Senior Director, Government Affairs

Career Category

Government Affairs

Job Description

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re 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. 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.

Senior Director, Government Affairs

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role the Government Affairs Sr Director is responsible for driving Amgen’s strategic engagement in health policy, government relations, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in managing strategic day to day operations for the government affairs function, working with the SVP Global Government Affairs & Policy to advance Amgen’s policy objectives across federal, state, and international levels.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Drive strategic planning for the SVP and GGA&P Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Develop political and legislative engagement strategies for the CEO and select senior executives.
• Lead government affairs strategic operations, including compliance, budget strategy and oversight, and staff transitions.
• Policy & External Engagement
• Manage and serve as “air traffic control” around Amgen’s engagement with U.S. trade associations (PhRMA, BIO, CLS, HLC, NPC).
• Develop concise messaging, policy memos, and materials for executive audiences and DC engagements.

Compliance & Governance

• Lead all GGA&P compliance efforts (PAC, LD2, LD203, Board CRCC preparation) working closely with cross functional team members.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Ensure oversight and strategy for GGA&P budget across related cost centers working closely with team members handling day-to-day tasks.

Team & Organizational Support

• Work closely with DC office support team to ensure site needs are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Affairs, Law, Global Value & Access, HR, and executive stakeholders.
• What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a collaborative leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 5 years of government affairs and policy experience

Or

Master’s degree and 8 years of government affairs and policy experience

Or

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of government affairs and policy experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broad understanding of government affairs and policy
• Senior level experience working with the Board in a government affairs function in industry trade association (BIO/PhRMA, etc.), multinational pharmaceutical company or government body.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to tailor tone and content to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated agility in managing cross-functional, virtual, and global teams.
• Ability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment and influence senior leadership.
• Strong program management, project execution, and decision-making skills.
• Clear, proactive communicator with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Resilient, collaborative, and adaptable mindset, with a strong drive for results.
• Deep respect for diverse perspectives, building trustful relationships across teams and functions.
• What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A 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

• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application Deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range

238,014.00 USD - 272,689.00 USD