Director, US Oncology Brand Communications

US OncologyBrand Communications(LungCancer)

Gaithersburg, MD

Global Corporate Affairs

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week in office

AstraZeneca is redefiningcancercare, andwe have a bold ambition to one dayeliminatecancer as a cause of death. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Director ofLungCancerBrand Communicationsto join usas a core member of the US Oncology Corporate Affairs team while collaborating with other teams across AstraZeneca.For more than 40 years, AstraZeneca has contributed to advancements inlungcancer care. As our understanding oflungcancer has evolved, so have our medicines. We are working to bring these therapies to the people who need them - no matter their disease stage, diseasesubtypeor zip code.

This role will lead US communications strategyfor AstraZeneca’sleadingLungCancerportfolio, includingmarketed brands and pipeline assets. You willmanage brand-specific news flow milestones, data delivery at key congresses, internal communications,disease-relevantprogramsand more. The successful candidate willpartner with theLung CancerFranchise and sit on theUSLungCancerleadership team,serving as a strategic communications advisor to the USLungCancerFranchise Headandcollaborating closely with commercialandmedical teams.As a member of theUSOncology Corporate Affairs team, you will collaborate closely across the enterprisetoensure a coordinated and compliant approach to external stakeholder engagement.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver effective communications programs that elevate AZ Oncology’sLungCancerreputation as a leader in the US

• Collaborate with other AZ Communication Leads to ensure integration and alignment with strategic direction, corporate narrative, and internal and externalcorporate affairscampaign and editorial planning processes

• Ensure communications are continuous, consistent and distributed through appropriate channels, working with allCorporateAffairs partners and third-party agenciesSupport an integrated approach to milestones, news flow and activity planning - including support of multiple Phase III trial readoutsand launches- to effectively increaseopportunities and prepare against issues

• Develop an impactful media relations strategy and a compelling narrative to bring to life our science-led pipeline and life-changing medicines within the portfolio with clear messages and sharp proof points

• Implementmulti-stakeholder signature programs and advocacy initiatives aiming toestablishAZ as a leader inLungCancerand to remove barriers to treatment adoption.

• Effectively develop and creativelyleverageinternal and external communications channels, including traditional and social media, working with ‘channel leads’ (e.g.Global Internal Communications, Global Media Relations, market comms teams, digital team etc.) asappropriate.

• Provide sound counsel to SeniorLeaders andprovide effective communications and issues management support to brand leaders, Franchise teams, including media and message training.

• Effectively lead and deploy agency support through clearobjectives, important metrics, continued drive for excellence and innovation in support ofthelungcancer pipeline and portfolio.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7-10years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, agencycommunicationsora relatedfield.

• Significant experienceof leading strategic communications management in a similar environment / for global brands/disease areaseither in-house or at global communications agency.

• Expert in media relations, digital, social media, employee andleadercommunications, change management, event planning and more.

• Capability to influence and counsel senior leaders and teams across functions and geographical boundaries.

• Team worker withhigh levelof personal accountability

• Strong background and comfort level in writing science-based content

• Strategic problem solver, with a talent to develop project plans and execute communications

• Expert-level organization and time& agencymanagement skills are key to supportingnumerousprojects, delivering in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with multiplefunctions andsuccessfully partnering with internal clients and leadersas well as external alliance partners.

Desirable for the role

• Deepexpertisein Oncology

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations,marketingora relatedfield.

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals,biotechnologyor oncology communications.

• Experience working for a communications and public relations agency

Office Working Requirements

When we put unexpected 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. 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 ambitious world.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $146,716.80 - 220,075.20 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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