Sr Manager, Product Communications

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and evolve #RAREis platform to become the central hub for rare disease community and collaboration.
• Develop and execute coordinated thought leadership strategies to elevate Amgen's visibility and credibility in the rare disease space through the #RAREis program, including identifying and securing speaking engagements, media opportunities, leading white paper development and collaborating with leaders in rare disease.
• Drive internal alignment and engagement within the U.S. rare disease business, including incorporating relationships through initiatives like the #RAREis scholarship and #RAREis Global Advocate Grant.
• Oversee the operations of the #RAREis platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, Website/Blog), coordinating with regulatory and compliance teams as needed to ensure timely, relevant content, community engagement, and alignment with business and broader Amgen strategies.
• Help empower those living with rare disease to advocate for optimal care, policies and support of the diagnosis journey.
• Develop and execute Rare Disease Day campaign plans for Amgen, including global toolkits, U.S. brand integration, and opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and visibility.
• Expand external engagement by cultivating relationships to further rare disease visibility, awareness and drive sustainability and growth of key #RAREis programs.
• Establish and lead participation plans for rare disease business unit senior leadership and R&D teams in advocacy and Government Affairs events, ensuring alignment and visibility across priority initiatives.
• Collaborate with brand teams to identify and activate opportunities to feature disease education and therapeutic area patient narratives in partnership with #RAREis and marketing/ awareness campaigns.
• Partner with global Amgen teams to share learnings, knowledge and opportunities that can help create connections for rare disease communities and a shared Amgen narrative on the work around the world.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of communications/public relations experience.
• Or Master's degree and 4 years of communications/public relations experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree and 6 years of communications/public relations experience.
• Or Associate's degree and 10 years of communications/public relations experience.
• Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of communications/public relations experience.

Nice to Have

• 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.

Qualifications

• Formal educational background as specified in requirements (Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or High school diploma / GED).

Benefits & Perks

• 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.