Director US Oncology Brand Communications (G2 Cancer)

Role: Lead US Oncology Brand Communications for G2 Cancers, developing and executing strategic external and internal communications for AstraZeneca's oncology portfolio, including marketed brands and pipeline assets. Responsibilities: manage brand-specific news, milestone communications, congress data delivery, media relations, advocacy initiatives, and multi-channel storytelling; advise senior leadership; collaborate across enterprise functions to ensure aligned messaging and compliance; support issue management and media training; oversee agency support. Requirements: Bachelor’s in journalism, communication, marketing, or related field; 7-10+ years in strategic communications, preferably in oncology or biopharma; expertise in media relations, digital/social media, change management, and science-based content creation; proven influence over senior stakeholders; high accountability and team orientation. Preferred: deep oncology expertise. Work setup: hybrid in Gaithersburg, MD (average 3 days/week in-office). High-value: oncology, G2 cancers, marketing communications, pipeline and marketed brands, cross-functional collaboration, senior leadership counsel, agency management.