
  • Strategic problem solver with the confidence to recommend courses of action and the humility to seek counsel when needed
  • Proactive learner, with curiosity for new media outlets, trends, and storytelling formats
  • Understanding of global media practices and nuances with news media ex-US
  • Ability to prioritize resources and effectively communicate to senior leadership
  • Knowledge of social media and digital communications skills with attention to detail
  • polished, poised presenter

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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