Director, US Oncology Internal Communications and Above Brand Campaigns
AstraZeneca
September 02, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Gaithersburg, MD)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Lead internal communications and above-brand campaign strategies for US Oncology within AstraZeneca, focusing on employee engagement, organizational change, and brand reputation. Responsibilities: develop integrated multi-channel communication plans, advise senior leaders, manage internal events and digital content, shape key messaging during high-visibility moments, and partner with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Medical, HR, Legal, and Compliance. Lead external reputation initiatives such as community engagement, partnerships, and media campaigns; oversee agency/vendor collaborations and measure communication impact using data insights. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 7-10 years in internal or corporate communications, with experience advising senior leadership and managing complex projects. Skills: excellent writing, strategic planning, digital/social media expertise, and ability to simplify complex scientific/medical information. Preferred: background in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotech, or oncology communications; experience with above-brand campaigns and organizational change. HighValue: biopharma (oncology), corporate reputation, internal engagement, digital storytelling, stakeholder collaboration, change management, hybrid work model, with a focus on US healthcare context.