AstraZenecaCorporate AffairsOncology Communications Business Partner

職務内容 / Job Description

This role reports to the Head of TA Corporate Affairs and is responsible for Oncology therapy area and product communications across assigned products and franchises covering both internal and external product communications. As TA Corporate Affairs brings together multiple areas of expertise this role owns the communications expertise within the team and acts as a communications business partner to Oncology Franchise Heads Brand Teams and relevant cross-functional stakeholders. The role also has communications responsibility for the Oncology portfolio of new modalities including emerging platforms and treatment approaches.

The role aligns communications with Oncology product strategy brand priorities BSP launch milestones lifecycle priorities and business objectives. It identifies product communication issues and opportunities develops strategy and KPIs leads execution end-to-end and collaborates with Media Relations and Digital Communications to ensure effective positioning across relevant channels.

Oncology TA / Product Communications Strategy and Execution
Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies for assigned Oncology products franchises and the therapy area
Translate Oncology product strategy brand priorities BSP launch plans lifecycle priorities new-modality portfolio priorities and business issues into communication objectives messages KPIs and execution plans
Lead communications for the Oncology new-modality portfolio including emerging platforms and treatment approaches by building understanding of their scientific value patient impact market-entry milestones and reputation implications among internal and external stakeholders
Identify product-specific communication challenges opportunities stakeholder perceptions and reputation implications and recommend appropriate actions
Lead Oncology product communications end-to-end including planning message development stakeholder alignment approval coordination execution KPI tracking and improvement
Participate in Oncology product franchise Brand Team launch and business planning meetings as a communications business partner
Partner with Media Relations and Digital Communications to provide Oncology product therapy area business stakeholder media and digital insights and adapt messages for relevant channels
Create and coordinate core communications materials including key messages Q&As internal announcements leadership messages briefing materials disease awareness content and presentation materials
Ensure communications activities are aligned with company policies compliance requirements industry codes global guidance and local business priorities
Provide communications expertise and advice to D-level Associates within the TA Corporate Affairs team as appropriate including when assigned therapeutic areas products or topics differ

応募資格(経験資格等) / Qualification (Experience & Skill etc.)

経験 / Experience

必須 / Mandatory

Experience in corporate communications product communications public relations marketing communications healthcare communications or related areas
Experience developing and executing communications plans linked to product strategy brand priorities launch lifecycle management BSP or business planning
Experience partnering with commercial medical market access regulatory policy patient advocacy media relations digital communications or brand teams

歓迎 / Nice to have

Experience in pharmaceutical healthcare life sciences or another highly regulated industry is preferred
Experience working in a multinational or matrix organization is preferred

資格 / License

必須 / Mandatory

Bachelors degree; an additional qualification is a plus

歓迎 / Nice to have

Relevant fields include communications journalism public relations marketing public policy business or related disciplines

能力 / Skill-set

必須 / Mandatory
Strong writing editing message development and storytelling skills for internal and external audiences
Ability to understand Oncology product strategy BSP scientific and medical information new modalities and emerging treatment platforms market dynamics patient needs and stakeholder perceptions and translate them into communications strategy
Strong strategic planning business partnering stakeholder management project management and KPI-setting capability
Good understanding of internal communications external communications media relations digital communications and issues preparedness
Good judgment accuracy compliance mindset proactive working style and ability to work independently at manager level

語学 / Language

必須 / Mandatory

Native-level Japanese and business-level English

勤務地 / Work Location

Tokyo

Date Posted

Closing Date

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.