Business Performance Senior Director, Corporate Affairs 

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

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. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases, and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Business Performance Senior Director, Corporate Affairs 

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will In this crucial position, you will:  

Provide leadership for the Business Performance, Transformation, and Data & Analytics functions within Corporate Affairs. Working across the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and enterprise partners, this role drives organizational effectiveness, enables technology and workforce transformation, and delivers the insights and capabilities needed to improve business performance and support future growth. 

Responsibilities: 

• Establish and oversee the Corporate Affairs Business Performance function, defining its operating model, priorities, and measures of success. 

• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of business performance, transformation, and data analytics professionals 

• Manage complex, high-impact transformation initiatives across Corporate Affairs, working closely with the Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and enterprise partners, including Technology & Workforce Strategy, Finance, Global Strategic Sourcing, and HR 

• Partner with the Strategic Planning & Operations Director to identify and implement business performance improvements that enhance execution, optimize processes, and increase organizational effectiveness. 

• Lead change management and organizational readiness efforts to support the successful adoption of new technologies, capabilities, processes, and operating models. 

• Lead the Corporate Affairs Data, Insights & Analytics capability, establishing the strategy, governance, and standards for how data is collected, integrated, and leveraged across the function. 

• Develop executive dashboards, performance reporting, and actionable insights that enable leaders to measure impact, identify trends, and make informed business decisions. 

• Partner with HR and Corporate Affairs leaders to build a future-ready organization by developing onboarding, learning, and capability-building programs that strengthen internal expertise, accelerate adoption of new technologies, and reduce reliance on external agencies. 

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree and 5 years of experience in business performance, strategy, business operations, analytics, planning, transformation, or a related discipline

OR

Master’s degree and 8  years experience in business performance, strategy, business operations, analytics, planning, transformation, or a related discipline

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 10 years experience in business performance, strategy, business operations, analytics, planning, transformation, or a related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant progressive experience in business performance, transformation, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, analytics, management consulting, or related discipline. 

• Demonstrated success building or leading business performance and transformation capabilities within a complex, global organization. 

• Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from assessment and solution design through implementation and measurable value realization. 

• Strong understanding of data, analytics, AI-enabled capabilities, automation, and technology-enabled operating models, preferably with expertise in leading edge communications data and intelligence. 

• Experience in biotechnology, biopharma, healthcare, or another highly regulated and science-based industry strongly preferred. 

• Experience supporting Corporate Affairs, communications, public affairs, reputation, or another stakeholder-facing function preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability across a matrixed organization. 

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams that combine business, transformation, analytics, and technical expertise. 

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

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.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of 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 that may include:

• 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

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 and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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