Amgen
Senior Director, R&D Strategic Communications
Amgen, Thousand Oaks, California, United States, 91362
Senior Director, R&D Strategic Communications
Join Amgen as a Senior Director, R&D Strategic Communications. Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. Since 1980, Amgen has helped pioneer biotech in the fight against serious diseases, focusing on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. Amgen aims to research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to improve patients’ lives. Amgen fosters a collaborative, innovative, science-based culture. What You Will Do
Lead a newly established internal communications agency team responsible for external and internal audiences, amplifying the voice of our science, enhancing our innovation reputation, and connecting our people to purpose. This Thousand Oaks-based role sits at the intersection of R&D strategy, scientific storytelling, employee engagement, and external reputation-building. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Affairs for Science and Innovation, you will: Build and lead a high-paced, high-performing Strategic Communications team that includes content creators, internal comms experts, science writers, and digital strategists across the R&D organization from discovery to development. Architect a compelling, unifying R&D narrative that clarifies work, drives external reputational value, and strengthens internal culture. Oversee content strategy and editorial planning across platforms—web, social, video, executive communications, internal channels, events, and more. Drive alignment and editorial consistency across functions, channels, and geographies. Champion innovation in communications—leveraging AI, data insights, and emerging tools to elevate storytelling, refine strategies, optimize content delivery, and measure impact. Demonstrate deep understanding of science and data, collaborating with researchers, scientists, and physicians to develop credible and impactful communications, whether engaging at a highly scientific level or translating complex science for broader audiences. Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi-functional team: content creators, internal communications specialists, digital/social strategists, and science communicators. Develop and execute a holistic R&D communications strategy across internal, digital, social, and executive channels. Translate complex scientific ideas into clear, compelling narratives for employees, media, policy influencers, and scientific peers. Partner with scientific executives, site heads, and functional leaders to shape and amplify the R&D narrative. Position Amgen as a powerhouse of science to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure editorial excellence and creative innovation across all content formats. Build and manage a team responsible for content planning, campaign execution, analytics, and thought leadership to deliver high-impact storytelling and engagement. Utilize AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to improve content workflows, personalization, engagement tracking, and amplification. Oversee budgets, agency partnerships, and resource planning for the team. What We Expect Of You / Who You Are
You are a strategist and a doer. You anticipate what’s coming next and prepare your team accordingly. You’re credible with scientists, respected by executives, and creative enough to reinvent how we tell the story of science. Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 5 years of communications or public affairs experience Or Master’s degree and 8 years of experience Or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience Preferred Qualifications
PhD or equivalent scientific/medical training strongly preferred; credibility and fluency matter. Demonstrated leadership in strategic communications within life sciences, medical, or innovation-led organizations; communications agency experience a bonus. Proven success in building and scaling communications functions or teams. Experience crafting narratives that drive external reputation while building internal connection and pride. Strong understanding of AI and emerging communications technologies; proactive mindset for integrating them into workflows. Executive presence, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders. Experience working closely with or within R&D, Clinical Development, or Scientific Affairs environments. Location
This role is based in Thousand Oaks, CA to enable proximity to the R&D Senior Leadership Team and other key partners. On-site collaboration is essential to succeed in this role. What You Can Expect From Us
Amgen supports professional and personal growth and well-being through competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. Details on compensation are provided in the posted range; actual salary varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan including health and welfare plans, retirement savings, stock-based incentives, time-off programs, and flexible work models where possible. Comprehensive employee benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, and retirement plans. Discretionary annual bonus program and field-based incentives where applicable. Stock-based long-term incentives. Awards and generous time-off plans. Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid options where possible. Apply now at careers.amgen.com. In applications, you may redact age-identifying information. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides accommodations on request during the application process.
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Join Amgen as a Senior Director, R&D Strategic Communications. Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. Since 1980, Amgen has helped pioneer biotech in the fight against serious diseases, focusing on Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease. Amgen aims to research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to improve patients’ lives. Amgen fosters a collaborative, innovative, science-based culture. What You Will Do
Lead a newly established internal communications agency team responsible for external and internal audiences, amplifying the voice of our science, enhancing our innovation reputation, and connecting our people to purpose. This Thousand Oaks-based role sits at the intersection of R&D strategy, scientific storytelling, employee engagement, and external reputation-building. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Affairs for Science and Innovation, you will: Build and lead a high-paced, high-performing Strategic Communications team that includes content creators, internal comms experts, science writers, and digital strategists across the R&D organization from discovery to development. Architect a compelling, unifying R&D narrative that clarifies work, drives external reputational value, and strengthens internal culture. Oversee content strategy and editorial planning across platforms—web, social, video, executive communications, internal channels, events, and more. Drive alignment and editorial consistency across functions, channels, and geographies. Champion innovation in communications—leveraging AI, data insights, and emerging tools to elevate storytelling, refine strategies, optimize content delivery, and measure impact. Demonstrate deep understanding of science and data, collaborating with researchers, scientists, and physicians to develop credible and impactful communications, whether engaging at a highly scientific level or translating complex science for broader audiences. Key Responsibilities
Lead a multi-functional team: content creators, internal communications specialists, digital/social strategists, and science communicators. Develop and execute a holistic R&D communications strategy across internal, digital, social, and executive channels. Translate complex scientific ideas into clear, compelling narratives for employees, media, policy influencers, and scientific peers. Partner with scientific executives, site heads, and functional leaders to shape and amplify the R&D narrative. Position Amgen as a powerhouse of science to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure editorial excellence and creative innovation across all content formats. Build and manage a team responsible for content planning, campaign execution, analytics, and thought leadership to deliver high-impact storytelling and engagement. Utilize AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to improve content workflows, personalization, engagement tracking, and amplification. Oversee budgets, agency partnerships, and resource planning for the team. What We Expect Of You / Who You Are
You are a strategist and a doer. You anticipate what’s coming next and prepare your team accordingly. You’re credible with scientists, respected by executives, and creative enough to reinvent how we tell the story of science. Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree and 5 years of communications or public affairs experience Or Master’s degree and 8 years of experience Or Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience Preferred Qualifications
PhD or equivalent scientific/medical training strongly preferred; credibility and fluency matter. Demonstrated leadership in strategic communications within life sciences, medical, or innovation-led organizations; communications agency experience a bonus. Proven success in building and scaling communications functions or teams. Experience crafting narratives that drive external reputation while building internal connection and pride. Strong understanding of AI and emerging communications technologies; proactive mindset for integrating them into workflows. Executive presence, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders. Experience working closely with or within R&D, Clinical Development, or Scientific Affairs environments. Location
This role is based in Thousand Oaks, CA to enable proximity to the R&D Senior Leadership Team and other key partners. On-site collaboration is essential to succeed in this role. What You Can Expect From Us
Amgen supports professional and personal growth and well-being through competitive benefits and a collaborative culture. Details on compensation are provided in the posted range; actual salary varies based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan including health and welfare plans, retirement savings, stock-based incentives, time-off programs, and flexible work models where possible. Comprehensive employee benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, and retirement plans. Discretionary annual bonus program and field-based incentives where applicable. Stock-based long-term incentives. Awards and generous time-off plans. Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid options where possible. Apply now at careers.amgen.com. In applications, you may redact age-identifying information. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides accommodations on request during the application process.
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