Director, International Communications

**Introduction to role**:
Are you ready to take on a dynamic and exciting role in the heart of AstraZeneca's fastest growing area? We are seeking an exceptional communications leader to spearhead the communications strategy for our International region, spanning Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. If you are a seasoned health communications specialist with a passion for working at the centre of world’s most pressing healthcare challenges and opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

**Accountabilities**:
We are looking for an exceptional communications leader to take spearhead the communications strategy for AstraZeneca’s International region (spanning Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America). You will work as part of a cross-functional leadership team with responsibility for shaping and delivering the future of our Oncology contribution to people and societies across our International region.
- Drive an international oncology messaging and thought leadership content, leveraging AZ health equity strategy and thought leadership platforms
- Drive strategic International-level communications planning that ensures industry-leading policy shaping and related outcomes that are consistently well integrated with evolving government affairs, commercial and medical priorities.
- Lead product and corporate level Oncology communication initiatives that are expertly integrated with the company’s policy objectives, with a particular focus on lung cancer.
- Provide International region-specific communications counsel to International and Global leadership, to help inform cross-functional strategy and key business decisions.
- Ensure effective hands-on implementation of communications plans, and cross-functional initiatives as appropriate, working in close partnership with local marketing company teams and communications agencies.
- Continuously engage country communications teams to understand their local environments and inspire and support the effective implementation of International Oncology communications priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with international third-party organisations that work to achieve improved viral disease outcomes across the region.
- Manage the development and execution of an Oncology internal communications strategy, that unites all International employees in the celebration and prioritisation of AstraZeneca’s patient-centric impact.
- Play a significant role as a senior member of the International communications function, working with other senior communicators to support the function’s evolution and impact across the organisation.
- There may be a need for occasional international travel to fulfil business responsibilities.

**Essential Skills/Experience**:

- Minimum five years of fast-paced agency or in-house communications experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of or passion for cancer care
- Experienced communicator with track record in delivering and managing complex corporate campaigns that deliver measurable impact and ROI
- Experience in working with international teams or on projects with international dimensions
- Significant experience of managing different partner relationships and confident at managing up
- Skilled at using social media and digital content creation, and experience in measurement and how to use data and research to drive communications efforts
- Effective communicator and storyteller, both written and verbal, with English fluency
- Leads in-market teams through persuasion and co-creation
- Communicates information effectively and accurately. Can synthesize large amounts of data and distil key points clearly, succinctly in reports or verbally.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering strategic, content rich, outcomes focused and well measured communications programmes.
- Creativity and confidence to challenge colleagues and leaders to always ensure best-practice communications principles for optimal results.
- Ability to think strategically and work hands-on with agility and resilience.

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:

- Experience of working in pharma/other highly regulated sector is desirable

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.

**Why AstraZeneca**

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a team of specialists that is valued and essential to our growth. We encourage entrepreneurial and innovative thinking in a creative yet rigorous environment. Our strength lies in our global, diverse network where we work seamlessly together to solve challenges and make a meanin