Director, Development Communications & Pipeline Strategy

BioSpace; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen, a leader in biotech, is seeking a Director of Corporate Affairs Development & Pipeline Communications to shape strategic messaging for the Development organization and its clinical pipeline.

The role requires senior-level experience in communications, ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives, and strong collaboration with Research, Medical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams. Amgen emphasizes competitive compensation and flexible work models.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, with 4+ years in communications or public relations.
• Master's, with 7+ years in communications or public relations.
• Bachelor's, with 9+ years in communications or public relations.

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.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive visibility

Thought leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Writing and storytelling

Leadership

Agency management

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amgen, a leader in biotech, is seeking a Director of Corporate Affairs Development & Pipeline Communications to shape strategic messaging for the Development organization and its clinical pipeline.

The role requires senior-level experience in communications, ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives, and strong collaboration with Research, Medical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams. Amgen emphasizes competitive compensation and flexible work models.