Career Category

Government Affairs

Job Description

Accountabilities:

Develops and executes the Country Communications Strategy (Corporate Profile, Product PR etc.)

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

•Develops and executes 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.•Builds and maintains relationships with key local media and strengthen the Amgen corporate profile via media

General Corporate Communications:

•Maintain and improve corporate website as a platform •In partnership with Corporate  Affairs  Function  maintain consistent look and feel for site in all internal and external communications including Internet, intranet and site.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 strategyInternal Communications: •Plan and execute inner communication initiatives•Develop narratives and FAQ for GM;•Hosts VIP visits (media, community leaders and elected officials, Amgen executives).

Special Situations:

•Works with Corporate Affairs and management to provide communications counsel for issues management•Oversees 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 programmes to deliver the strategy

Authority:

•Manages the Corporate Affairs budget at Country Level•Selects agencies to execute communication strategies•Signs-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:

•Leadership skills with knowledge and ability to work well within a matrix environment •Developing and maintaining 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.

Join Us

If you're seeking a career where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others, a career where you can work at the absolute forefront of biotechnology with the top minds in the field, you'll find it at Amgen.

Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses.

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 but compete intensely to win. Together, we live the Amgen values as we continue advancing science to serve patients.

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