Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 As part of the Late Development Oncology Group, the Clinical Operations Team is a global team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about bringing new hope to patients and their families. This role will be functionally aligned to the Clinical Operations Team but sit on a team of communicators within the Late Development Oncology and Chief Medical Office and ladder up into a wider group of expert communicators Oncology R&D Chief Operating Office. What you’ll do Strategically partners with diverse stakeholders across AstraZeneca including the VP of Late Oncology Clinical Operations, Business Planning & Operations leads and the Leadership Teams. Owns the planning and delivery of the multichannel Clinical Operations internal communications plan and campaigns that increase employee engagement and alignment with local and broader AstraZeneca business strategy. 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 Clinical Operations as a “Great Place to Work” environment, working with leaders to action feedback from twice-yearly employee survey, Internal communications responsibilities include: Incorporates new and innovative communications ideas and approaches, especially and digital best practices into the internal communication strategy Assist with designing, compiling, and polishing impactful presentations, on behalf of the LT for senior audiences such as SET and the AZ Board, as well as external presentations Work closely with Global Corporate Affairs R&D External Communications colleagues to help showcase the advances and impact LDO Clin Ops is making to AZ, our trials, healthcare professionals and importantly, patients Connect with a network of communications colleagues across Late Development Oncology and the Chief Medical Office to align work, messaging and branding Working at AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We’re committed to being a Great Place to Work—empowering people to push the boundaries of science in an inclusive culture that champions diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning. When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. So, what’s next Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you! You will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package. 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.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in life sciences or communications or related field
• 5 + years of experience in healthcare communications
• Experience supporting senior leaders through communications counsel
• Experience developing and implementing integrated communication plans both internally and externally
• Knowledge of R&D and global pharmaceutical market
• Understanding and experience of employee engagement standard methodologies
• Understanding and experience of issues management
• Strong understanding of internal and external partners, including physicians, payers and patients
• Ability to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and experience of digital and social media
• National and global communications experience

Responsibilities

• Strategically partners with diverse stakeholders across AstraZeneca including the VP of Late Oncology Clinical Operations, Business Planning & Operations leads and the Leadership Teams.
• Owns the planning and delivery of the multichannel Clinical Operations internal communications plan and campaigns that increase employee engagement and alignment with local and broader AstraZeneca business strategy.
• 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 Clinical Operations as a “Great Place to Work” environment, working with leaders to action feedback from twice-yearly employee survey
• Incorporates new and innovative communications ideas and approaches, especially and digital best practices into the internal communication strategy
• Assist with designing, compiling, and polishing impactful presentations, on behalf of the LT for senior audiences such as SET and the AZ Board, as well as external presentations
• Work closely with Global Corporate Affairs R&D External Communications colleagues to help showcase the advances and impact LDO Clin Ops is making to AZ, our trials, healthcare professionals and importantly, patients
• Connect with a network of communications colleagues across Late Development Oncology and the Chief Medical Office to align work, messaging and branding

Benefits

• You will have access to a flexible employee benefits fund, including holiday purchase and flexible time off, pension contributions, Share Save Plans, A performance recognition scheme and a competitive, generous remuneration package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level