Director, Corporate Affairs, Global Media Relations

About This Role

This role will drive the reputation of Amgen and its products globally as a company spokesperson and media strategist within the global media relations team. The Director will lead the development and execution of global media strategies and support crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of global media relations strategies, including proactive outreach to secure impactful media coverage for Amgen's products, late-stage pipeline candidates, and corporate milestones aligned to business needs
• Support crisis communications and rapid response to emerging media inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic communication
• 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
• Maintain and expand strong relationships with key reporters and editors across top-tier, trade, and emerging media outlets
• 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
• 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 Masters degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experience
• OR Bachelors degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of communications or public relations experience OR Masters degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experience OR Bachelors degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience
• 9 years of communications or public relations experience, with 10-15 years total experience with majority focused on media relations.

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
• 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

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits