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The Director, CVRM Brand Communications is a critical member of the US Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic (CVRM) Corporate Affairs team leading on the external communications strategy and execution for US CVRM and its executive leadership.

Job Description

The US CVRM Brand Communications Director will be instrumental in solidifying AstraZeneca’s vision to understand and improve the lives of the communities we look to serve, focusing on AstraZeneca’s development and commercialization efforts in chronic cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic (CVRM) conditions. This role will lead and partner with the broader Corporate Communications team and other corporate and government affairs colleagues to coordinate relevant reputation-enhancing content for the US across brands and therapies, including thought leadership, relevant CVRM policy communication, partnerships, and milestones. The successful candidate will be a strategic problem solver, with a talent to develop project plans and execute communications optimally. Expert-level organization and time management are imperative to support numerous projects, deliver in a fast-paced environment, coordinate with multiple functions and/or regions and successfully partner with internal clients and leaders. This candidate will possess a good blend of strategic planning, know-how and experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement, strong communication skills and the ability to navigate a heavily matrixed corporate environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver effective communications programs that elevate AstraZeneca’s reputation as a leader in addressing unmet need in cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) conditions in the United States.
• Collaborate with AstraZeneca CVRM Brand Communication and Advocacy & Alliance leads to ensure integration and alignment with strategic direction, corporate narrative, and internal and external corporate affairs campaign and editorial planning processes.
• Develop an impactful, above-brand media relations strategy and a compelling narrative to bring to life AstraZeneca’s science-led pipeline and life-changing medicines within the CVRM portfolio.
• Bring the AstraZeneca CVRM narrative and the patient experience to life by creatively leveraging internal and external communications channels, including traditional and social media, working with ‘channel leads’ (e.g. Global Internal Communications, Global Media Relations, market comms teams, digital team etc.) as appropriate.
• Lead AstraZeneca US CVRM thought leadership strategy including partnering with teams on CVRM-related government & policy communications.
• Provide counsel to Senior Leaders and Investor Relations colleagues, providing effective communications and issues management support to Franchise teams, including media and message training.
• Effectively manage and deploy agency support through clear objectives, KPIs, continued drive for excellence and innovation in support of above-brand CVRM initiatives.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6 years communications experience.
• Significant experience leading external communications in a biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical / biotechnology company.
• Expert in employee and leader communications, change management and event planning.
• Proven capability to influence and counsel senior leaders and teams across functions and geographical boundaries.
• Team worker with high level of personal accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable

• Advanced degree.
• Experience in the cardiovascular, renal and/or metabolic space.
• Experience in healthcare policy.

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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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.