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Amgen Corporate Affairs Senior Associate in Lisbon, Portugal
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
THE AMGEN CAPABILITY CENTER IN LISBON, PORTUGAL (ACCP ) will be home to over 300 multi-national and multi-cultural employees, representing a broad range of cross-functional capabilities, including Commercial, General and Administrative, Information Systems, Research and Development, and more. The ACCP will offer rich career growth and development opportunities, regional and global exposure, and the opportunity to LIVE, WIN and THRIVE in one of Europe’s most attractive cities.
Our ACCP brand-new offices are located in Sete Rios, in the vibrant city center of Lisbon.
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 read over 10 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.
Corporate Affairs Senior Associate
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What you will do
This role will be a key member of ACCP Corporate Affairs team supporting the planning, execution, and measurement of Amgen's corporate affairs strategy across internal and external channels. This role will report to ACCP Corporate Affairs Lead and work with other stakeholders to create and distribute compelling content that showcases Amgen's mission, values, culture, innovation, and ESG framework. The Corporate Affairs Senior Associate will also monitor and moderate corporate affairs trends, respond to inquiries, and raise issues as needed.
The responsibilities of the role will include:
Identify and support the deployment of engaging and relevant business content for internal and external communications channels.
Network and collaborate with teams, leaders, and functions to amplify the Amgen narrative through effective Corporate Affairs tactics and channels.
Develop an Editorial Schedule to publish, monitor, and analyze communication outcomes and results.
Work closely with HR teams to ensure consistency and alignment, mainly on DI&B and Employer Branding initiatives and activities.
Track and report on key performance indicators, such as reach, engagement, and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
Support capability and connectivity across different teams by supporting the execution of business meetings and a regular cadence of staff engagement events and activities.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of ACCP internal and external communications in support of Amgen´s brand and reputation with big focus on ESG and Employer Branding.
Stay abreast of corporate affairs trends, standard processes, and emerging platforms, and propose new and innovative ways to use the work across Operations in support of Amgen’s brand and reputation.
What we expect of you
Our ideal candidate is a great teammate with a customer focus, problem-solving and result-oriented attitude. You can handle multiple tasks, prioritizing them in a logical manner and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum requirements
Master´s or Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, management or in the social sciences field.
3 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in corporate communication and/or people and culture areas
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a flair for storytelling and a keen eye for detail.
Strong knowledge of communication channels, platforms, and tools.
Creative and strategic problem solver, with the ability to translate technical information into engaging and accessible content.
Collaborative and proactive teammate, with the ability to work effectively with diverse partners and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Advanced English: verbal and written
Preferred requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft office system (PowerPoint, Word, Office)
Passionate and knowledgeable about biotechnology, healthcare, and social responsibility.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a regulated environment.
Experience with volunteering work.
Social media experience
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What you can expect of us
Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.
A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, try new things, and act.
Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.
Flexible work arrangements.
Equal opportunity statement
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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 diseases, 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.
Our culture is what makes Amgen a special place to work. We have a powerful shared purpose around our mission – to serve patients. We respect one another, recognize contributions, and have embedded collaboration, trust, empowerment, and inclusion in all that we do.
We equip all our staff members to live well-rounded, healthy lives. Most recently, Amgen added benefits for transgender employees and continues to pride itself on industry-leading, family-friendly offerings for families of all compositions.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and uses its expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
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.