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Strategic Communications, Corporate Affairs Director – R&D & AI&D

Amgen


Job Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 244276 - 244276
Posted: 12 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Category
Corporate Services
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. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline of medicines to treat cancer heart disease inflammatory conditions rare diseases and obesity and obesity-related conditions. 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.

Strategic Communications Corporate Affairs Director R&D & AI&D

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world In this vital role you will lead a strategic communications capability within the broader Research & Development (R&D) and Artificial Intelligence & Data (AI&D) Corporate Affairs teams. Partnering across the organization you will help shape how one of the worlds leading biotechnology companies communicates the future of scientific discoverywhere breakthrough biology data science and artificial intelligence converge to accelerate medicines for patients.

You will develop communications strategies that connect scientific innovation AI transformation and business priorities into clear compelling narratives for employees and key external stakeholders. Working closely with the Corporate Affairs Directors for Research Development & Pipeline and Artificial Intelligence & Data you will contribute to communications initiatives that deepen employee engagement and enhance the companys reputation for innovation.


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

Responsibilities:

  • Develop integrated communications strategies that advance R&D and AI&D business priorities organizational objectives and enterprise initiatives.

  • Oversee the development of integrated communications campaigns and content across internal and external channels in partnership with R&D and AI&D Corporate Affairs teams that strengthen Amgens scientific reputation elevate thought leadership and bring the companys R&D and AI&D strategy to life.

  • Shape and evolve the strategic narrative for R&D and AI&D translating complex scientific technical and business concepts into compelling stories that engage employees strengthen stakeholder understanding and reinforce Amgens scientific leadership.

  • Lead communications strategies that support organizational transformation AI adoption and new ways of working helping employees understand embrace and engage with change.

  • Establish communications planning governance and measurement frameworks that improve prioritization alignment consistency and overall business impact.

  • Develop and maintain communications dashboards performance reporting and analytics that provide actionable insights demonstrate impact and inform strategy and investment decisions.

  • Identify opportunities to simplify communications reduce duplication and elevate high-impact storytelling across R&D and AI&D communications.

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team providing strategic direction coaching and career development for direct reports while fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence.

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 4 years of communications or public relations experience

OR

Masters degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experience

OR

Bachelors degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism or a related field.

Significant experience leading strategic communications within biotechnology pharmaceuticals healthcare or technology organizations.

Demonstrated success developing strategies that advance business priorities and organizational transformation.

Strong understanding of scientific research drug discovery and development artificial intelligence digital transformation or other highly technical fields.

Exceptional writing storytelling and executive communications skills with the ability to translate complex scientific and business concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

Proven ability to build trusted partnerships influence without authority and lead cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed organization.

Experience using audience insights analytics and measurement to improve communications effectiveness and demonstrate business impact.

Strong business acumen executive presence intellectual curiosity and a passion for scientific innovation and emerging technologies.

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:

  • 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.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Salary Range

180551.90USD -244276.10USD

Required Experience:

Director


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Amgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Our medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. As an organization dedicated to improving the ... View more

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