Executive Director, R&d Communications, Corporate Affairs

Amgen

California, US
Base: $266,637.35 - $360,744.65; bonus/equity: dis...
On-site
Global r&d communications strategy
Scientific and r&d communications
Elevate amgen's scientific reputation
Amgen is seeking an Executive Director for R&D Communications in California, responsible for shaping and executing the global communications strategy for the company's scientific and R&D efforts. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in corporate affairs or scientific communications, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, alongside strong leadership and storytelling skills

Job Summary

  • Lead Amgen’s global scientific and R&D communications strategy, shaping how we tell our science story across discovery, clinical development, and research innovation.
  • Develop and execute a cohesive communications strategy that elevates Amgen’s scientific reputation, showcases our innovation pipeline, and strengthens engagement with internal and external scientific stakeholders.
  • Build and sustain a high-performing, results-driven and dependable R&D communications team of about 6 staff members, fostering a culture of collaboration, scientific literacy, and storytelling excellence.

Matching Summary

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Amgen is seeking an Executive Director for R&D Communications in California, responsible for shaping and executing the global communications strategy for the company's scientific and R&D efforts. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in corporate affairs or scientific communications, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, alongside strong leadership and storytelling skills.

Salary

Base: $266,637.35 - $360,744.65; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global R&D communications strategy
  • Scientific and R&D communications
  • Elevate Amgen's scientific reputation
  • Showcase innovation pipeline
  • Internal and external scientific stakeholders
  • Thought leadership on R&D innovation
  • Manage external PR agency partnerships

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative, innovative, science-based culture
  • Transform lives of patients
  • Advance science to serve patients
  • Inclusive environment of diverse people

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree & 6 years experience OR Master’s degree & 10 years experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 12 years experience
  • 6 years of managerial experience
  • PhD in Biological or Biomedical science discipline (preferred)
  • 15+ years of communications experience (preferred)
  • Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience (preferred)

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