Amgen seeks a State Government Affairs Senior Manager to lead local government and community engagement activities in Los Angeles and southern California. In this role, you will be the primary liaison between Amgen and local policy makers, industry groups, and community leaders, advocating for policies that align with the company’s mission and business objectives.

What You'll Do

Serve as Amgen’s main point of contact with Los Angeles and other local elected officials.
Build strong relationships with local and state elected officials, community-based organizations, and civic partners to elevate Amgen’s visibility.
Facilitate relationships between campus leadership and city/county officials via site visits and external engagements.
Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments, providing timely analysis and updates to internal stakeholders.
Ensure all local messaging aligns with Amgen’s broader government affairs and policy communications.
Collaborate closely with the ATO Site and local Corporate Affairs team.
Support Federal and State Government Affairs teams by covering meetings and events with Members of Congress in southern California.
Coordinate site visits and events for government officials and community stakeholders at ATO.
Expand Amgen’s community engagement strategy beyond legislative interests to include educational institutions and local non-profits.
Represent Amgen in relevant state and local trade associations and coalitions, taking leadership roles as appropriate.
Collaborate across Government Affairs, Policy, Corporate Affairs, Site Operations, Legal, and Alliance Development teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
Partner with internal functions to develop briefing materials, policy positions, and presentations for California stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Doctorate degree and 2 years of government affairs or policy experience
Or Master’s degree and 4 years of government affairs or policy experience
Or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of government affairs or policy experience
Or Associate’s degree and 10 years of government affairs or policy experience
Or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of government affairs or policy experience

Nice to Have

5+ years of experience in California state government, policy, or external affairs, with a strong network in southern California and/or Sacramento
Deep understanding of the California legislative and regulatory environment
Experience in community engagement, public-private partnerships, or trade associations
Strong communication skills for representing the company to elected officials and diverse stakeholders
Strong political acumen
Poised public speaking ability for internal tours and group presentations
Prior experience in a state legislative office or corporate government office
Background in the life sciences sector
Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and build coalitions
Demonstrated critical thinking, policy analysis, and project management skills
Ability to travel within California up to 20% of the time, plus additional trips for meetings and site visits

Team & Environment

This role works in coordination with the State Government Affairs Director for California and collaborates across Government Affairs, Policy, Corporate Affairs, Site Operations, Legal, and Alliance Development teams.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $163,011 - $200,901
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
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

Work Mode

This position is based locally in Los Angeles, California.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.