Corporate Affairs Senior Director, Development & Pipeline Communications

BioSpace; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Stock-based incentives

Time-off program

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Corporate Affairs Senior Director to lead strategic communications for its Development organization and pipeline. You will partner with Development leadership to shape messaging, elevate executive visibility, and advance scientific storytelling across stakeholders.

The role demands translating complex science into compelling narratives, aligning messaging across departments, and coaching a high‑performing team while managing external partners.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or masters with extensive communications experience in biotech or healthcare.
• Experience serving senior executives with strategic communications and thought leadership.
• Proven ability to translate complex science into clear executive messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications for Amgen's Development organization and pipeline.
• Advise senior leadership on executive visibility and corporate priorities.
• Shape enterprise pipeline communications across development lifecycle.
• Translate science into clear, engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate across Corporate Affairs and cross‑functional teams to align messaging.
• Develop and manage a high‑performing team and external partners.

Skills

Executive communications

Strategic storytelling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Thought leadership

Stakeholder management

Writing and editing

Presentation skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like youre part of something bigger, its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980, weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat heart disease, obesity and obesity-related conditions, rare diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. As a member of the Amgen team, youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Corporate Affairs Senior Director, Development & Pipeline Communications

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will serve as the lead communications counselor responsible for strategic communications across Amgen's Development organization and pipeline portfolio. You will partner closely with Development senior leadership to shape and execute communications strategies that build understanding of Amgen's Development organization, clinical pipeline, and leadership in drug development.

You will combine scientific understanding, strategic communications, and compelling storytelling to build confidence in Amgen's scientific innovation and clinical pipeline while elevating executive visibility, advancing scientific thought leadership, and strengthening enterprise reputation.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Research & Development.

Responsibilities

• 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 we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 5 years of communications or public relations experience
• OR
• Masters degree and 8 years of communications or public relations experience
• Bachelors degree and 10 years communications or public relations experience

Preferred 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.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In Addition To The Base Salary, Amgen Offers a Total Rewards Plan, Based On Eligibility, Comprising Of Health And Welfare Plans For Staff And Eligible Dependents, Financial Plans With Opportunities To Save Towards Retirement Or Other Goals, Work/life Balance, And Career Development Opportunities That May Include

Benefits and Perks

• 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, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with legal requirements. Please contact us to request accommodation.