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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic communications within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, with a strong ability to translate complex scientific concepts into engaging narratives. Proven track record in advising senior executives and managing high-performing teams while executing communications strategies that align with organizational priorities.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Communications LeadershipScientific Communications SkillsExecutive Communications DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationDrug Development Understanding
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Hard Skills
Communications Strategy DevelopmentNarrative DevelopmentRegulatory CommunicationsChange Management CommunicationsMilestone CommunicationsStorytellingPresentation SkillsWriting SkillsThought Leadership StrategiesInfluencing Senior Leaders
Soft Skills
CollaborationCoachingIntellectual CuriosityLearning AgilityBusiness Acumen
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsHealthcareClinical Development LifecyclePublic RelationsCommunicationsLife SciencesMatrixed OrganizationAgency ManagementExecutive Visibility
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead communications strategy for Amgen’s Development organization and pipeline portfolio
- Serve as trusted communications advisor to the Development Senior Leadership Team
- Provide strategic counsel on executive visibility, organizational communications, business priorities, change initiatives, and issues management
- Shape enterprise pipeline communications across the clinical development lifecycle
- Develop scientific narratives supporting development, regulatory, and corporate milestones
- Translate complex science into clear, engaging communications for internal and external audiences
- Showcase Amgen’s innovation, clinical leadership, and long-term impact for patients across therapeutic areas
- Partner with Corporate Affairs, Research, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Investor Relations, and Product and Portfolio Communications
- Ensure aligned messaging, coordinated milestone communications, and transitions from development through commercialization
- Lead and develop a high-performing team
- Manage agency partners and external resources
- Report to the Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Research & Development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Doctorate degree and 5 years of communications or public relations experience, OR Master’s degree and 8 years of communications or public relations experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or a related scientific industry
- 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
- Experience advising senior executives and developing executive communications and thought leadership strategies
- Strong scientific communications skills and ability to translate complex science into compelling narratives
- Experience developing and executing communications strategies supporting pipeline milestones, scientific innovation, and organizational priorities
- Exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, and executive communications skills
- Ability to influence senior leaders, navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple high-priority initiatives
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to build trusted partnerships and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing communications professionals
- Experience managing agency partners and external vendors
- Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and collaborative leadership style
- Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed
Benefits
Comp & 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
- Flexible spending accounts
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible
- Career development opportunities
- Work/life balance
- Financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals