State Government Affairs Senior Manager – Los Angeles

Career Category

Government Affairs

Job Description

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. 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.

State Government Affairs Senior Manager – Los Angeles

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world! In this vital role, the State Government Affairs Senior Manager – Los Angeles, in coordination with the State Government Affairs Director – California, will lead Amgen’s local government affairs and community engagement activities with a strong focus on Los Angeles and other parts of southern California. The Sr. Manager will serve as the primary liaison between Amgen and local policy makers, industry groups, and community leaders to advocate for policies that align with Amgen’s mission and business objectives, while also helping facilitate relationships between Amgen leadership and city/county elected officials.

We are seeking a candidate who is able to work in proximity to Los Angeles, California, with the ability to travel up to 20% to various parts of Southern and Northern California.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Amgen’s main point of contact with Los Angeles and other local elected officials

• Build strong and productive relationships with relevant local/state elected officials, community-based organizations, and civic partners to elevate Amgen’s visibility

• Facilitate relationships between campus leadership and city/county elected officials via ATO site visits/tours and external engagements.

• Monitor state legislative and regulatory developments and provide timely analysis and updates to internal stakeholders

• Ensure internal and external messaging in Los Angeles is aligned with Amgen’s broader government affairs and policy messaging.

• Collaborate closely with ATO Site and local Corporate Affairs team

• Support Federal and State Govt Affairs teams as needed – e.g., cover LA- and district-based meetings and events with Members of Congress in southern California

• Coordinate site visits and events for government officials and community stakeholders at ATO

• Increase Amgen’s ATO community engagement strategy beyond legislative/political interests – e.g., educational institution and local non-profit involvement reinforce Amgen’s social responsibility and science education efforts

• Represent Amgen in relevant state and local trade associations and coalitions (e.g., BIOCOM, California Life Sciences Association), including leadership roles as appropriate.

• Collaborate across Amgen’s Government Affairs, Policy, Corporate Affairs, Site Operations, Legal and Alliance Development teams to ensure alignment and integration of state engagement with broader corporate objectives

• Partner with internal functions to develop briefing materials, policy positions, and presentations tailored to California stakeholders

What we expect of you

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

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in California state government, policy, or external affairs, with a strong network of relationships in southern California and/or Sacramento

• Deep understanding of the California legislative and regulatory environment

• Experience in c