Career CategoryCorporate Services
Job DescriptionCorporate Affairs DirectorWhat you will doLet's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will lead the development and execution of enterprise corporate marketing strategies that strengthen Amgen's brand, increase stakeholder engagement, and advance the company's reputation.
The Director will oversee corporate brand marketing, paid media, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships, serving as the subject matter expert for corporate marketing across Corporate Affairs. This leader will bring deep expertise in audience strategy, integrated marketing, campaign development, and measurement, applying modern marketing principles to elevate Amgen's visibility and influence among key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will partner closely with Corporate Affairs, Product Marketing, Digital, Media, Human Resources, and agency partners to develop data-driven programs that build brand equity, amplify corporate storytelling, and drive measurable outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a new function, establish operating models and best practices, and recruit a high-performing team.
Responsibilities:- Lead enterprise brand marketing strategy and execution to drive awareness, engagement, and reputation.
- Serve as SME to advise on audience, campaigns, channels, and optimization.
- Partner cross-functionally to translate brand strategy into integrated, impactful programs.
- Identify opportunities to enhance visibility, positioning, and audience engagement.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise business, communications, and reputation priorities.
- Lead end-to-end paid media strategy across digital and emerging channels.
- Develop audience segmentation and targeting to maximize effectiveness.
- Deliver integrated campaigns across paid, owned, earned, and shared channels.
- Establish measurement frameworks linking investments to business outcomes.
- Evaluate emerging platforms, technologies, and approaches to improve performance.
- Lead enterprise sponsorship and partnership strategy end-to-end.
- Source, negotiate, and manage partnerships to strengthen brand visibility and reputation.
- Develop integrated activation plans across channels.
- Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and measurable value delivery.
- Implement frameworks to assess performance and guide investments.
- Partner with Product Marketing and Commercial teams to drive best practices and innovation.
- Lead agencies and external partners to ensure strategic and creative excellence.
- Build and develop high-performing teams.
- Establish scalable operating models, processes, and governance.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What we expect of youWe are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The strategic leader we seek is a collaborative, data-driven, with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:Doctorate degree and 4 years of marketing, communications, or related experience
OR
Master's degree and 7 years of marketing, communications, or related experience
OR
Bachelor's degree and 9 years of marketing, communications, or related experience
Preferred Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience in brand marketing, integrated marketing, corporate marketing, sponsorships, media, or related disciplines.
- Expertise in audience strategy, segmentation, omnichannel campaign development, paid media, and marketing measurement.
- Experience developing and leading enterprise-level marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and reputation outcomes.
- Demonstrated success managing sponsorship portfolios, strategic partnerships, or experiential marketing programs.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing platforms, analytics, marketing technologies, and emerging marketing trends.
- Experience building teams, creating new capabilities, and leading through growth and organizational change.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead cross-functional initiatives across complex organizations.
- Experience working within biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
- Agency experience or significant experience managing agency relationships preferred.
What you can expect of usAs 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.
Salary Range180,551.90USD -244,276.10 USD
