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At Amgen we are committed to being science-based and follow a continuous learning approach to advancing science, driving discovery, and igniting innovation that works to help reduce disease. It is in this context that we endorse an inclusive and diverse workforce that helps fuel scientific innovation and problem solving, leading to better scientific solutions that benefit both patients and society.

Responsibilities:

• Initiates, develops, and supports Amgen advocacy partnerships
• Actively collaborates with advocacy organizations to develop educational materials, platforms, and programs
• Uses patient insights to address access hurdles and initiates solution-based advocacy
• Supports the partnership with active advocates on initiatives in areas of mutual interest
• Coordinates projects focused on building Amgen corporate image and specific areas of development
• Coordinates PR activities
• Participates in the initiation and execution of local PR strategy plan in alignment with local needs and consistent with Corporate Communication PR strategy
• Builds and maintains relationship with key local media
• Leads all internal communication projects
• Develops target group specific corporate and VA&P materials
• Responsible for screening and selection of external agencies, advertising partners, suppliers as well as correspondence and coordination of deadlines
• Organizes and prepares the necessary set of documentations for the whole list of business activities of the VA&P department adhering to compliance guidance and company’s SOPs;
• Participates or manages internal and external projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in PR and communications, marketing, economics or other relevant for the position areas
• Communication experience with background in public relations and media relations of minimum 2 years (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry)
• Understanding of country local health care system and decision-making
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills to establish materials for internal and external communication
• Strong project management and organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Fluency in local language and English
• Experience in matrix environment

Competencies:

• Skills in handling multiple responsibilities, priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure.
• Effective interactions in a team or matrixed environment.
• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented & accurate, analytical skills. 
• Must be a team player, self-starter, persistent, tactful, and persuasive.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (writing and presentations).
• Demonstrates creative approach and out-of-the box thinking
• Must be capable of growth and increased responsibility