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Strategic Communications, Corporate Affairs Director – R&D & AI&DSkip to main content#Strategic Communications, Corporate Affairs Director – R&D & AI&D page is loaded## Strategic Communications, Corporate Affairs Director – R&D & AI&DApplyremote type: Remotelocations: United States - Remotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-252035## **Career Category**Corporate Services## ## **Job Description**## Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving PatientsAt Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s 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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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**Let’s do this. Let’s 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 world's leading biotechnology companies communicates the future of scientific discovery—where 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 company's 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 Amgen's scientific reputation, elevate thought leadership, and bring the company's 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 Amgen's 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 experienceORMaster’s degree and 7 years of communications or public relations experienceORBachelor’s degree and 9 years of communications or public relations experience**Preferred Qualifications:**·Bachelor's 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, we’ll 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.## **careers.amgen.com**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.## SponsorshipSponsorship 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..**Salary Range**180,551.90USD -244,276.10 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr