Role: Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement

Location: Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK

Competitive salary and benefits package

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible! We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world!

Are you an effective and creative communicator? Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of people? Are you passionate about scientific advances?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the internal science engagement and communications strategy for two global multi-site functions in Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca, Biologics Engineering (BE) and Oncology Targeted Discovery (OTD). 

Working with diverse stakeholders, including scientists, senior leaders and corporate affairs you will use proven and innovative mechanisms to bring our strategy and portfolio to life and inspire communities as we work towards achieving our bold ambition 2030. Through creative and impactful communications, the successful candidate will contribute to our ambition of building a culture of learning and transparency. 

 

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   

 

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Date Posted

08-Nov-2024

Closing Date

21-Nov-2024

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