Corporate Affairs Senior Director, Development & Pipeline Communications

Overview

Lead the communications strategy for Amgen's Development organization and pipeline portfolio, building understanding of scientific innovation, clinical progress and Amgen's leadership in drug development. Reports to the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Research & Development.

What you'll do

• Lead the communications strategy for Amgen's Development organization and pipeline portfolio, developing integrated plans that strengthen understanding of scientific innovation, clinical progress, and the company's leadership in drug development.
• 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, developing compelling scientific narratives that build confidence in Amgen's pipeline and support key development, regulatory, and corporate milestones.
• Champion the Development story by translating complex science into clear, engaging communications that showcase Amgen's innovation, clinical leadership, and long-term impact for patients across therapeutic areas.
• Partner across Corporate Affairs and the enterprise, including Research, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Investor Relations, and Product and Portfolio Communications, to ensure aligned messaging, coordinated milestone communications, 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, foster innovation, and continuously improve strategic impact.

What you'll need

• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Details

• Location: United States - Remote.
• Salary range: 198,606.75 USD to 268,703.25 USD annually (U.S., excluding Puerto Rico); actual pay varies by skills, experience and qualifications.
• Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
• Flexible work models where possible.