Head of US Corporate Affairs - Respiratory Immunology RI Vaccines Immune Therapies VI

Introduction to role

AstraZeneca is a global scienceled patientcentric biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies. As a hardworking team we are united and motivated by our shared purpose to push the boundaries of science to deliver lifechanging medicines. We come to work every single day to make a difference to patients society and our company.

AstraZeneca in the United States is organized around two core business units BioPharmaceuticals (BBU) and Oncology. The BBU focuses on the development and commercialization of AstraZenecas Respiratory Immunology (R&I) Vaccines & Immune Therapies (V&I) and Cardiovascular Metabolic Renal (CVRM) therapeutic areas.

The Head of US Corporate Affairs for two critical therapy areas R&I and V&I is a senior member of the US Corporate Affairs team responsible for leading a crossfunctional team and implementing external and internal strategies to drive the US BBU business. This role will serve on the US therapy area Leadership Team and the US Corporate Affairs Leadership Team. The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of strategic planning knowhow in stakeholder engagement passion for science and a consistent track record of against communications campaign work advocacy and policy strategies that deliver differential results for the business.

Additionally the candidate is proactive and innovative has shown team leadership and management skills and can gain the trust and respect of senior leaders who will rely on your counsel and guidance on all Corporate Affairs matters. As a people manager the candidate will be expected to drive performance team development and play a crucial role in encouraging a positive culture as part of the broader US Corporate Affairs team.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for developing and leading strategy planning and for US Corporate Affairs activities therapy area specific policy objectives brand communication and internal communications

• Shape patient and professional group engagements and the legislative and policy landscape to advance patientcentric priorities aligned to the TA

• Ensure delivery of consistent compelling communications and engagement opportunities with internal and external partners that drive business results

• Oversee development and of annual US Corporate Affairs strategy and plan for the TA including planned regulatory and data milestones

• Provide effective strategic US Corporate Affairs counsel to the Vice President US R&I V&I and the affiliated TA Leadership Team

• Ensure that US Corporate Affairs and Global Corporate Affairs TA strategies and plans are aligned and that activities are consistent and coordinated to increase impact learnings and capabilities

• Shape US TA presence at US medical congresses

• Lead a USbased team of communication and advocacy professionals with dotted line colleagues spanning Government Affairs and Policy State Government Affairs and Media Relations

• Serve on the US Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and US R&I V&I Leadership Teams

Essential Skills/Experience

• Excellent writing project management planning and multichannel communications experience particularly media relations digital and internal communications are critical.

• Strong collaboration skills as you will be required to work closely with colleagues across Corporate Affairs notably the VP of Corporate Affairs VP of R&I V&I and partnership with other US Heads of Corporate Affairs including internal and external communications.

• Understanding corporate and brand communications and the ability to balance both to dive internal and external engagement.

• Passion for science and communicating data to diverse audiences

• Strong management skills and ability to handle competing priorities

• 1015 years experience

• Bachelors degree in journalism communication marketing or a related field

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience supporting R&I products or businesses

• Sound Pharma background including understanding regulatory and policy environment is desirable

• Demonstrated success in developing comms campaigns that bring in patient patient advocacy group and policy maker voices

• Experience with leading a team

• Ability to identify opportunities and challenges and solve them / capitalize on them

• Understanding of the external stakeholder environment including government affairs policy and relevant nonprofit organizations

• Proven strategic use of social and digital media

• Ability to navigate sophisticated and matrixed organizations

• Demonstrated ability to work crossfunctionally across sales marketing Market Access and Medical Affairs among others

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Join a place built on innovation and creativity developing the next generation of therapeutics. Be part of an environment where questioning minds never settle until new insights are uncovered that challenge convention. Acting with urgency youll be empowered to take smart risks to push the boundaries. Committed to making the right choices to win spotting opportunities and developing our resilience to solve complex challenges.

You will work with teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in.

Here sharing and understanding different perspectives is encouraged. Staying closely connected with one another is how we work. Drawing on our different views experiences and strengths is key to unlocking our plans for industryleading growth; it propels us forward to reach ambitious new solutions.

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