Associate Director RDU IT Communications and Change Management

This role offers an outstanding opportunity to lead communication and change management efforts within AlexionRare Disease Unit IT crafting the organizations transformational journey. As the Associate Director of RDU IT Communications and Change Management you will create and implement strategies that enhance employee engagement foster innovation and drive performance. Your efforts will ensure seamless communication of RDU IT transformation digital innovation and AI adoption aligning with organizational goals. By delivering impactful messaging and fostering collaboration you will strengthen customer engagement and position RDU IT as a key enabler of business success.

Accountabilities:

Develop and implement the RDU IT critical communications plan ensuring alignment with business priorities.

Lead internal and external communication activities for the Head of RDU IT collaborating with outsourced creative services and other key collaborators.

Partner with the Head of RDU IT and senior leadership team to create integrated communication plans that support RDU IT strategy and priorities.

Plan develop and deliver flagship RDU IT events including townhalls virtual and inperson leader meetings lead playbook blogs/vlogs organizational announcements awards submissions and communication assets.

Serve as the steward of messaging storytelling and branding for RDU IT ensuring clarity consistency and alignment with strategic goals.

Enhance communication and change management capabilities by upskilling RDU IT employees to improve collaboration adaptability business outcomes and career growth.

Strengthen collaborator engagement by fostering alignment on strategic goals through tailored messaging and meaningful interactions.

Streamline communication platforms workflows and practices to improve efficiency prioritize effectively and deliver highquality outcomes.

Develop and implement bestpractice change communication strategies to support RDU IT transformation and organizational initiatives.

Provide experienced communication support to RDU IT collaborators highlighting transformative initiatives and success stories using diverse media channels.

Collaborate with Alexion Corporate and Global IT Communication teams to implement change enablement and communication plans.

Ensure all communications reflect RDU IT and Alexion business priorities align with AstraZenecas corporate brand and maintain a unified look and feel.

Actively contribute as a member of the RDU IT Leadership Team providing insights and expertise on communication strategies.

Run tools and processes to measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and change initiatives driving continuous improvement.

Oversee and manage contract resources to support communication activities ensuring quality compliance and successful delivery.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Bachelors Degree

7 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated communications experience including 5 years in leadership role motivating change and communication strategies.

Proven success in fastpaced global communications delivering innovative engaging strategies to achieve measurable outcomes and drive organizational impact.

Extensive experience in employee and leader engagement digital change communications event management and strategic campaign .

Advanced proficiency in creating compelling PowerPoint presentations with attention to detail design aesthetics storytelling and brand alignment.

Experienced writer and editor skilled at crafting clear compelling messages tailored to audiences using multichannel communication skills with expertise in digital tools social media.

Strong ability to prioritize manage conflicting demands and consistently deliver highquality outputs under tight deadlines.

Demonstrated expertise in change management transformation strategies and governance driving measurable results for enterprisewide initiatives.

Resilient proactive selfmotivated leader with exceptional problemsolving skills and a collaborative flexible approach to global teamwork.

Proven ability to influence negotiate and communicate effectively with senior leadership and diverse global teams.

Skilled in measuring communication effectiveness fostering collaboration and advancing organizational priorities through essential communication and change management initiatives.

Strong knowledge of emerging technologies including Generative AI with experience applying them to communication strategies.

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and advanced communication design tools for producing highquality impactful materials.

Skilled in website design and content management to create engaging and userfriendly digital experiences.

Experienced in advising senior leaders on communication change management and collaborator engagement strategies.

Proven track record in managing communication efforts for IT transformation and modernization initiatives.

Strong understanding of change management methodologies and their integration into effective communication strategies.

Passionate about fostering collaboration driving performance culture and delivering outcomes that support organizational transformation.

The ability to build strong relationships across diverse styles perspectives and backgrounds treating differences fairly and equitably while fostering an inclusive environment.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Bachelors degree in marketing communications journalism or related field or equivalent professional experience in a communications role

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.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $125365.60 $188048.40. Hourly and salaried nonexempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. In addition our positions offer a shortterm incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equitybased longterm incentive program (salaried roles) to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles) and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

At AstraZeneca our work has a direct impact on patients lives by transforming our ability to develop lifechanging medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak by combining cuttingedge science with leading digital technology platforms. Join us at this crucial stage of our journey as we become a digital and dataled enterprise. Here you can innovate freely while being supported all the way.

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Date Posted

01Apr2025

Closing Date

14Apr2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lack thereof sex sexual orientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital status pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact Alexion participates in EVerify.