This critical role leads the internal science engagement and communications strategy for two functions Biologics Engineering and Oncology Targeted Discovery which This role will act as a key partner and point of contact for the SVP, providing dedicated strategic communications and support to this innovative, progressive and highly visible leader.

Working with a diverse range of stakeholders, you will develop an exciting internal communications agenda featuring innovative solutions to enhance employee engagement and tell the BE and OTD stories. You will partner with R&D corporate affairs to align and shape science communications that enhance the external reputation of these organisation and AstraZeneca

Typical Accountabilities:

• Defines and implements the internal science communications and engagement strategy for BE and OTD, working closely with diverse stakeholders across AstraZeneca including the Senior Vice President, Business Planning & Operations leads and the Leadership Teams.

• Responsible for the overarching internal editorial calendar and messaging to raise the visibility of BE/OTD achievements (e.g.milestones) and to communicate our scorecard progress

• Provides strategic input into our broader BE/OTD internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns)

• Works directly with the SVP and her leadership team to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.g. external scientific presentations and Town Hall meetings)

• Supporting the SVP with her external and internal scientific presentations

• Leads the strategy for enhancing engagement of BE/OTD leaders internally

• Strong immersion in the scientific portfolio and project pipeline, understanding and championing the innovative scientific breakthroughs

• Drives innovative solutions (including digital media) to communicate our scorecard and scientific priorities and bring the BE/OTD science to life

• Overall accountable for delivery of key business reports to capture scientific achievements / deliverables

• Partners with Oncology R&D corporate affairs to craft external communications to further enhance the external scientific reputation of BE/OTD

• Works as a strong, matrix stakeholder manager to deliver in a collaborative and engaging manner leading to successful delivery against goals

Essential requirements:

• BSC in life sciences

• Scientific knowledge in the Oncology field or related areas

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proven capability to clearly articulate complex scientific data into effective and compelling communication that is appropriate for the level of audience

• Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process

• Extensive experience working as a senior communicator directly supporting a highly visible and senior leader/executive

• Prior pharmaceutical/ healthcare experience in a strategic communications role

• Experience leading change communications

• Strong influencing, networking and team leading skills with all level of peers and colleagues

• A proven track record of delivering tasks in a timely manner

• Experience in working in a complex, fast paced, high performing team

• Experience of supporting executive comms across digital and social media channels

Desirable requirements:

• Understanding of external communication requirements with particular focus on social media and traditional media engagement

• PhD or MSc in Life science

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