Senior Manager, Science & Portfolio Internal Communications
Senior Manager, Science & Portfolio Internal Communications
Location: Cambridge UK
Competitive salary and benefits apply
Are you ready to demonstrate the power of what science can do and how we are progressing our world-class pipeline? As a Senior Manager, Pipeline & Portfolio Internal Communications, you will support BioPharmaceuticals R&D and be responsible for preparing scientific communications materials. Through expert scientific knowledge, you will develop scientific content, messaging and materials to inspire and engage internal audiences alongside being responsible for creating content for the BioPharmaceuticals R&D monthly business report and newsflow to support pipeline milestones, and engaging with stakeholders, including senior leaders, from across BioPharmaceuticals R&D. You will be a key member of the BioPharmaceuticals R&D Corporate Affairs team, working closely with internal and external communicators to ensure alignment of activities and messaging.
Accountabilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of a monthly business report about BioPharmaceuticals R&D milestones to senior leaders. You will create compelling scientific content regarding our pipeline progressions for use across the organisation. You will also prepare and post internal communication materials to engage audiences in a timely manner. Additionally, you will liaise with the BioPharma R&D publications team to own tracking of our key scientific publications and will lead on delivery of compelling scientific internal communications to amplify the story of our high impact publications.
Essential Skills/Experience:
PhD or MS with significant experience of drug discovery/development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a proven track record of advanced communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent PowerPoint skills
Excellent project management skills
Track record of planning and delivery success
Excellent communication skills, particularly with scientific and complex information
Proven ability to drive projects forward to a successful conclusion in a matrix organization
Proactive with effective interpersonal and influencing skills
Willingness and proven ability to function in a hands-on capacity when necessary to achieve milestones, resolve issues and build an organization/function capable of driving toward measurable objectives
Able to recognise or anticipate change with appropriate response
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to develop strong relationships with senior leaders and other key stakeholders
Broad business perspective and acumen and goal-oriented approach
When we put diverse teams in the same room, we unleash bold 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. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca?
Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation for AstraZeneca. Shape this journey by reimagining the way we work, at every turn we're innovating and taking intelligent risks. We do this to steer the enterprise, powering every function to run faster, more efficiently, and achieve more. Every single person plays a part in our story. Speak up, take the initiative and make it yours. As key contributors to our evolution, we're comfortable stepping up whether it's guiding our tech and digital journey or harnessing disruptive technologies.
Ready to help make a big impact for patients? Apply now!
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.
