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.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $108,912.00 - $163,368.00 USD Annual (80% - 120%). Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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.

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