Job Description

Communications Manager role

Pancras Square \xe2\x80\x93 London

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Make a positive impact, in a team where it means more

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being high-reaching, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you\xe2\x80\x99re our kind of person.

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As the key member of the AZ UK Communications Team, you will develop and deliver communications activities to support key medicines in our portfolio, incorporating external and internal communications, as well as working to support other Communications Team activities where required. You will work collaboratively with colleagues from the franchise teams and the Communications Team to support our commercial and reputational objectives, providing outstanding communications counsel and quality in terms of strategic thinking and tactical delivery.

Accountabilities Summary:

Deliver communications activities to support (in line with business priorities) one of our franchises (in the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit), and our company reputation externally and internally

Handle third parties where applicable to support delivery of communications activities, including robust management of timelines, quality of work and budgets

Ensure all activities align with AZ Governance Framework elements (CDTI) and ABPI Code of Practice

Provide communications support to the AZ UK Communications team for enterprise-wide initiatives that may sit within the remit of communications

Work collaboratively with colleagues from the wider Directorate (which includes Policy and Government Affairs) to amplify work from across the Directorate

Act as an ambassador for communications across the organisation, to demonstrate the value of communications

Key Tasks:

Lead on internal and external communication activities for key medicines within one of our franchises demonstrating data, regulatory turning points and creative campaigns to drive brand or disease awareness amongst target audiences

Balance multiple customers/collaborators to deliver operational accountabilities through effective relationship building and resource management

Drive standard methodology and simplification of channel use to drive effective communication

Engage and brief suppliers in line with AZ procurement guidelines

Deliver activities efficiently through robust budget and supplier management

Deliver activities compliantly, in line with the ABPI Code of Practice and AZ policies

Drive innovation and excellence in communications through understanding current trends and channel evolution, and sharing of best practice with communications colleagues

Crucial requirements:

For external hire, degree level of education, ideally in Communications, PR or life sciences

For internal hire, in the absence of a degree a candidate must demonstrate requisite proficiency level and experience

8+ years working in the healthcare/pharma communications field

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter, able to work with ambiguity/without the full picture

Consistent record to collaborate with and influence colleagues (including senior leaders) across an organisation

Can optimally delegate and manage third parties to deliver outputs

Consistent record to work under pressure, handle time timelines, and prioritise accordingly

Consistent track record to operate, empower and lead in a multi-disciplinary, multi-faceted business

Desirable requirements:

Experience of working in a PR agency

Relationships with/understanding of UK media

Policy/corporate comms background

Other information:

AZ UK offices in Pancras Square, London

We currently operate a hybrid working policy with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week

Occasional work travel will be required

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Date Posted 30-Aug-2023

Closing Date 12-Sept-2023

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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