Senior Director, Communications, EUCAN
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Job Location:
Baar - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director CommunicationsEUCAN
Location:Zug Switzerland
AstraZeneca is a global science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to unlocking the power of what science can do for peoplesocietyand the planet. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and working together to make theseemingly impossiblea reality.
AstraZeneca is seeking aDirectorto lead communications for thecritically important Europe & Canada region.
Reporting to theHead ofCorporate Affairsfor Europe& Canada thisenterpriseposition plays a leadership role to:
Partner with theSeniorVicePresidentof theEUCANRegion theSenior Vice Presidentfor Oncology in EUCAN and their respective leadership teams todevelopand implement the regional communications strategy
Engage our employeeson our purpose and strategyas wedeliver on Ambition 2030
Proactivelystrengthenour corporate reputationin our markets includingas a leaderin science and innovation sustainability(Climate Equity and Resilience) and asa topemployer
Shape healthcare systems throughthought leadership and advocacyto improve access to healthcare and innovative medicines
Strengthenthecommunicationscapabilities ways of working and toolsin and above marketas we developanindustry-leadingcorporate affairsfunction
Your responsibilities include:
COMMUNCATIONS STRATEGY
Develop and implementtheEUCANcommunications strategyalignedwithregionalbusiness priorities and the Global Corporate Affairs strategy
Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership
RepresenttheEUCANRegionon the Global Corporate Communications Taskforceshapingglobal strategies and approaches
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Leadinternal communications for the regionpartnering closely withsenior business leaderson purpose strategychange management andissues management
Delivermajor global and international milestones including quarterly results updates senior leader meetings leadership country visitscampaignsand town halls
CORPORATEREPUTATION& THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Assess and manageAZs reputationacross priority markets partnering with research agenciesleveragingtracking toolstoproviding actionable insightsand recommendationstotheBBU and OBU EUCAN leadership teams
Elevate AstraZenecas voice as an industry leadertoshape the environmentfor our innovationhealthcaretransformationand sustainability priorities
BUILDING COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES
Lead in continually levelling up communications capabilities acrossEUCANmarketsincluding ondigital communications and the useof AIand databy setting clear standardsand expectations developing frameworks/tools to support excellence and creating an environment to support learningdevelopmentand best practice sharing
As part of theEUCANcorporate affairs leadership team collaborate to improve the integrated capabilities culture productivityefficiencyand impact/value of the wider Corporate Affairs team
Capabilities and behaviours
10 years public relations and communications experience working in a fast-paced global in-house or agency communications team
Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
Expertisein developing and delivering innovativeand impactfulcommunications strategies
Sound judgment combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Ability to manage conflicting priorities stakeholder & colleague expectations
Self-starter with proven ability to work independently and flexibly think ahead engageproactivelyand take initiative
Strategic thinker looking outside to bringnew approachesto continually reinvigorateways of working drive productivity and efficiencyand improve the effectivenessand impactof approaches
Track recordof developing high-performing teams
Capable of achieving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment often on short deadlines
Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment act as a trusted advisor and handle sensitive information
Date Posted
20-März-2026Closing Date
05-Apr.-2026AstraZeneca 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.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
