Director, Communications Lead â Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CTDO)
Director, Communications Lead â Cell Therapy Development & Operations (CTDO)
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$ 138400 - 207600
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Job Description
The Communications Lead for Cell Therapy Development and Operations (CTDO) at AstraZeneca will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing communication strategies that align with organizational priorities. This position requires visionary leadership change management and stakeholder engagement expertise and the ability to drive highimpact communication initiatives across internal and external platforms.
The role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities a deep understanding of change management and the ability to drive impactful communication initiatives in a dynamic and fastpaced environment. Excellent writing project management planning and multichannel communications experience (particularly digital communications and analytics) is essential with a sound Pharma background and a working knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain desirable recognizing you will lead and provide counsel on messaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that support CTDOs objectives.
- Advise and counsel senior leadership on communication approaches for internal and external audiences.
- Lead execution of communications activities including employee townhalls functional events and leader communications.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives including change management to enable delivery of CTDO strategy to advance organizational transformation.
- Partner with the BPO and CTDO LT on timing messaging and tactics for internal communications.
- Drive innovative solutions and actively leverage AZs digital channels to communicate and bring to life CTDO strategy priorities and scorecard performance.
- Prepare briefing books and coordinate with Media Relations team for external or highprofile presentations by CTDO leaders.
- Actively engage and collaborate with Global Operations R&D and Business Unit communications leaders to build visibility for CTDO and its strategy to ensure consistent and aligned messaging and to ensure CTDO contributes to and is pulled through in global campaigns.
- Manage communications related to supply chain quality issues and sitelevel incidents when required.
- Measure communication effectiveness and implement strategic improvements based on insights.
- Serve as a flexible communications team member when timely resource / prioritization is required.
Education & Experience Requirements
- 12 years of experience (BS) or 10 years (MS/MA/MBA or equivalent) in communications.
- At least 8 years in internal/external communications within multinational companies preferably pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.
- Extensive stakeholder engagement experience with the ability to influence senior leaders across functions.
- Experience in change management in employee and leader communications engagement plans and campaigns change communication and event management.
- Proven track record in delivering innovative communication initiatives achieving tangible business outcomes.
- Strong working knowledge of digital communication technologies with track record of use in internal communication activities.
- Experience in managing complex crisis communications within a highly regulated industry.
- Proficiency in financial reporting and disclosure regulations (preferred for UKlisted companies).
Capabilities & Leadership Behaviors
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills backed by strong digital capabilities.
- Strategic thinker who can anticipate communication trends and industry shifts.
- Influential stakeholder management fostering credibility and engagement.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and execute highquality communication strategies under tight deadlines.
- Proactive adaptable and resultsdriven bringing energy and enthusiasm to team environments.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively leading crossfunctional engagement.
- Strong judgment and decisionmaking skills particularly in sensitive or highimpact situations.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $138400 to $207600. However 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).
Our Benefits:
Benefits offered include:
- A qualified retirement program 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation holidays and paid leaves
- 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.
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Date Posted
18May2025Closing Date
29May2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
