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Executive Director, State Government Affairs

United States, Washington D.C. Employment contract 271506.00 - 367332.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you are a 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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Provides senior level leadership and strategic guidance for government affairs engagement supporting six Amgen manufacturing and operational sites, partnering with local and state officials to resolve complex site-specific legislative, regulatory, and political challenges
  • Oversees Amgen's state-level corporate political contributions budget, ensuring compliance, strategic balance, and alignment with enterprise objectives and reputational considerations
  • Collaborates extensively with Federal Affairs, Law, Corporate Affairs, Alliance Development, and cross-functional partners to develop, align, and advance Amgen's policy positions across diverse state markets. Embeds a culture of collaboration, accountability, and enterprise mindset within the team
  • Prioritizes and allocates resources across states based on business impact and policy risk, ensuring effective support for Amgen's RAE team and Medicaid access objectives
  • Advises senior leadership, including the AVP of SGA, SVP of GGA&P, and CEO staff, and prepares executive-level briefings
  • Serves as one of Amgen's senior representatives to the PhRMA State Section, contributing to Section meetings and development of PhRMA's strategy across 50 states

Requirements

Doctorate degree & 6 years of government affairs, public policy, or multi-state advocacy experience OR Master's degree & 10 years of government affairs, public policy, or multi-state advocacy experience OR Bachelor's degree & 12 years of government affairs, public policy, or multi-state advocacy experience AND 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Nice to have

  • Experience managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience leading complex, multi-state legislative and policy strategies across diverse political environments
  • Ability to operate as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership
  • Experience managing political contribution strategies and ensuring compliance
  • External presence in trade associations and policy forums
  • Experience supporting government affairs strategies tied to manufacturing or operational site priorities
  • Ability to influence enterprise decision-making and drive cross-functional alignment

What we offer

  • 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 where possible
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