Head of Corporate Affairs
Do you have expertise in, and passion for healthcare? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact an organization that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
It’s an exciting time for our team as we redefine the future, working towards our vision to be the leader in Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolism, Respiratory and Immunology, and Oncology by 2025. Get to make your mark as you do something rewarding for patients, healthcare and our wider society. Jump in and be a part of it.
What you’ll do
Drives the development and implementation of Corporate Affairs, Communications, Government Affairs, and Policy-shaping strategies to build a credible corporate reputation for internal and external stakeholders. Works with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Typical Accountabilities:
Building Corporate Reputation: Leading the development and execution of Public Relations strategies for a portfolio of brands, enhances AstraZeneca's reputation through crisis management, and maintains relationships with officials and regulators, collaborating with departments like HR, Compliance, and Legal, provides public relations counsel, and communicates key legislative and regulatory developments internally, supporting the company's People and Sustainability agenda.
Strategic Corporate Communications: Overseeing all internal and external communications for functions and brands, helping leaders develop strategies aligned with brand and global communications strategies. It ensures communication alignment with Corporate Affairs and other internal functions, supports corporate communications for the Office of the President and AZPH spokespersons, and works cross-functionally to position corporate messages and create advocacy. Additionally, leading the development of local press releases for brand-related material information in support of senior leaders.
Government Affairs: Championing and overseeing the development of strong external relationships with stakeholders such as policymakers, patient advocacy groups, and clinical experts. It involves creating strategies for stakeholder engagement, maximizing the impact of partnerships and media efforts, and building strategic relationships with government officials and NGOs in line with business priorities. The role gathers intelligence and provides strategic insights to guide business opportunities and ensure sustainable benefits for patients and stakeholders. It requires collaboration with various internal teams to achieve company goals and empowers senior leaders to represent AstraZeneca’s objectives.
Policy Shaping: Developing policy-shaping strategies and patient activation partnerships aligned with enterprise and therapeutic area priorities, creating advocacy and policy interventions like consensus development and national guidelines. Driving government agencies and stakeholders towards creating advocacies and policies to enhance the health ecosystem and patient access to healthcare, aligned with AstraZeneca's core strategies. The role involves monitoring policy and political activities affecting AstraZeneca and developing strategies to influence them, as well as engaging with agencies on pharmaceutical policies impacting the company.
Essential for the role
Bachelor’s degree in communications or a business-related field
Considerable experience in one or more areas of communications or Corporate or External affairs
Expertise in one or more area of internal or external corporate communications
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Experience managing Public Relations or Communications in a number of brands and at different stages of the lifecycle
Understanding and experience of digital and social media
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what’s next?
- Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
- Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.
Where can I find out more?
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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
