Candace Johnson

Candace Johnson is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in R&D, clinical trial diversity communications, and corporate social responsibility within prominent organizations. Currently serving as Director of R&D/Clinical Trial Diversity Communications at Amgen since January 2023, Candace previously held roles at Walgreens Boots Alliance focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion communications, and as Associate Director of Product Communications at Astellas Pharma US. Earlier career highlights include serving as Communications Manager at Eli Lilly and Company, Sprint, and holding editorial positions at The Indianapolis Star, The Virginian-Pilot, The Grand Rapids Press, and Daily Press. Candace holds a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University.