UK Corporate Affairs Manager

Career Category

Government Affairs

Job Description

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 17 million patients worldwide. It’s time for a career you can be proud of. Join us.

MANAGER CORPORATE AFFAIRS UK

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What you will do

In this role, you will support the UK Corporate Affairs Lead in delivering communications that strengthen Amgen’s reputation, support business priorities and engage employees across the UK & Ireland commercial affiliate and UK-based global R&D footprint.

You will help shape clear, compelling communications across external, internal, digital and leadership channels, working closely with colleagues in Commercial, Medical, R&D, Policy/Government Affairs, HR and global Corporate Affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute communications plans aligned to UK & Ireland business priorities, including corporate reputation, product milestones, R&D news, policy/access priorities and employee engagement.
• Create clear messages and high-quality content for internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with Amgen’s global narrative and local compliance requirements.
• Identify and deliver high-impact media, digital and stakeholder opportunities that bring Amgen’s UK story to life and support share of voice in priority areas.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support communications around data, regulatory milestones, launches, issues and external partnerships.
• Lead internal communications across UK & Ireland, including editorial planning, leadership communications and the CONNECT employee engagement programme.
• Manage agency and vendor support as needed, ensuring work is focused, high quality and aligned to business priorities.

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What we expect of you

• Relevant experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or corporate communications, either in-house or agency-side.
• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare, pharmaceutical and media environment; familiarity with the ABPI Code is essential.
• Experience developing strategic communications plans, messages and multichannel content for internal and external audiences.
• Strong writing, storytelling and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and partner with senior leaders, cross-functional teams and global colleagues.
• Strong digital and content judgement; experience with social media, analytics, Microsoft suite and emerging AI tools helpful.
• Degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, public relations, business, science or a related field.

LOCATION The team has a virtual first approach, working flexibly from home with regular team connection opportunities at our Uxbridge and/or Cambridge next generation workspaces.

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What you can expect of us

Just as we strive to develop innovative treatments to care for patients with serious illnesses, we strive to ensure the professional and personal fulfilment and wellbeing of our staff.

• Opportunities to learn and develop across our global organisation
• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

APPLY NOW

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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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 organisation 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.

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