Director, CVRM Communications
AstraZeneca · Boston, MA
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$147k–$220kCompany career page
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks a Director of Communications for its Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism division, focusing on obesity and weight management programs. The role involves developing and executing global communications strategies across clinical development and commercialization phases, working with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of pharmaceutical product communications experience
- Significant in-house or agency biopharma communications background with media relations expertise
- Deep product/pipeline communications knowledge and ability to translate science for varied audiences
- Expert product communications writing and digital communications proficiency
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional, global senior teams and build trusted relationships
What you'll be doing
- Develop and deliver global communications plans from Phase I through launch with strategic milestones and competitive considerations
- Build disease and asset narratives; produce press releases, Q&As, and materials; prepare and train spokespeople
- Collaborate with global and regional media teams; support investor communications and engage external experts
- Lead internal engagement initiatives for obesity/weight programs and drive digital/social channel deployment
- Manage issues preparedness, crisis management, and coordinate patient advocacy programs
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