Director US Oncology Brand Communications (G2 Cancer)

Director US Oncology Brand Communications (G2 Cancers)

Gaithersburg, MD

Global Corporate Affairs

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week in office

At AstraZeneca, we are an equal opportunity employer that puts patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, a team leader, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. 

AstraZeneca is redefining cancer care and we have a bold ambition to one day eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Director of Gynaecologic & Genitourinary Cancer Brand Communications to join us as 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 in cancer care. As our understanding of G2 cancers has evolved, so have our medicines. We are working to bring these therapies to the people who need them – no matter their disease stage, disease subtype or zip code.

This role will lead US communications strategy for AstraZeneca’s leading cancer portfolio, including marketed brands and pipeline assets. This individual will manage brand-specific news flow milestones, data delivery at key congresses, internal communications, disease-relevant programs and more. The successful candidate will partner with the G2 Franchise and sit on the US leadership team, serving as a strategic communications advisor to the US Franchise Head and collaborating closely with commercial and medical teams. As a member of the US Oncology Corporate Affairs team, the candidate will collaborate closely across the enterprise to ensure a coordinated and compliant approach to external stakeholder engagement. 

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver effective communications programs that elevate AZ Oncology’s Cancer reputation 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 external corporate affairs campaign and editorial planning processes 

• Ensure communications are continuous, consistent and distributed through appropriate channels, working with all Corporate Affairs partners and third-party agencies Support an integrated approach to milestones, news flow and activity planning – including support of multiple Phase III trial readouts and launches – to effectively maximize opportunities 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

• Execute multi-stakeholder signature programs and advocacy initiatives aiming to establish AZ as a leader in G2 Cancers and to remove barriers to treatment adoption. 

• Effectively develop and creatively leverage internal 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.) as appropriate. 

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

• Effectively manage and deploy agency support through clear objectives, KPIs, continued drive for excellence and innovation in support of the G2 cancer pipeline and portfolio.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing or related field 

• 7-10 plus years experience 

• Significant experience of leading strategic communications management in a similar environment for global brands/disease areas either in-house or at global communications agency. 

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

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

• Team worker with high level of personal accountability 

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

Desirable for the role

• Deep expertise in Oncology

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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