Corporate Communications Operations, Manager

Amgen Inc. (IR); Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a talented Corporate Communications Operations Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA to support the VP and leadership team by prioritizing, planning, and coordinating day-to-day operations. The role ensures progress on high-priority initiatives, aligns activities across teams, and delivers executive-ready updates for senior leadership.

The position requires strong project management, communications skills, and the ability to navigate a complex, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree with 2+ years in communications, project management, operations, or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in communications, project management, operations, or related experience.
• Associate’s degree with 8+ years in communications, project management, or related experience.
• High school diploma with 10+ years in communications, project management, or related experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Communications

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration tools

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Salary Range

Salary Range 101,904.80USD -137,871.20 USD

About Amgen

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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