Director of Scientific Communications and Engagement, Oncology R&D

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

270d • $138,400 - $207,600

About The Position

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the internal science engagement and communications strategy and tactical delivery for our global, multi-site Oncology Regulatory Science, Strategy and Excellence (ORSSE) Function at AstraZeneca. 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 for 2030. Through creative and impactful communications, the successful candidate will contribute to our ambition of building a culture of learning and transparency. ORSSE is going through an exciting transformation to elevate our regulatory science and deliver a dynamic, future-ready, expertise-focused model, and this role will be a significant partner in the change and communications support for this initiative. This role will act as a key partner and executive comms counsel 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 ORSSE stories across all our therapy areas. You will partner with R D corporate affairs to align and shape science communications that enhance the external reputation of this organization and AstraZeneca.

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 communication.
• Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process.
• 5 years+ experience working as a senior communicator supporting a highly visible leader.
• Prior pharmaceutical/healthcare experience in a strategic communications role.
• Experience leading change communications.
• Strong influencing, networking, and team leading skills.
• 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.
• Proven experience in change and transformation communications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the internal science communications and engagement strategy for ORSSE.
• Responsible for the overarching internal editorial calendar and messaging to raise the visibility of ORSSE achievements.
• Provide strategic leadership to shape the broader ORSSE internal communications strategy.
• Work directly with the SVP and her leadership team to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements.
• Support the SVP with her external and internal scientific presentations.
• Lead the strategy for enhancing engagement of ORSSE leaders across global sites.
• Drive innovative solutions to communicate transformation, scorecard, and scientific priorities.
• Overall accountable for delivery of key business reports to capture scientific achievements.
• Tactical delivery of key comms tactics including video creation/editing and material/narrative creation.
• Partner with Oncology R D corporate affairs to shape external communications.
• Lead change and transformation communications including the creation and implementation of effective plans.
• Develop compelling change narratives and messaging that respond to the evolving needs of the ORSSE organization.
• Establish broad change/comms enterprise engagement initiatives that align with organizational goals.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid leaves
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree