It has been stressed that formation of communicative skills in heads of forensic science institutions is a relevant psychological and managerial task. Resolving this issue is of paramount importance not only for an individual forensic science institution and judicial system but also for society as a whole. The Article Aim is theoretical and methodological substantiation of primary aspects for formation and development of communicative competence in heads of forensic science institutions as components of their professional development in managerial activities. In forensic expert activity communicative competence is understood as “a system that includes psychological and social knowledge about oneself and others, skills and abilities in communication, behavioral strategies for diverse social and public situations, which enable an individual to build interpersonal communication according to a goal and conditions of forensic expert activity.” It has been observed that when developing communicative competence in heads of forensic institutions, a pivotal role is held by understanding communication process and the ability to organize it with minimal costs and maximum results. Components and stages of communicative process are outlined, and it is emphasized that neglecting feedback can undermine the entire communication process. Emphasis is placed on the need to avoid “noise” during communication. It has been determined that the current approach to addressing development and improvement of communicative competence in heads of forensic science institutions lies in viewing training as self-development and self-improvement, and diagnostics as self-diagnosis or self-analysis. Measures that will contribute to strengthening communicative preparation of forensic institution heads, and certain shortcomings in the training practice of institution heads concerning the development of communicative competence have been identified. Advantages of high communicative competence among heads of forensic science institutions have been highlighted. Relying on the analysis of research papers and practical activities, a set of measures has been established to optimize formation and development of communicative competence in heads of forensic science institutions.