• Job Description

  Req#: R-178085

  Scientific Communications & Engagement Associate Director – Chief Medical Office

  Locations Considered: Gaithersburg, MD, Mississauga, Barcelona

  Do you have expertise in, and a passion for Communications ? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact across the business in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you.

  About AstraZeneca

  AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. This is the place to make an impact . Here we ensure everyone can reach their full potential, perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise!

  Business area

  The Chief Medical Office houses three expert functions . Together, these functions guide AstraZeneca to meet the needs of patient and regulators now and in the future . The Chief M edical O ffice is preparing R&D and beyond for environmental and industry changes to deliver on our bold ambition.

  This role will be functionally aligned to the Chief Medical Office but sit on a team of expert communicators within the Oncology R&D Chief Operating Office .

  What you’ll do

  • Owns the planning and delivery of the multichannel Chief Medical Office (CMO) internal communications plan and campaigns.

  • Engage and excite our people around our priorities and progress against them by planning functional events such as Town Halls and coordinating local engagement opportunities.

  • Maintain CMO as a “Great Place to Work” environment, working with leaders to action feedback from twice-yearly employee survey,

  • Internal communications responsibilities include integrating digital best practices.

  • Assist with designing, compiling, and polishing impactful presentations, on behalf of the CMO LT for senior audiences such as SET and the AZ Board, as well as external presentations

  • Deliver and complete a plan to engage key partners through a variety of digital and personal channels, equipping CMO LT with tools to communicate and listen effectively and consistently

  • Work closely with Global Corporate Affairs R&D External Communications colleagues to help showcase the advances and impact CMO is making to AZ, our trials, healthcare professionals and importantly, patients

  • Connect with a network of communications colleagues across the enterprise to align work, messaging and branding

  Basic Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree in life sciences or communications or related field

  • Minimum of 2 years experience developing and implementing integrated communication plans

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of R&D and global pharmaceutical market

  • Experience in healthcare communications

  • Experience supporting senior leaders through communications counsel

  • Understanding and experience of employee engagement standard methodologies

  • Understanding and experience of issues management

  • Understanding and experience of digital and social media

  • Strong understanding of internal and external partners, including physicians, payers and patients

  • National and global communications experience

  • Ability to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences

  Why AstraZeneca?

  At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. A place where employees are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash their entrepreneurial spirit. There is no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development.

  So, what’s next

  Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

  Where can I find out more

  Our social media:

  Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

  Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazeneca

  Date Posted

  17-Oct-2023

  Closing Date

  23-Oct-2023

  AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics (e.g. race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status). We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

  AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

• About the company

  AstraZeneca PLC is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company with its global headquarters in Cambridge, England.

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