Director, Policy & Advocacy, Biopharmaceuticals, Europe & Canada at AstraZeneca

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Policy, Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Management, Biopharmaceuticals, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Reimbursement, Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Business Acumen, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Thought Leadership, Public Affairs

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Director, Policy & Advocacy, BioPharmaceuticals, Europe & Canada (EUCAN) At AstraZeneca, we’re driven by a bold ambition — to transform lives through science. Every day, we turn scientific discoveries into life-changing medicines that help patients live longer and healthier lives. This is the place where your work truly matters. About the Role The Director, Policy & Advocacy, BioPharmaceuticals, Europe & Canada (EUCAN) will lead integrated policy and advocacy strategies to advance AstraZeneca’s priorities across key biopharmaceutical therapy areas including Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM), Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) and Vaccines and Immune Therapies (V&I). This highly dynamic role brings together policy shaping, patient advocacy and strategic communications to identify, support and partner on policy reforms to improve early diagnosis, enable guideline-directed care and accelerate patient access to innovative biopharmaceutical treatments. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, BioPharmaceuticals, EUCAN, the role will collaborate with global, regional, and market cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in strategy and execution, and establish AstraZeneca as a trusted partner in improving healthcare outcomes for patients living with chronic diseases. You'll join a thriving Global Corporate Affairs function within the dynamic Europe and Canada region, covering more than thirty countries. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of policy and advocacy strategies that enable earlier diagnosis, guideline-directed care, and timely patient access to innovation – advancing AstraZeneca’s biopharmaceutical priorities and improving outcomes or patients. Build trusted partnerships with key external stakeholders, including policymakers, industry associations, patient advocacy groups and multi-stakeholder coalitions to deliver shared objectives Provide strategic counsel and capability building support to market teams, ensuring policy and advocacy efforts are aligned with regional and global priorities, and that best practices are identifief, shared and embedded to drive consistent, high-impact execution. Collaborate with global and regional leadership and cross-functional teams to embed policy and advocacy priorities into therapy area and brand strategies, ensuring coordinated execution, measurable impact and clear alignment across markets. Lead and deliver priority BioPharma policy and advocacy communications, including thought leadership initiatives, stakeholder messaging and executive platforms that shape relevant healthcare debates and advance AstraZeneca strategic objectives. What You’ll Bring Strong experience in health policy, advocacy, or related fields, with a proven record of delivering integrated strategies that shape policy environments, strengthen partnerships, and achieve tangible outcomes at global, regional, and/or market levels. Deep understanding of the biopharmaceutical sector, including market access, regulatory and reimbursement dynamics. Therapy area experience in cardio-renal, respiratory, weight management or cell therapy is a strong plus. Proven leadership in complex, matrix organisations, with the ability to communicate with influence, build alignment across cross-functional teams and mobilise diverse stakeholders around shared patient and business priorities Solid business acumen and strategic mindset, with demonstrated success in translating policy and advocacy objectives into measurable impact Proven track record in managing multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments and delivering results under pressure. International experience and cultural fluency, with the ability to navigate diverse policy systems and collaborate effectively across geographies, functions, and virtual environments. Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English and ideally at least one additional major European language, including the ability to craft compelling narratives, engage senior stakeholders and represent AstraZeneca credibly in external forums. Join us today! With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is bright. Be proud to be part of a place that has achieved so much, yet is still moving forward. There’s no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society. Date Posted 02-may-2026 Closing Date 22-may-2026 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. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Responsibilities

The Director will lead integrated policy and advocacy strategies to advance AstraZeneca's biopharmaceutical priorities across Europe and Canada. They will build partnerships with external stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve patient access and healthcare outcomes.