Corporate Affairs Senior Manager (Rare Disease)

Company: Amgen
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do. Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds 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, youll 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, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Corporate Affairs Senior Manager (Rare Disease) What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will lead integrated communications strategy and execution for UPLIZNA in IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) and pre-launch communications for an investigational therapy in Sjgrens disease. This role will be pivotal in shaping the narrative, driving awareness, and mobilizing action across patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and advocacy communities for two high-impact rare disease areas. This role requires a strategic communications leader who can think boldly, operate with agility, and deliver measurable impact. The Senior Manager will serve as a key bridge between the science, the story, and the stakeholdersbringing Amgens purpose to life through compelling, credible, and differentiated communications that drive awareness, trust, and activation among patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and advocates. Responsibilities: Develop and execute bold, insight-driven communications strategies that elevate UPLIZNAs differentiation in IgG4-RD and build pre-launch equity for Sjgrens. Serve as the communications lead in a cross-functional brand team, aligning messaging and activation plans with marketing, medical, advocacy, and access teams. Lead external engagement strategy, including earned media, influencer partnerships, and thought leadership that elevate awareness for UPLIZNA in IgG4-RD and build early awareness and enthusiasm for Amgens Sjgrens program. Shape the external narrative through high-impact storytelling, media engagement, and digital content that reflects Amgens leadership in rare disease. Deliver proactive media campaigns that translate science into emotionamplifying awareness, credibility, and urgency. Partner with brand and patient advocacy teams to amplify patient journeys and HCP education with credibility, authenticity, and empathy. Create integrated communications moments that drive disease recognition, diagnosis, and treatment activation across multiple audiences. Oversee agencies and creative partners to ensure flawless delivery of integrated communications across owned, earned, and social channels. Track and evaluate impact metrics to continuously optimize strategy and execution. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries Or Masters degree and 4 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries Or Bachelors degree and 6 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries Or Associates degree and 10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, advocacy, or marketing, preferably within healthcare or biotech industries Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Life Sciences, or related field Demonstrated success in leading integrated campaigns with internal and external stakeholders Experience working in rare disease or patient advocacy settings Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute across multiple workstreams Excellent written and verbal communication skills Passion for improving lives through patient-centered innovation and engagement What you can expect of 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, well support your journey every step of the way. 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. 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. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies. Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team. careers.amgen.com In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 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. 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.

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