Senior Director, Corporate Affairs – Development & Pipeline Communications
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Corporate affairs leader shaping Amgen’s biotech development and pipeline communications. Translating complex science into strategic narratives, executive visibility, and enterprise reputation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead communications strategy for Amgen’s Development organization and pipeline portfolio
- Serve as trusted communications advisor to the Development Senior Leadership Team
- Provide strategic counsel on executive visibility, organizational communications, business priorities, change initiatives, and issues management
- Shape enterprise pipeline communications across the clinical development lifecycle
- Develop scientific narratives supporting development, regulatory, and corporate milestones
- Translate complex science into clear, engaging communications for internal and external audiences
- Showcase Amgen’s innovation, clinical leadership, and long-term impact for patients across therapeutic areas
- Partner with Corporate Affairs, Research, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Investor Relations, and Product and Portfolio Communications
- Ensure aligned messaging, coordinated milestone communications, and transitions from development through commercialization
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Manage agency partners and external resources
- Report to the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Research & Development
Requirements:
- Doctorate degree and 5 years of communications or public relations experience, OR Master’s degree and 8 years of communications or public relations experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or a related scientific industry
- Strong understanding of drug development and the clinical development lifecycle
- Experience leading strategic communications for complex scientific, regulatory, or business initiatives within a matrixed organization
- Experience advising senior executives and developing executive communications and thought leadership strategies
- Strong scientific communications skills and ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives
- Experience developing and executing communications strategies supporting pipeline milestones, scientific innovation, and organizational priorities
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, and executive communications skills
- Ability to influence senior leaders, navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple high-priority initiatives
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to build trusted partnerships and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing communications professionals
- Experience managing agency partners and external vendors
- Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and collaborative leadership style
- Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed
Benefits:
- 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
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible
- Career development opportunities
- Work/life balance
- Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals
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