AddressJob Title: Scientific Communications & Engagement Lead R&I
Location: Cambridge (UK)
Are you a passionate sciencecommunications professional striving to make an impact on patients’ lives? At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people and their ability to develop beyond what they thought possible. Working here, we will make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. We're proud to have an exceptional workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
At LateRespiratory & Immunology (Late R&I), we’re driven by innovation and our dedication to make a real-life difference in patients’ lives. That difference starts with you. We are part of the BioPharmaceutical R&D unit. Here, you will get the opportunity to work in a truly collaborative international environment and meet and discuss with key opinion leaders, and authorities in science, as well as commercial, regulatory, clinical development, and other functions.
As the Scientific Communications & Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for developing, managing and delivering an integrated organizational engagement strategy that positively impact Late R&I's culture, employee engagement, scientific leadership and performance.
Working within a dynamic environment, you will directly support the Senior Vice President and the Leadership Team to develop transformation, engagement and communications plans for internal and external activities and manage their execution. You will drive the monthly reporting, and planning of various events for the department. You will also work closely with the R&I Communications Team within Biopharmaceuticals R&D as well as the R&I BBU Corporate Affairs, Global Medical Affairs and Global Commercial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Late R&I Senior Vice President in her leadership priorities and engagements
- Build and develop engaging communication content and materials for both internal and external events, ensuring full engagement of the Late R&I organisation across the globe
- Engage and energise colleagues with our priorities and report progress on pipeline, scientific, organizational, AZ site, therapy area, and industry news
- Drive community building and best practice sharing
- Responsible for team inputs into R&I Communications within Biopharmaceuticals R&D as well as BBU R&I Corporate Affairs, Global Medical Affairs and global commercial organisation
- Responsible for inputs into monthly Senior Executive Team (SET) reports and Town Halls
- Actively seek out and promote the Science stories, Post Cards and communication around publications and successes
- Lead and facilitate the development of relevant content for the Late R&I Nucleus page, SPOL, Workplace, and other platforms and communication channels as is appropriate
- Drive the material for communication of strategic progress throughout the year (e.g. Scorecard; Mid-Term Planning)
- Stay abreast and communicate implications of key industry and therapy area trends and competitor activity
- Develop and maintain compliant content for communicating Late R&I’s vision with key external experts and trial investigators
- Contribute to BioPharma R&D communications programmes and activities through the Scientific Communication and Engagement Network (SEN).
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree plus considerable experience in a global, highly matrixed, science-driven organization
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and drug discovery and development process
- Self starter with demonstrated ability to proactively engage, influence and collaborate across boundaries with delivery focus and a problem-solving attitude
- In-depth scientific knowledge in the Respiratory, Immunology, or related areas
- World class English written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with proven track record of delivering high quality deliverables in line with tight timescales
- Impeccable professionalism with strong business acumen and organisationally savvy with sensitivity to highly confidential information
- Proactive approach with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple requests simultaneously and effectively
- Demonstrated attention to detail, working to consistently deliver to a high standard
- Strong organisational, forward-planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Solid relationship-building skills to develop networks both within the company and externally
- Candidates should provide a sample of their work with their application.
- Finalists will be asked to present a case study TBC.
Desirable Requirements:
- MS or PhD in Life science
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Closing date for Applications: 3 July 2024
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.
