Senior Director, Government Affairs

Amgen • Washington, DC

104d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, you'll 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, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 5 years of government affairs and policy experience OR Master's degree and 8 years of government affairs and policy experience OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of government affairs and policy experience.

Nice To Haves

• Broad understanding of government affairs and policy.
• Senior level experience working with the Board in a government affairs function in industry trade association (BIO/PhRMA, etc.), multinational pharmaceutical company or government body.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to tailor tone and content to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated agility in managing cross-functional, virtual, and global teams.
• Ability to lead in a complex, matrixed environment and influence senior leadership.
• Strong program management, project execution, and decision-making skills.
• Clear, proactive communicator with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Resilient, collaborative, and adaptable mindset, with a strong drive for results.
• Deep respect for diverse perspectives, building trustful relationships across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning for the SVP and GGA&P Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Develop political and legislative engagement strategies for the CEO and select senior executives.
• Lead government affairs strategic operations, including compliance, budget strategy and oversight, and staff transitions.
• Manage and serve as 'air traffic control' around Amgen's engagement with U.S. trade associations (PhRMA, BIO, CLS, HLC, NPC).
• Develop concise messaging, policy memos, and materials for executive audiences and DC engagements.
• Lead all GGA&P compliance efforts (PAC, LD2, LD203, Board CRCC preparation) working closely with cross functional team members.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Ensure oversight and strategy for GGA&P budget across related cost centers working closely with team members handling day-to-day tasks.
• Work closely with DC office support team to ensure site needs are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Corporate Affairs, Law, Global Value & Access, HR, and executive stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree