Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement

at  AstraZeneca

TYPICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Defines and implements the internal science communications and engagement strategy for BE and OTD, working closely with diverse stakeholders across AstraZeneca including the Senior Vice President, Business Planning & Operations leads and the Leadership Teams.
• Responsible for the overarching internal editorial calendar and messaging to raise the visibility of BE/OTD achievements (e.g.milestones) and to communicate our scorecard progress
• Provides strategic input into our broader BE/OTD internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns)
• Works directly with the SVP and her leadership team to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.g. external scientific presentations and Town Hall meetings)
• Supporting the SVP with her external and internal scientific presentations
• Leads the strategy for enhancing engagement of BE/OTD leaders internally
• Strong immersion in the scientific portfolio and project pipeline, understanding and championing the innovative scientific breakthroughs
• Drives innovative solutions (including digital media) to communicate our scorecard and scientific priorities and bring the BE/OTD science to life
• Overall accountable for delivery of key business reports to capture scientific achievements / deliverables
• Partners with Oncology R&D corporate affairs to craft external communications to further enhance the external scientific reputation of BE/OTD
• Works as a strong, matrix stakeholder manager to deliver in a collaborative and engaging manner leading to successful delivery against goals

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• BSC in life sciences
• Scientific knowledge in the Oncology field or related areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proven capability to clearly articulate complex scientific data into effective and compelling communication that is appropriate for the level of audience
• Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process
• Extensive experience working as a senior communicator directly supporting a highly visible and senior leader/executive
• Prior pharmaceutical/ healthcare experience in a strategic communications role
• Experience leading change communications
• Strong influencing, networking and team leading skills with all level of peers and colleagues
• A proven track record of delivering tasks in a timely manner
• Experience in working in a complex, fast paced, high performing team
• Experience of supporting executive comms across digital and social media channels

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Understanding of external communication requirements with particular focus on social media and traditional media engagement
• PhD or MSc in Life science