Executive Director, Product Communications & Engagement – MariTide

Thousand Oaks, CA (Remote)

$267K/yr – $361K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the corporate product communications for MariTide, shaping strategy, narratives, and integrated plans across stakeholders from patients to policymakers. Lead teams, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and drive measurable impact through earned, owned, and digital channels.

  • Own and execute the product communications strategy across launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management
  • Partner with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Advocacy, and Media Relations to ensure aligned execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Corporate Affairs product communications strategy for MariTide across launch readiness, commercialization, lifecycle management, and future indication expansion
  • Develop differentiated product narratives grounded in science, patient insights and unmet need that reinforce MariTide's value and long-term impact
  • Translate the broader Corporate Affairs strategy into integrated communications plans that engage patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders
  • Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on product communications opportunities, risks, and reputation
  • Lead integrated communications planning for MariTide, establishing priorities and ensuring alignment across Corporate Affairs and cross-functional partners.
  • Represent Corporate Affairs within cross-functional launch planning and governance forums
  • Partner with Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, Advocacy, Market Access, and Enterprise Communications to ensure coordinated execution around key product milestones
  • Identify opportunities to amplify scientific, regulatory, and commercial milestones through strategic Corporate Affairs communications
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Product Communications, Content and Digital Communications organization
  • Lead the teams responsible for editorial strategy, executive thought leadership, internal product communications, owned channels, patient storytelling, scientific storytelling, and digital engagement

Requirements

  • Doctorate degree & 6 years of product communications experience OR
  • Master’s degree & 10 years of product communications experience OR
  • Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of product communications experience AND
  • 6 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources

Preferred

  • Executive-level experience leading Corporate Affairs or Product Communications for a late-stage or commercial biopharmaceutical product
  • Experience supporting major product launches, commercialization, and lifecycle communications
  • Experience leading integrated product communications in partnership with Commercial, Medical, and other cross-functional functions
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing communications teams.
  • Experience overseeing content strategy, digital communications, executive thought leadership, and internal product communications
  • Experience partnering with media relations leaders to deliver coordinated product communications strategies
  • Ability to translate complex science into compelling communications for diverse stakeholder audiences
  • Ability to influence senior executives and lead through a highly matrixed global organization
  • Executive presence, organizational leadership, and business acumen consistent with an Executive Director role at Amgen
  • Experience using communications analytics, audience insights, and AI-enabled communications tools to optimize strategy and impact

Benefits

  • 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 where possible. Refer to the Work Location Type in the job posting to see if this applies

Amgen

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