Head of Communication GCC

at  AstraZeneca

ROLE SUMMARY

Lead the internal & external Communication agendas for GCC area by driving our though leadership to strengthen corporate reputation and Therapy area Leadership while ensuring best in class employees’ engagement. May contribute to regional /MEA projects to develop new communications campaigns or monitor and improve the effectiveness of existing ones.

ESSENTIAL FOR THE ROLE

• Higher education, preferable in communications/ journalism, otherwise certification and solid trainings in the relevant area
• Considerable internal and external communications experience with min 3 years of leading the communications function/strategic agenda
• Successful experience at supporting senior leaders through communications counsel, developing effective communication strategies and implementing integrated communication plans
• Ability to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences
• Strong project and change management skills
• First-rate coordination, collaboration, organization and multi-tasking skills
• Business acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Digital and social media skills

DESIRABLE FOR THE ROLE

• National and global communications experience
• Knowledge of global Pharmaceutical market
• Ability to understand and interpret scientific and medical data
• Experience of healthcare communications