COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Location.
Barcelona   At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves in crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and globally.
Recognising the importance of individualised flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week.
Our working spaces are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strat egize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work.
We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking bold action to solve some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.
Introduction to the role.
Are you a passionate communications professional seeking an opportunity to support a world-leading clinical operations function?      The BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations Transformation Management Office (TMO) is a global department within AstraZeneca R&D.
We are a collaborative and inclusive community where curious and passionate individuals are committed to enabling the discovery of new medicines.
We are currently seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to support our pro ject communications.
As the Communications Manager, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Director of Communications in implementing the communication strategy for BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations Transformation Programs.
This important role involves supporting the ongoing flow of information to ensure that program communication rises above the “noise” by identifying innovative ways of bringing the Transformation Program voice to the relevant audiences and agendas.
Key Responsibilities.
Assist in implementing project communications and engagement strateg ies for Transformation programs, working closely with the Director of Communications and other key stakeholders across AstraZeneca.
Support the Communications Director and Program leadership teams in developing content for internal and high-profile external engagements       Provide support for planning, communication asset creation, and implementation to support key strategic needs for the Transformation Program strategy     Contribute to the development of an engaging internal editorial calendar to raise the visibility of Transformation Program achievements across AstraZeneca (e.
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contribution to milestones, project deliverables, and technology innovations) and to communicate our scorecard using a range of platforms.
Collaborate with external comms and design agencies to deliver professional-grade content into internal and external communications (e.
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custom images and graphics).
Support the information sharing strategy for the use of specific collaboration mechanisms, such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online.
Assist in providing direction, guidance, and development of communication team members.
Essential qualifications and experience.
Some experience in science communication and a desire to develop skills in articulating complex data fit for the audience   Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in communication and a willingness to learn from experienced professionals   Ability to articulate data into effective and compelling communication that is appropriate for the level of audience   Good written and verbal communication skills in English   Interest in the pharmaceutical drug development process   Strong team working skills and a willingness to collaborate with various stakeholders     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.