Amgen Inc

Corporate Communications Operations, Manager

Amgen Inc$101K — $137K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree, OR Master's degree plus 2 years of experience, OR Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, OR Associate's degree plus 8 years of experience, OR High school diploma / GED plus 10 years of experience in related fields.
  • 5+ years in corporate communications, communications operations, or project management preferred.
  • Proven experience supporting senior leaders in complex organizations.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage priority projects and cross-functional workstreams to ensure alignment.
  • Track key priorities, milestones, decisions, and follow-up actions for effective management.
  • Coordinate leadership team meetings and ensure all necessary materials are prepared.
  • Support annual planning, goal setting, budget management, and team operational workflows.
  • Develop executive-ready updates and materials for the Vice President's review.
  • Connect initiatives across Corporate Communications teams and resolve interdependencies.
  • Identify opportunities for process simplification and enhancement of team effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
  • Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.
  • Award-winning time-off plans to promote work/life balance.
  • Flexible work models offered where possible.
Full Job Description
Career Category
Corporate Services
Job Description
Corporate Communications Operations, Manager

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will be supporting the Vice President and leadership team in managing the function's priorities, planning, and day-to-day operations. The role helps keep high-priority work on track, connects activity across teams, and brings structure and follow-through to key initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage priority projects and cross-functional workstreams.
  • Track key priorities, milestones, decisions, and follow-up actions.
  • Coordinate leadership team meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-through.
  • Support annual planning, goal setting, budget management, and team operating rhythms.
  • Develop executive-ready updates and materials for the Vice President.
  • Help connect work across Corporate Communications teams and resolve dependencies.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve team effectiveness.
  • Lead special projects and other priorities on behalf of the Vice President.


What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Master's degree and 2 years of communications, project management, business operations, or related experience

OR

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of communications, project management, business operations, or related experience

OR

Associate's degree and 8 years of communications, project management, business operations, or related experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of communications, project management, business operations, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, communications operations, project management, or a related field
  • Experience supporting a senior leader or leadership team in a complex organization
  • Experience managing multiple projects, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to organize complex work, establish clear plans, and drive projects through completion
  • Experience working across teams and functions to coordinate work and resolve issues
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and collaboration/project management tools
  • Strong project management skills, including developing workplans, managing timelines, tracking decisions and dependencies, and coordinating stakeholders
  • Ability to synthesize information and translate it into clear, concise communications, presentations, and leadership materials
  • Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
  • Ability to anticipate needs, identify gaps, and bring structure to ambiguous or evolving work
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with colleagues at all levels
  • Experience improving team processes, operating rhythms, workflows, and ways of working
  • Experience with communications planning, internal or external communications, or corporate affairs preferred
  • Experience in a global, matrixed organization and/or biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry preferred


What you can expect from 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.


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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Salary Range
101,904.80USD -137,871.20 USD

About Amgen Inc

Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases. The company is values-based and deeply rooted in science and innovation to transform new ideas and discoveries into medicines for patients with serious diseases. They offer products for treating illness in the areas of oncology/hematology, cardiovascular, inflammation, bone health, nephrology, and neuroscience.

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Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
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