Director, Corporate Affairs – Obesity and Related Conditions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the creation and implementation of cohesive global communication strategies that support MariTide across designated obesity-related indications.

• Convert the comprehensive MariTide portfolio strategy into communication plans tailored for specific indications and their execution.

• Manage communications regarding significant clinical data and regulatory achievements.

• Ensure that communications are integrated into cross-functional launch planning processes.

• Develop and refine indication-specific narratives and key messages related to MariTide.

• Formulate and execute communication plans for important data milestones, updates on product development, and participation in medical congresses.

• Collaborate with clinical, medical, regulatory, commercial, and Corporate Affairs teams to support the development of MariTide and the MARITIME clinical program.

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee consistent messaging across various channels and engagements.

• Provide guidance to OaR Corporate Affairs colleagues to ensure alignment with MariTide and OAR narratives.

• Play a role in the internal communications strategy that informs and engages Amgen employees about advancements in MariTide.

• Empower regional and affiliate communications teams to execute global communication strategies effectively.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 4 years of experience in communications or public relations, OR a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree alongside 9 years of experience in communications or public relations.

• 10–12 years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, or corporate affairs within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sectors.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing integrated global communications strategies for investigational products, covering clinical data, regulatory communications, and product launches.

• Experience in supporting product launches within a competitive market landscape.

• Experience collaborating with global affiliates to customize communications strategies for local markets while ensuring strategic consistency.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and work collaboratively across a complex matrix organization, including engagement with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Strong strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to distill complex business and scientific information into clear and compelling communications.

• Experience in media relations, issues management, digital and social media, and internal communications.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong judgment, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Must reside in the United States.

• Sponsorship for this position is not assured.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package for employees, which includes a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous contributions from the company, group medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Financial plans that offer avenues for saving towards retirement or other objectives.

• Support for work/life balance.

• Occasional travel to the Thousand Oaks Headquarters and key events.