Amgen Inc

Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Canada

Amgen Inc • $140K — $190K *
Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR
  • Professional degree with 10 years of relevant experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED with 12 years of relevant experience
  • 2 years of managerial experience or leadership in projects

Responsibilities

  • Serve on the Leadership Team providing strategic counsel
  • Collaborate with various functions to support corporate priorities
  • Work closely with ELMAC team for localized communication strategies
  • Execute external and internal communications and issues management
  • Develop relationships with key journalists and manage social media channels
  • Advise on pharmaceutical policy communications and ESG requirements
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and corporate policies

Benefits

  • Personal and professional growth opportunities
  • Supportive collaborative culture
  • Recognition as a top company for career growth
  • Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans
  • Focus on employee well-being
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Career Category
Corporate Services
Job Description

Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Canada

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will report to the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs for the ELMAC region, comprised of Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Canada. This person will be part of the commercial affiliate that is responsible for delivering important and innovative medicines to patients.

Role responsibilities include strategic communications planning, execution and measurement; external communications, including media relations, digital media and social media; issues management and internal communications. The role will not have direct reports but will have local support from a public relations agency and will work closely with the Corporate Affairs strategic team in Portugal.

What you will do

  • Combine Corporate Affairs technical expertise with a deep understanding of Canada's business priorities as part of our mission to serve patients. Serve as a member of the affiliate Leadership Team, providingsenior strategic counsel aligned to support these priorities, Amgen's corporate reputation and the evolving market dynamics.


  • Work within a matrixed organization as an enabling partner by collaborating with other functions, including Brand teams, Value, Access & Pricing, Medical Affairs, Government Affairs, Human Resources and other teams to deliver against the country's key priorities.


  • Work in close coordination with the newly established ELMAC Corporate Affairs strategic team based in Portugal by leveraging provided materials and localizing to country-specific needs and opportunities. Serve as an important member of the ELMAC Corporate Affairs team, proactively sharing insights and learnings.


  • Focus on execution of tactics including external communications, leadership messaging, issues management and some internal communications, which will include:
    • Understand key audiences in Canada to ensure appropriate and aligned messaging.
    • Track key trends, tactical impact and signals in the market.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with key journalists within Canada.
    • Manage social media channels with appropriate strategy to reach target audiences.
    • Support local issues management, in partnership with regional and global colleagues when needed, including monitoring and escalation.
    • Leverage employee communications initiatives to convey important updates and support connectivity across internal audiences.
    • Continue to learn about and leverage innovative tools to focus on highest impact work. This includes enterprise AI technologies


  • Must understand local pharmaceutical policy environment and provide communications support in partnership with Government Affairs and Value, Access & Pricing teams. Also, understand ESG requirements and provide communications counsel and support accordingly.


  • Understand and follow local processes, regulations and laws. Responsible for ensuring the company is represented in alignment with corporate policies, including Amgen brand governance.


What we expect of you

Basic Qualifications:
  • Master's degree and 5 years of Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field experience OR
  • Bachelor's degree and 7 years of Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field experience OR
  • Professional degree and 10 years of Business, Marketing, Communications, Strategy, Analytics, or a related field experience OR
  • High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field experience AND
  • 2 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
  • Professional fluency in English to operate in a truly global context


  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong experience executing internal and external communications, including executive messaging, employee engagement, media relations, digital media and social media.
  • Strong analytical capability, with experience in measurement, reporting and insights-driven decision-making.
  • Highly self-directed leader with a proven ability to operate independently and drive outcomes in rapidly changing environments.
  • Experience operating in a matrixed environment, with responsibility for navigating local and enterprise priorities.
  • Strong critical thinking and strategic planning skills, with the ability to solve problems creatively yet compliantly.
  • Experience in the healthcare sector and established media relationships within Canada.


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.

Amgen is proud to have been recognized as one of LinkedIn Top 25 Companies in Canada for career growth. Click HERE for more details.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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

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Salary Range
140,495.65 CAD - 190,082.35 CAD

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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Learn more about Amgen Inc
Size
24,200 employees
Market Cap
$141.2 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$7.2 billion
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$25.4 billion
NASDAQ
AMGN
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