Director, US Oncology Brand Communications

Role: Director of Lung Cancer Brand Communications in US Oncology, leading strategic external and internal communications for AstraZeneca's lung cancer portfolio. Responsibilities: develop and execute integrated communication programs to enhance AZ's reputation; manage media relations, stakeholder advocacy, and internal messaging; coordinate with cross-functional teams to support lifecycle milestones, clinical trial data, and pipeline assets; counsel senior leaders and support issue management; oversee agency partnerships for impactful campaigns. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 7-10 years in corporate or healthcare communications, with expertise in media relations, digital media, and science-based content; experience in oncology or healthcare preferred. High-value: Oncology (lung cancer), pipeline advocacy, multi-channel communications, Phase III trial milestones, medical and commercial collaboration, stakeholder engagement. Work setup: hybrid (average 3 days/week in Gaithersburg, MD). No specific travel requirements noted.