Senior Associate Accelerating Talent

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.

Senior Associate Accelerating Talent

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital role you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee development experience across GCO. As the team's creative and operational anchor, this role drives the development, delivery, and measurement of high-impact talent initiatives that enhance career growth, digital fluency, and engagement across the enterprise.

This individual combines program management excellence with creative storytelling, technology integration, and relationship building to bring Accelerating Talent's strategy to life. Whether managing flagship programs, producing engaging digital content, or optimizing learning platforms, this role ensures every interaction reinforces Amgen's commitment to developing a future-ready workforce.

Program & Experience Management

• Lead execution of flagship programs including the Commercial Discovery Program (CDP) and related enterprise talent initiatives.
• Manage recruiting, placement, and participant engagement, ensuring a high-quality, impactful experience.
• Partner with program lead onCommercial Leadership Program (CLP)support, logistics, and communications to sustain alignment and excellence.
• Collect and interpret program metrics through surveys, focus groups, dashboards, and storytelling that turns data into insight.
• Continuously improve program design, experience, and delivery through external benchmarking and creative experimentation.

Creative Content & Communications

• Design and produce multimedia content (including videos, graphics, presentations, and marketing materials) to promote programs and showcase success stories.
• Create compelling digital narratives that celebrate growth, innovation, and impact across Accelerating Talent initiatives.
• Draft and manage communications for campaigns, announcements, and enterprise storytelling aligned with the team's annual communication plan.
• Contribute to and evolve the Accelerating Talent brand voice across platforms.

Technology & Innovation

• Manage and enhance the GCO Talent Portal and related SharePoint sites to ensure engaging and intuitive user experiences.
• Serve as a key member of the AI Integration Workstream, helping embed digital tools and intelligent technologies into talent programs and communications.
• Explore and deploy creative technologies (e.g., AI-assisted content creation, chatbots, analytics) to elevate learner engagement and efficiency.
• Act as a bridge between Talent, IT, and Communications teams to ensure seamless technology adoption.

Events & Engagement

• Plan and execute in-person and virtual events including workshops, town halls, and recognition experiences that foster connection and learning.
• Partner across business units to create engaging, well-produced, and visually dynamic experiences that reflect the Amgen culture.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Accelerating Talent team, strengthening relationships across the organization.

Operations & Partnership

• Manage budgets, contracts, and procurement processes for key initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners and ensure project timelines, deliverables, and resources are met.
• Provide strategic and executional support to the Accelerating Talent Director and Sr. Manager, often serving as the team's connector and problem-solver.
• Represent the team in enterprise working groups focused on learning innovation, AI integration, and employee experience.

Knowledge / Skills

• Proven experience with program and project management, ideally in learning, talent, or communications.
• Proficiency in creative tools (PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Suite, video editing) and digital collaboration platforms (MS Teams, Miro, SharePoint).
• Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate ideas into compelling content.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across levels and functions.
• Adept at leveraging data and feedback to guide design and improvement.
• Curious, resourceful, and tech-savvy — a proactive learner who experiments and adapts quickly.
• Values efficiency, innovation, and impact over activity.

What we expect of you

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Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree

OR

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in learning, talent development, recruiting, communications, or program management

OR

Associate's degree and 6 years of experience in learning, talent development, recruiting, communications, or program management

OR

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience in learning, talent development, recruiting, communications, or program management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill in video and digital content creation
• Experience managing programs or events with multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with AI tools and digital learning platforms
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience in or with commercial functions (sales, marketing, training)
• Proven ability to build relationships across complex organizations

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, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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

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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.

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, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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