Amgen
biotechnology
MANAGERCORPORATEAFFAIRSUK
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“MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS UK at Amgen. Skills: corporate affairs strategies, communications strategy, external activities to enhance and protect Amgen’s reputation, multichannel amplification of the corporate narrative, internal communications, strategic communications campaigns, multichannel content strategies. supports the development and execution of corporate affairs strategies. managing the company's reputation and its relations with key stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance and protect Amgen’s reputation; drive an increase in UK share of voice; maximising and increasing enterprise-wide usage and engagement with all platforms internally and externally
Industry & Context.
Creative and strategic problem solver; ability to translate technical information into engaging and accessible content for multiple stakeholders
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8-10 years of relevant experience in healthcare public relations and corporate communications in either an agency or in-house setting, Thorough understanding of the current UK pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology communications environment as well as the UK ABPI code, Good knowledge of the UK media landscape, Expertise in developing strategic communications campaigns and multichannel content strategies which maximise use of digital platforms including social media channels, Creative and strategic problem solver, with the ability to translate technical information into engaging and accessible content for multiple stakeholders, Ability to work in a matrix environment and in a cross-functional role, with clear leadership capability and excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a flair for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Solid digital skills and use of the Microsoft Office suite of software including Outlook, PPT, Teams and SharePoint, as well as familiarity with generative AI tools such as CoPilot and ChatGPT, Design capabilities using the Adobe creative suite as well as good video editing capabilities using platforms such as VIMEO, Degree educated in communications (journalism, public relations), business or science related field
Nice to Have
relationships with key healthcare journalists across trade, medical and consumer media would be an asset
What You'll Do.
supports the development and execution of corporate affairs strategies
managing the company's reputation and its relations with key stakeholders
serves as the primary point of contact for external inquiries related to corporate affairs
co-lead the communications strategy for Amgen’s UK&I commercial affiliate and UK-based global R&D organisation
strategic development and execution of external activities to enhance and protect Amgen’s reputation in the UK
leading multichannel amplification of the corporate narrative
oversee the UK and Ireland staff engagement program CONNECT
manage overall internal communications across the UK and Ireland
Working closely with the Corporate Affairs lead and agency partners to identify external opportunities to bring to life the broader Amgen UK narrative
enhancing and protecting Amgen’s reputation as a life sciences leader in the wider UK healthcare ecosystem
Leading the development of business relevant content and key messages for Amgen’s priority topics
with a view to translating them into a multichannel communications plan to support internal and external communications with key stakeholders
Partnering cross-functionally with both commercial
corporate and R&D functions to identify key Amgen UK news
best practice and opportunities for amplification that support our wider narrative and will generate media and digital interest to drive an increase in UK share of voice
Working proactively with the local R&D and medical
to strategically lead communications opportunities to amplify major Amgen medical and R&D news
liaising with global teams
Advising and supporting brand/policy teams with key PR and communications activities for example around key data and regulatory milestones or flagship initiatives or projects carried out in partnership with patient associations
Development of a digital platform strategy focused on maximising and increasing enterprise-wide usage and engagement with all platforms internally and externally
whilst ensuring correct processes are in place and adhered to
to ensure content is compliant with all medical
and regulatory requirements
Management of overall internal communications across the UK and Ireland
including the proactive management of an internal editorial calendar balancing communications needs across different functions whilst managing the information flow across the site
Overseeing strategic development and delivery of the staff CONNECT engagement program across UK and Ireland sites
working closely with the Corporate Affairs Associate
quadrant leaders and relevant cross functional teams to support tactical implementation and programme delivery
Liaison and management of external agencies and vendors as appropriate
Stay abreast of corporate affairs trends
and emerging platforms
and propose new and innovative ways to use the work across Operations in support of Amgen’s brand and reputation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working across both the commercial affiliate and R&D organisations; collaborating closely with senior leadership; Partnering cross-functionally with both commercial, corporate and R&D functions; Working proactively with the local R&D and medical; liaising with global teams; working closely with the Corporate Affairs Associate, quadrant leaders and relevant cross functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; flair for storytelling
Process & Methodology
strategic development and execution of external activities, multichannel amplification of the corporate narrative, strategic development and delivery of the staff CONNECT engagement program
Full Job Description
## **Career Category** Government Affairs ## ## **Job Description** The Corporate Affairs Manager at Amgen supports the development and execution of corporate affairs strategies. This role is focused on managing the company's reputation and its relations with key stakeholders, including employees, media, government, and the public. This person often serves as the primary point of contact for external inquiries related to corporate affairs. If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing and delivering ever-better products that read over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us. **MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS UK** **LIVE** **What you will do** In this vital role, you will help co-lead the communications strategy for Amgen’s UK&I commercial affiliate and UK-based global R&D organisation. This will involve the strategic development and execution of external activities to enhance and protect Amgen’s reputation in the UK whilst also leading multichannel amplification of the corporate narrative. In addition, you will oversee the UK and Ireland staff engagement program CONNECT and manage overall internal communications across the UK and Ireland. This role reports into the UK Corporate Affairs Lead. Responsibilities include: * Working closely with the Corporate Affairs lead and agency partners to identify external opportunities to bring to life the broader Amgen UK narrative, enhancing and protecting Amgen’s reputation as a life sciences leader in the wider UK healthcare ecosystem * Leading the development of business relevant content and key messages for Amgen’s priority topics, with a view to translating them into a multichannel communications plan to support internal and external communicat
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