Director, Government Affairs, Asia Region

About the role

Amgen is looking for a Director, Government Affairs for its Japan Asia Pacific (JAPAC) region, based in Singapore. The role leads regional government affairs and healthcare policy coordination, supporting priorities such as pricing, intellectual property, trade, patient access and healthcare system sustainability. It acts as a key link between affiliate, regional and global teams, turning global policy priorities into regional strategy and engaging policymakers, payers, industry associations and other stakeholders across diverse JAPAC markets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead regional alignment and execution of government affairs and healthcare policy priorities, with consistent messaging and visibility of key risks and opportunities.
• Analyse emerging healthcare, geopolitical, trade, intellectual property and pricing policy developments and communicate their implications and risk mitigation options.
• Coordinate with Washington DC, global and ELMAC teams on policy positions, advocacy priorities and external messaging.
• Support affiliate teams in building strategic narratives, stakeholder engagement plans and approved messaging on pricing, reimbursement, IP, biosimilars, tariffs, AI and healthcare system sustainability.
• Prepare regional and affiliate leaders with briefing materials and guidance, and bring affiliate perspectives into global policy discussions.
• Represent Amgen in regional industry associations, policy forums and external engagements.
• Communicate regularly with regional and global leadership on policy developments, risks and opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Economics, Healthcare Policy or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, healthcare policy, market access, trade policy or similar strategic policy roles.
• Significant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare or life sciences sectors strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in Asia Pacific or other multinational regional environments.
• Experience engaging with government officials, policymakers, trade associations and healthcare stakeholders across multiple markets.
• Preferred: experience working with US Government officials in embassies, consulates and Washington DC on trade and other policy issues.

Required skills

• Strategic policy leadership and anticipation of policy developments.
• Regional healthcare policy expertise (pricing, reimbursement, IP, trade, access).
• Executive influence and stakeholder collaboration.
• Strategic communications and cross-market coordination.
• Ability to operate in highly matrixed, multicultural organisations.

What we offer

• A Total Rewards plan with a comprehensive benefits package covering health and welfare plans, retirement and savings programs, medical, life and disability insurance.
• Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Learning opportunities and career growth in a collaborative global environment.