Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Executive Thought Leadership

Career Category

Public Relations

Job Description

JOIN AMGEN’S MISSION OF SERVING PATIENTS

At Amgen, if you feel like you are 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. 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.

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What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. We are seeking a seasoned communications professional and writer to craft compelling, authentic, and communications strategy for our CEO and select members of the C-suite. This includes development of strategically aligned speeches, presentations, and content. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of science, business, and narrative — helping shape the voice of leadership across internal and external platforms. As part of the Corporate Communications team, the Executive Director will work in close collaboration with colleagues across brand, media, HR communications, and executive visibility to support key moments and milestones. You will bring scientific depth, editorial precision, and creative storytelling to help our leadership connect with diverse audiences — from employees and investors to global partners and healthcare providers. You will be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team helping to shape how our leaders inspire, inform, and engage. If you love turning insight into impact, and bringing science to life through words, we would love to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute end-to-end thought leadership strategy 

• Write and edit speeches, talking points, panel scripts, video remarks, and presentation decks for the CEO and other senior executives 

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across scientific, business, and corporate affairs functions to translate complex content into accessible, compelling narratives 

• Support executive presence across internal town halls, industry conferences, media engagements, and investor events 

• Align messaging with corporate strategy, tone, and voice, ensuring consistency across platforms and speakers 

• Maintain an editorial calendar for key leadership speaking and visibility opportunities and deliverables 

• Stay current on industry issues, company priorities, and competitor narratives to inform messaging strategy 

• Provide rapid-response writing support as needed for priority communications moments 

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What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is a leader with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree & 6 years of experience in executive communications, speechwriting, journalism, strategic communications OR

• Master’s degree & 10 years of experience in executive communications, speechwriting, journalism, strategic communications OR

• Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of experience executive communications, speechwriting, journalism, strategic communications OR

• 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in executive communications, speechwriting, journalism, or strategic communications 

• Experience in the biopharma, biotech, or life sciences industry is preferred

• Ability to write for senior executives and adapt tone and style to reflect individual voice 

• Scientific and financial fluency — able to quickly grasp and communicate complex concepts 

• Sharp editorial judgment, with strong storytelling, structure, and message discipline 

• Highly collaborative, discreet, and comfortable working in a fast-