Join Us as CVRM Science Communications Director at AstraZeneca

Embark on a career that will harness your passion for science and communication to make a real difference in the lives of patients globally. AstraZeneca is seeking an expert CVRM Science Communications Director to help lead our narrative in Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM) through innovative communication strategies. Your expertise will shape our scientific reputation and facilitate the sharing of significant research and development achievements both internally and externally.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a world-leading biopharmaceutical company that is primarily passionate about the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines across various therapeutic areas.

Your Role and Impact

In this role, you’ll craft compelling narratives that demonstrate AstraZeneca's scientific prowess in CVRM. You will work in close partnership with senior scientists and leaders within the R&D team to amplify our science story through various high-profile communication channels.

Your Responsibilities

• Critical Communication:

  Develop external communication strategies to improve AstraZeneca's reputation as a leader in CVRM science.

• Content Creation:

  Generate and disseminate impactful science content across internal and external channels.

• Social Media Strategy:

  Build and lead our CVRM science social media presence, adapting campaigns for a variety of platforms.

• Media Planning:

  Support media and investor relations planning with key scientific messages and global press release input.

• Internal Engagement:

  Implement internal communications programs that boost employee engagement and brand awareness.

• Leadership Support:

  Offer communications support, messaging frameworks, and coaching to the CVRM Leadership team.

Your Qualifications

Crucial

• Experience:

  8-10 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong emphasis on corporate communication experience.

• Educational Foundation:

  University degree in life sciences or a related field.

• Pharma Communications Experience:

  Proven record of delivering content-rich communication programs in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Scientific Content Expertise:

  Ability to build and adapt scientific content for diverse audiences.

• Stakeholder Management:

  Experience in maintaining relationships and optimally presenting alternative viewpoints at all levels.

• Digital Marketing Proficiency:

  Proven success in multi-channel social media and digital campaigns.

Desirable

• Pharma Industry Insight:

  Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process.

• Strategic and Hands-On:

  Ability to combine critical thinking with hands-on delivery.

• Team Collaboration:

  A strong great teammate with a high level of personal accountability.

• Analytical Skills:

  Strong analytical skills with the ability to present results and influence partners.

Your Opportunity for Growth

In this role, you will be a vital member of the R&D BioPharmaceuticals Communications team with a dotted-line reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Affairs, CVRM. You'll have the chance to showcase breakthrough science and our hard-working scientists crafting the narrative of our clinical pipeline and contributing to AstraZeneca's legacy.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we fuel 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 bold world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. This purpose underpins everything we do; our work helps to make hearts race, to make blood rush, and helps bodies fight disease. We're in this business for life. Our work is significant, and every action we take is passionate about putting our patients first. We help AstraZeneca run faster and better, powering everyone else to focus on what's important and work towards delivering life-changing medicines.

Join a hard-working distributed team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. We're drivers of change, preparing the business to excel and continue to grow as we face the challenges of the future.