Senior Director, Cambridge Communications
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Cambridge Communications
The Discovery Centre, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, UK
Competitive salary and benefits
Introduction to Role:
Are you ready to enhance our reputation in Cambridge and strengthen relationships within this growing ecosystem and beyond? As the Senior Director, Cambridge Communications, you will become a key representative of AstraZeneca in the Cambridge community. Your role will guide the development and execution of a robust programme of activities that support the company’s strategy and enhances the impact of AstraZeneca in Cambridge. You will be a key member of the R&D Communications teams, working closely with internal partners across Global Corporate Affairs (GCA) and the broader organisation. Your goal? To ensure the role of AZ in Cambridge – and our most exciting science - is showcased and understood, positioning AstraZeneca as the best science-led organisation in the industry, a business leader and the partner and employer of choice.
Accountabilities:
As a key representative of AstraZeneca within the Cambridge community, you will lead the development and delivery of a coordinated corporate affairs strategy and plan that showcases AstraZeneca’s leadership and positive impact to enhance reputation and collaborations in Cambridge. Working with others internally and in the wider ecosystem, you will gain insights and knowledge, and translate these into activities. You will ensure Cambridge achievements, events and external news flow are effectively delivered to achieve our Cambridge objectives. You will also anticipate and manage reputational issues, in addition to playing a corporate affairs leadership role in business continuity/incident management if required.
Crucial Skills/Experience:
Established track record of delivering impactful, coordinated corporate affairs strategies and plans in support of business priorities across channels and partners with demonstrable measures of success
Has a track record of crafting and developing networks, with an entrepreneurial approach and desire to challenge the status quo
Understands the UK Life-sciences and / or Cambridge ecosystem, and can adeptly navigate and understand the challenges and opportunities they present
Expert writing skills, able to adapt to wide range of communications – presentations, press releases, digital copywriting, speeches, internal communications
Broad, multi-channel communication experience including media, events, digital, change and crisis communications
Solid understanding of the UK political and media environment
Experience of leading different internal and external partner relationships. Confident around senior leaders. Comfortable delivering contrary viewpoint when vital
Strong issues management capability across corporate affairs subject areas. Good judgment; strong reputational 'radar'
High level of integrity, able to handle highly confidential/critical information
Track-record of team and programme leadership, with outstanding influencing and relationship building skills
Team worker with high levels of motivation and personal accountability, bringing passion & energy to the team
Excellent eye for detail and upholding visual and verbal identity
Able to develop and maintain relationships across business and cultural boundaries
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and high-reaching world.
Why AstraZeneca?
Join a hardworking distributed team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. The fuel behind our evolving, rapidly growing enterprise, we're here to help unlock the power of what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. We offer countless opportunities for growth, rewarding our successes collectively across the business. Our generous benefits package showcases the business's appreciation of our long-term dedication.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today to become a part of our diverse team
Date Posted
02-May-2024Closing Date
14-May-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.-
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