Corporate Affairs Development & Pipeline Communications, Director
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead the communications strategy for Amgen's Development organization and pipeline portfolio, developing integrated plans that strengthen understanding of scientific innovation and clinical progress. Serve as the trusted communications advisor to the Development Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic counsel on executive visibility, organizational communications, business priorities, change initiatives, and issues management. Shape enterprise pipeline communications across the clinical development lifecycle, translating complex science into compelling narratives that build confidence in the pipeline and support key regulatory and corporate milestones. Partner across Corporate Affairs, Research, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Investor Relations, and Product teams to ensure aligned messaging and seamless transitions from development through commercialization. Lead and develop a high-performing team while managing agency partners and external resources to deliver measurable communications outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate degree and 4 years of communications or public relations experience
- Master's degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or a related scientific industry, with a 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
- Demonstrated success serving as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives, including developing executive communications and thought leadership strategies
- Strong understanding of scientific communications and the ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives for diverse internal and external audiences
- Experience developing and executing communications strategies supporting pipeline milestones, scientific innovation, and organizational priorities
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, and executive communications skills
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders, navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Strong business acumen and the ability to align communications strategies with organizational and enterprise objectives
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships and collaborate effectively across Development, Research, Medical, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Investor Relations, and other cross-functional teams
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing communications professionals while managing agency partners and external vendors to deliver measurable business impact
- Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and a collaborative leadership style
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