Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Canada

Amgen Inc. (IR); Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs to lead strategic communications, guide external messaging and oversee internal communications across the country.

You will partner with the affiliate Leadership Team, work with journalists, social media, and government affairs to advance Canada's priorities while aligning with global strategies and the ELMAC stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field plus relevant experience.
• Proven fluency in English to operate in a global context.
• Experience in corporate communications, media relations and internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Strategic communications planning, execution and measurement.
• External communications including media relations, digital media and social media.
• Issues management and internal communications.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Professional degree in a related field

High school diploma / GED with extensive experience

Job description

Career Category Corporate Services 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.

Title

Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Canada

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world.

Role Responsibilities

• 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, providing senior 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.

Execution Tactics

• 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

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

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

Salary

Salary Range 140,495.65 CAD - 190,082.35 CAD

Company Culture and Values

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

EEO and Accommodation

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.

Additional Information

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.

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.