Director, Government Affairs

How Might You Defy Imagination?

If you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives all that we do. It is key to our becoming one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies. We are global collaborators who achieve together—researching, manufacturing, and delivering ever-better products that reach over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of.

Director, Government Affairs

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, the Government Affairs Director will be part of the Global Government Affairs & Policy (GGA&P) organization, based in Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will be responsible for federal advocacy within the U.S. House, including lobbying and health care policy work, related compliance/project management, and other duties as assigned.

Encouraged travel: approximately 5 days per quarter (including over weekends); job also includes potential dinner and/or breakfast commitments on regular basis.

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our outstanding contributions to serve patients. Amgen provides a collaborative and creative culture in a company with a consistent track record of innovation. Our culture encourages open dialogue and diverse views to land on the best solutions, and we help ensure our staff are equipped to excel today and tomorrow.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 4 years experience working as congressional/committee staff and/or in a government affairs role off the Hill Or
• Master’s degree and 7 years experience working as congressional/committee staff and/or in a government affairs role off the Hill Or
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years experience working as congressional/committee staff and/or in a government affairs role off the Hill

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 or more years of House experience.
• Lobbying and health care policy background (Hill, federal agency, or with corporate/trade association’s government affairs office).
• 8 or more years of proven experience in biopharma corporate or trade association’s government affairs office, Congress, or federal agency position.
• Positive relationships with staff from the key lawmaking committees in the House, including the Energy & Commerce committee.
• Solid understanding of the current U.S. healthcare landscape including how the Medicare/Medicaid programs operate.
• Basic understanding of biopharmaceutical industry trends, especially in the areas of healthcare reform, value, and access.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with internal partners in Washington, D.C., corporate headquarters, trade associations, and other parties as required.
• Solid understanding of general U.S. government affairs compliance including federal, lobby disclosure and LD203 requirements and encouraging processes.
• Ability to attend fundraising events on behalf of the Amgen PAC that may include out of town weekend travel in addition to evening/morning events in D.C.
• Skilled writer and communicator that can vary altitude of messaging based on audience.
• Strong dedication to ethics and compliance.
• Ability to drive processes forward in a timely manner.
• Willingness to tackle new projects as assigned.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and forward-leaning office technology.
• Results-oriented, self-starter with proven ability to distill sophisticated issues into concise talking points, position papers, and slides; attention to detail; ability to multi-task; standout colleague, with an ability to work independently in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Thrive

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that deal with others, we also work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

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.

Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan comprising 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 including:

• 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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

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Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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.