Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Executive Thought Leadership
Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Executive Thought Leadership
US - California - Thousand Oaks Apply NowJOIN 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-paced, high-stakes environment
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MS, MPH, PhD) a plus
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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 annual base salary range for this opportunity in the U.S. is $284,090 to $322,085. 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:
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 and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible
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. 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.
