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Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing 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.

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Career Category

Government Affairs

Job Description

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages 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. Every year, Amgen is included on numerous best employers’ lists worldwide, as we understand that our success rests on attracting and retaining the best talent.

Would you like to make an impact?

We are currently seeking a Health Policy Lead to join our Swiss Affiliate based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. The successful candidate will be accountable for the development and implementation of Swiss policy plan that delivers against long-term business strategy. In addition the Health Policy Lead will be responsible for critical relationships with policy makers, advocacy groups and other key external stakeholders as well as strategic leadership of external policy engagement plans.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead development of Swiss policy plan and ensure flawless execution


• Develop Amgen Switzerland long-term government affairs vision


• Lead Policy Shaping Team consisting of medical director, communications manager, regulatory affairs lead and General Manager


• Collaborate with Policy Shaping Team to ensure the policy plan supports the access and reimbursement plans for Amgen products and ensure advocacy strategies are included in Access/Brand plans


• Ensure Amgen is considered the most valued biopharma company by policy makers, advocacy groups and other key external stakeholders


• Ensures the organization is aware of relevant policies under discussion including emerging policy issues that would present a threat or an opportunity to Amgen’s short and long term’s objectives


• Collects intelligence and communicates analysis to local team, regional VA&P team and key cross-functional colleagues as needed in a proactive and timely manner


• Reaches out to internal stakeholders and in particular the regional VA&P team for support on local positioning, resources and training needs


• Actively participates in Value, Access and Policy Committee and department meetings


• Actively participates in Interpharma, forums and various working groups to shape industry strategy

Your profile:

• Doctorate degree & 4 years of government affairs/policy related experience OR


• Master’s degree & 7 years of government affairs/policy related experience OR


• Bachelor’s degree & 9 years of government affairs/policy related experience


• You possess experience in representing corporate interests at local trade associations, driving key policy positions and building coalitions as needed


• You have strong oral and written communications skills in local languages (German, French, Italian) and proficient in English


• Ideally you have the following background: Previous experience working for government or parliament, and/or in government affairs team of pharma company (e.g. as Government Affairs lead or in-house lobbyist); and/or experience in public affairs consultancy with pharma clients; and/or experience in local trade association


• You are able to work effectively with key stakeholders to build trust and support by identifying mutual interests and agendas


• Understand how to engage and mobilize patient advocacy groups to take appropriate action in support of specific issues, such as access, and to support Amgen and the biopharmaceutical industry overall


• Skilled at advocacy, influence and persuasion: able to convince others to act on information or recommendations based on compelling logic or common best interests


• You possess unquestionable integrity and a sense of confidence, balanced with humility and sense of humor

Are you keen on contributing to improve patients' lives?

Does this sound like the perfect next step in your career?

If you answer both questions with yes, please submit your application online.

We understand that to successfully sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients — we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Möchten Sie für das Leben anderer Menschen etwas bewirken und an der Spitze der Biotechnologie stehen? Dann sind Sie bei Amgen genau richtig, denn bei uns können Sie mit den Experten auf diesem Gebiet zusammenarbeiten.

Als Pionier der Biotechnologie erforscht, entwickelt und produziert Amgen innovative Therapien. Unsere Arzneimittel helfen Millionen von Patienten bei ihrem Kampf gegen Krebs, Nierenerkrankungen, rheumatoide Arthritis und andere schwere Erkrankungen.

Bei Amgen wird ein offenes Arbeitsumfeld gefördert, in dem hoch qualifizierte Mitarbeiter mit unterschiedlichem ethische kulturellen Hintergrund engagiert zusammenarbeiten, sich gegenseitig respektieren und die Wissenschaft zum Wohle der Patienten voranbringen. Unsere Unternehmenswerte bilden dabei die Grundlage unserer täglichen Arbeit.

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Career Category

Government Affairs

Job Description

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages 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. Every year, Amgen is included on numerous best employers’ lists worldwide, as we understand that our success rests on attracting and retaining the best talent.

Would you like to make an impact?

We are currently seeking a Health Policy Lead to join our Swiss Affiliate based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. The successful candidate will be accountable for the development and implementation of Swiss policy plan that delivers against long-term business strategy. In addition the Health Policy Lead will be responsible for critical relationships with policy makers, advocacy groups and other key external stakeholders as well as strategic leadership of external policy engagement plans.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead development of Swiss policy plan and ensure flawless execution


• Develop Amgen Switzerland long-term government affairs vision


• Lead Policy Shaping Team consisting of medical director, communications manager, regulatory affairs lead and General Manager


• Collaborate with Policy Shaping Team to ensure the policy plan supports the access and reimbursement plans for Amgen products and ensure advocacy strategies are included in Access/Brand plans


• Ensure Amgen is considered the most valued biopharma company by policy makers, advocacy groups and other key external stakeholders


• Ensures the organization is aware of relevant policies under discussion including emerging policy issues that would present a threat or an opportunity to Amgen’s short and long term’s objectives


• Collects intelligence and communicates analysis to local team, regional VA&P team and key cross-functional colleagues as needed in a proactive and timely manner


• Reaches out to internal stakeholders and in particular the regional VA&P team for support on local positioning, resources and training needs


• Actively participates in Value, Access and Policy Committee and department meetings


• Actively participates in Interpharma, forums and various working groups to shape industry strategy

Your profile:

• Doctorate degree & 4 years of government affairs/policy related experience OR


• Master’s degree & 7 years of government affairs/policy related experience OR


• Bachelor’s degree & 9 years of government affairs/policy related experience


• You possess experience in representing corporate interests at local trade associations, driving key policy positions and building coalitions as needed


• You have strong oral and written communications skills in local languages (German, French, Italian) and proficient in English


• Ideally you have the following background: Previous experience working for government or parliament, and/or in government affairs team of pharma company (e.g. as Government Affairs lead or in-house lobbyist); and/or experience in public affairs consultancy with pharma clients; and/or experience in local trade association


• You are able to work effectively with key stakeholders to build trust and support by identifying mutual interests and agendas


• Understand how to engage and mobilize patient advocacy groups to take appropriate action in support of specific issues, such as access, and to support Amgen and the biopharmaceutical industry overall


• Skilled at advocacy, influence and persuasion: able to convince others to act on information or recommendations based on compelling logic or common best interests


• You possess unquestionable integrity and a sense of confidence, balanced with humility and sense of humor

Are you keen on contributing to improve patients' lives?

Does this sound like the perfect next step in your career?

If you answer both questions with yes, please submit your application online.

We understand that to successfully sustain and grow as a global enterprise and deliver for patients — we must ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Möchten Sie für das Leben anderer Menschen etwas bewirken und an der Spitze der Biotechnologie stehen? Dann sind Sie bei Amgen genau richtig, denn bei uns können Sie mit den Experten auf diesem Gebiet zusammenarbeiten.

Als Pionier der Biotechnologie erforscht, entwickelt und produziert Amgen innovative Therapien. Unsere Arzneimittel helfen Millionen von Patienten bei ihrem Kampf gegen Krebs, Nierenerkrankungen, rheumatoide Arthritis und andere schwere Erkrankungen.

Bei Amgen wird ein offenes Arbeitsumfeld gefördert, in dem hoch qualifizierte Mitarbeiter mit unterschiedlichem ethische kulturellen Hintergrund engagiert zusammenarbeiten, sich gegenseitig respektieren und die Wissenschaft zum Wohle der Patienten voranbringen. Unsere Unternehmenswerte bilden dabei die Grundlage unserer täglichen Arbeit.

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