Director of Communications, Obesity, CVRM

Role: Director of Communications focused on AstraZeneca's Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM) portfolio, emphasizing obesity and weight management. Objectives include developing global communication strategies across all development phases, supporting clinical and commercial milestones, and enhancing stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities involve crafting narratives, managing media and investor relations, leading digital campaigns, internal engagement, and crisis management. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 8+ years in pharma communications with expertise in product and pipeline messaging, media relations, issues management, and digital proficiency. Preferred: OTC/DTC experience, science/journalism background. High-value specifics: focus on obesity/weight management, pipeline development, global and cross-functional coordination, and communication support from Phase I through product launch. Work setup: hybrid in Boston, MA, with a typical 3 days/week in-office requirement.