ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT, LATE DEVELOPMENT ONCOLOGY

Fantastic opportunity to be a key part of the team delivering our internal science engagement and communications strategy for the Late Development Oncology Function.
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 .
Through creative and impactful communications, the successful candidate will contribute to our ambition of building a culture of learning and transparency.
This critical role will support across two team s within the function and partner with the wider team in delivering cross functional campaigns and tactics.
Typical Accountabilities.
Defines and implements the internal science communications and engagement strategy for teams within Late Development Oncology, working closely with diverse stakeholders across AstraZeneca including Senior Leaders, B usiness Planning & Operations leads and the Leadership Teams.
Leadership profile development including d raf t ing internal posts for leaders to be shared across internal digital and external social channels to mark milestones, broader company campaigns and drive engagement    Responsible for managing their overarching internal editorial calendar and messaging as part of the broader communications team   Provides strategic and tactical input into broader Late Development Oncology internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns)     Works directly with the l eadership team to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.
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external scientific presentations and Town Hall meetings)   Supporting key leaders with external and internal scientific presentations    Partners with Oncology R&D corporate affairs to shape external communications to further enhance the external scientific reputation of Late Development Oncology    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   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Englis h   Proven capa bility 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   Prior pharmaceutical / healthcare experience in a strategic communications role    Strong influencing, collaborating and networking 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   Desirable requirements.
Understanding of external communication requirements with particular focus on social media    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.
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