Amgen Inc

Executive Director, External Engagement

US - California - Los Angeles · Director

Sponsorship not specified$267k-$361kDetected 10 hours ago

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About the role

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-related conditions.
Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based.

In this vital role the Executive Director, External Engagement leads Amgen's strategy and execution across all external communications channels and stakeholder engagement platforms.
Develop and lead an integrated external engagement strategy that aligns earned, owned, shared, and emerging channels
Create innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement that strengthen Amgen's reputation and visibility
Lead Amgen's global media relations strategy and execution
Lead strategy and governance for Amgen's social media presence and digital engagement platforms
Drive audience growth, engagement, and content effectiveness across channels.
Ensure digital platforms support business priorities, corporate reputation, and stakeholder engagement objectives
Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key external voices and communities
Design scalable programs that increase reach, credibility, and audience engagement

Doctorate degree & 6 years of communications, media relations, public affairs, digital engagement, or related fields experience OR
Master's degree & 10 years of communications, media relations, public affairs, digital engagement, or related fields experience OR
Bachelor's degree & 12 years of communications, media relations, public affairs, digital engagement, or related fields experience AND
6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Bachelor's degree required
advanced degree preferred
15+ years of experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, digital engagement, or related fields
Leadership experience managing teams and complex communications programs
Experience leading media relations and executive visibility programs.
Understanding of social media, digital communications, and influencer ecosystems
Experience navigating issues management and high-profile corporate communications environments
Experience identifying and scaling innovative communications approaches

Build and maintain strong relationships with traditional, digital, trade, healthcare, financial, and emerging media outlets
Partner across Corporate Affairs, Commercial, Medical, and Global Marketing functions to maximize impact and consistency
Develop and execute a comprehensive influencer engagement strategy across healthcare, science, policy, patient advocacy, business, and culture

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