Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement

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! Are you an effective and creative communicator? Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of people? Are you passionate about scientific advances? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the internal science engagement and communications strategy for two global multi-site functionsin Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca, Biologics Engineering (BE) and Oncology Targeted Discovery (OTD). Working with diverse stakeholders, includingscientists, senior leaders and corporate affairs you will use proven and innovative mechanisms to bring our strategy and portfolio to life and inspire communities as we work towards achieving our bold ambition 2030. Through creativeand impactful communications, the successful candidate will contribute to our ambition of building a culture of learning and transparency. This critical role leads the internal science engagement and communications strategy for two functions Biologics Engineering and Oncology Targeted Discovery which This role will act as a key partner and point of contact for the SVP, providing dedicated strategic communications and support to this innovative, progressive and highly visible leader. Working with a diverse range of stakeholders, you will develop an exciting internal communications agenda featuring innovative solutions to enhance employee engagement and tell theBE and OTD stories. You will partner with R&D corporate affairs to align and shape science communications that enhance the external reputation of these organisation and AstraZeneca Typical Accountabilities:

• Defines and implements the internal science communications and engagement strategy forBE 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 ofBE/OTD achievements (e.g.milestones) and to communicate our scorecard progress
• Provides strategic input into our broaderBE/OTD internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns)
• Works directly with theSVP and her leadership team to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.g.externalscientific 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/OTDscience 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 ofBE/OTD
• Works as a strong, matrix stakeholder manager to deliver in a collaborative and engaging manner leading to successful delivery against goals
  
  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/ healthcareexperience 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
  
  Competitive salary and benefits package