Executive Director, R&d Communications, Corporate Affairs

Amgen UK

California, US
Base: $266,637.35 - $360,744.65; bonus/equity: dis...
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Global r&d communications strategy
Scientific and r&d communications
Elevate amgen's scientific reputation
** Amgen UK is seeking an Executive Director for R&D Communications in California, responsible for leading global scientific and R&D communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate affairs or scientific communications within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, and a strong ability to translate complex scientific information into accessible narratives. **

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.
  • This role will be responsible for developing and executing a cohesive communications strategy that elevates Amgen’s scientific reputation, showcases our innovation pipeline, and strengthens engagement with internal and external scientific stakeholders.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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** Amgen UK is seeking an Executive Director for R&D Communications in California, responsible for leading global scientific and R&D communications strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate affairs or scientific communications within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, and a strong ability to translate complex scientific information into accessible narratives. **

Salary

Base: $266,637.35 - $360,744.65; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary annual bonus program, Stock-based long-term incentives; Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package, Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Award-winning time-off plans, bi-annual company-wide shutdowns

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global R&D communications strategy
  • Scientific and R&D communications
  • Elevate Amgen's scientific reputation
  • Showcase innovation pipeline
  • Strategic advisor to senior R&D leaders
  • Develop and execute cohesive communications strategy
  • Manage external PR agency partnerships

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate degree & 6 years of Corporate Affairs or Scientific Communications experience
  • Master’s degree & 10 years of Corporate Affairs or Scientific Communications experience
  • Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of Corporate Affairs or Scientific Communications experience
  • 6 years of managerial experience
  • PhD in Biological or Biomedical science discipline
  • 15+ years of communications experience
  • Experience advising senior scientific leaders

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