Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement

Position: Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement, Biologics Engineering & Oncology Targeted Discovery

Duration: 8-9 months

Location: Gaithersburg, MD (Hybrid – average 3 days/week onsite)

Working Hours: Standard business hours, 8am–5pm

About the Role

Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement, Biologics Engineering and Oncology Targeted Discovery

The Director, Scientific Communications & Engagement will lead the internal communications and engagement strategy for two global multi-site functions in Oncology R&D at AstraZeneca, Biologics Engineering (BE) and Oncology Targeted Discovery (OTD).

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 2030. Through creative and impactful communications, the successful candidate will contribute to our ambition of building a culture of learning and transparency.

This critical role leads the internal science engagement and communications strategy for two functions Biologics Engineering and Oncology Targeted Discovery, acting as a key partner and point of contact for the SVP, providing dedicated strategic communications and support to this innovative, progressive and highly visible leader.

Working with a diverse range of stakeholders, you will develop an exciting internal communications agenda featuring innovative solutions to enhance employee engagement and tell the BE and OTD stories. You will partner with R&D corporate affairs to align and shape science communications that enhance the external reputation of these organisation and AstraZeneca

What you'll do

· Define and implement the internal science communications and engagement strategy for BE and OTD, working closely with diverse stakeholders across AstraZeneca including the SVP, Business Planning & Operations (BPO) lead, and the BE and OTD Leadership Teams.

· Work directly with the SVP and leadership teams to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.g. external scientific presentations and Town Hall meetings)

· Provide strategic input into our broader Oncology R&D (ORD) internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns)

· Responsible for the overarching internal editorial calendar and messaging to raise the visibility of BE achievements and to communicate our scorecard (goals) progress

· Support the SVP with their external and internal scientific presentations

· Lead the strategy for enhancing engagement of BE Leadership team internally

· Strong immersion in the scientific portfolio and project pipeline, understanding and championing the innovative scientific breakthroughs

· Drive innovative solutions (including digital media and AI) to communicate our scorecard and scientific priorities and bring the BE science to life

· Overall accountable for delivery of key business reports to capture scientific achievements / deliverables

· Partner with Oncology R&D Corporate Affairs to craft external communications to enhance the external scientific reputation of BioEngineering and Oncology Targeted Discovery

· Work as a strong, matrix stakeholder business partner to deliver in a collaborative and engaging manner leading to successful delivery against goals

Must have:

1. MSc in life sciences, communications or related field
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in the Scientific Communications field
3. Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific data into compelling communication that is appropriate for the level of the audience
4. Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
6. A proven track record of delivering tasks on time

Nice to have:

1. PhD in life sciences is strongly preferred
2. Experience in working in a complex/matrixed environment, fast-paced and high-performing team
3. Strong scientific in-depth knowledge in the Oncology field or related areas is preferred

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