[Hiring] Government Affairs Director @Amgen

Role Description

The Director of Government Affairs, JAPAC, will lead regional government affairs and healthcare policy coordination across the Japan Asia Pacific (JAPAC) region, supporting Amgen’s strategic priorities related to healthcare policy, pricing, intellectual property, trade, patient access, and healthcare system sustainability. This role will serve as a key connector between affiliate, regional, and global teams, translating global policy priorities into actionable regional strategies and supporting aligned, effective engagement with policymakers, payers, industry associations, and external stakeholders across diverse JAPAC markets.

The Director will monitor and assess emerging healthcare, geopolitical, trade, and pricing policy developments impacting the region, providing strategic guidance and actionable insights to regional and affiliate leadership. This position requires a highly collaborative and strategic leader with strong regional policy expertise, excellent stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed and multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional alignment and execution of government affairs and healthcare policy priorities across JAPAC.
• Anticipate, analyze, and communicate emerging healthcare policy, geopolitical, trade, intellectual property, and international reference pricing developments relevant to JAPAC markets.
• Coordinate closely with Washington DC, global, and ELMAC teams to ensure alignment on policy positions, advocacy priorities, and external messaging.
• Support affiliate government affairs and policy teams in developing strategic narratives, stakeholder engagement plans, and approved messaging.
• Ensure regional and affiliate leaders are prepared to articulate Amgen’s perspectives on key healthcare policy, trade, pricing, and industry issues.
• Support affiliates in assessing and responding to evolving government lead policy developments.
• Bring affiliate perspectives, market intelligence, and regional insights into global government affairs and policy discussions.
• Develop and maintain strategic policy narratives, leadership briefing materials, stakeholder communications, and engagement content.
• Collaborate across regions and with global partners to share insights and align approaches on common policy priorities.
• Represent Amgen in relevant regional industry associations, policy forums, and external engagements.
• Communicate regularly with regional and global leadership, providing clear assessments of policy developments.
• Execute all activities in a compliant and ethical manner consistent with applicable laws, industry codes, and Amgen policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Economics, Healthcare Policy, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, Public Policy, Law degree, or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, healthcare policy, public policy, market access policy, trade policy, or related strategic policy roles.
• Significant experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences sectors strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working across Asia Pacific or other multinational regional environments.
• Experience working with US Government officials in Embassies, consulates, and Washington DC on trade and other policy issues preferred.
• Experience engaging with government officials, policymakers, trade associations, and healthcare stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Proven ability to influence policy discussions and navigate complex healthcare and political environments.
• Experience operating effectively within highly matrixed global organizations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Policy Leadership
• Regional Healthcare Policy Expertise
• Executive Influence
• Stakeholder Alignment and Collaboration
• Strategic Communications
• Cross-Market Coordination

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong policy insight and geopolitical awareness.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and strategic agility in evolving healthcare and policy environments.
• Communicates with clarity, credibility, and influence across internal and external audiences.
• Operates effectively in highly matrixed and multicultural environments.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented leadership style.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents.
• Retirement and savings programs.
• Medical, life and disability insurance.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Support for professional development through meaningful learning opportunities and career growth.
• A collaborative global environment that empowers employees to thrive.