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Accountabilities:

Develop and execute the Country Communications Strategy (Corporate Profile, Product PR etc.).

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and execute local corporate reputation strategy aligning messages across the business

• Manage outside resources and agency to execute strategies.

• Leadership Communications:

• Develop corporate narrative and briefing materials including messaging and FAQ for spokesperson; coordinate media interviews; work with the journalists to ensure the messages are correctly reported; provide counsel.

• Build and maintain relationships with key local media and strengthen the Amgen corporate profile via media

General Corporate Communications:

• In partnership with Corporate Affairs Function maintain consistent look and feel for site in all internal and external communications including Internet, intranet and site.

• Be a strategic partner to the GM and BUDs in questions re communications 

• Share best practice among cross country Corporate Affairs colleagues 

• Develop, execute and maintain local Corporate social media channels

• Ensure alignment with the regional and global corporate affairs organization 

• Maintain and improve corporate website as a platform

Product Communications:

• Work with the brand teams to understand their communication needs and collaborate to enhance their overall communication plans from corporate perspectives;

• Develops and executes local product PR strategy in alignment with local business unit needs and consistent with Global Product PR strategy

Internal Communications:

• Plan and execute internal communication initiatives

• Develop narratives and FAQ for GM;

• Host VIP visits (media, community leaders and elected officials, Amgen executives).

Special Situations:

• Work with Corporate Affairs and management to provide communications counsel for issues management

• Oversee the planning and execution of communications in Special Situations to minimize negative effects and build reputation as a responsible corporation.

Social Responsibility:

• Develop a community engagement strategy that delivers clear benefit to Amgen Turkey and supports local communities in meaningful ways; develop programs to deliver the strategy

Authority:

• Manage Corporate Affairs budget at country Level

• Select agencies to execute communication strategies

• Sign-off expenses and contracts (up to his/her approved limit)

Qualifications:

The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge, or the equivalent.

Minimum Requirements:

• University Degree

• Well-rounded knowledge and experience in public relations, including internal communications, minimum 7+ years experiences as a corporate communicator/strategic PR planner

• Basic knowledge in pharmaceutical business, disease state education and clinical data announcement

• Strong command of both English and Turkish speaking/writing

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in communications, public relations, or marketing

• Track record of successfully establishing and maintaining cultural transformation processes

• Record of success in participation on and in supporting teams

Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with knowledge and ability to work well within a matrix environment

• Develop and maintain relationships that inspire trust and respect. Building a network and being able to influence others to make things happen.

• Skilled in organizational communication and providing leaders and managers with communication skills counsel

• Analytical and strategic thinking with ability to formulate, develop and execute product communications and strategies

• Ability to champion ideas, focus on results and command respect through exercise of sound business judgment and clear decision-making

• Strong management skills-- planning, prioritization, objective setting, meeting management, project management and plan execution

• Excellent communication skills with an ability to efficiently and productively communicate both orally and in writing at all levels

• Demonstrates behavior consistent with Amgen’s Values.

• Business professional with capacity to grow and learn, self-aware, emotionally intelligent.