Senior Manager, Global Corporate Affairs

Manager /Senior ManagerGlobal Corporate Affairs

Location:Mississauga Canada(ave.60% /3 days on site)

TheManager /Senior ManagerGlobal Corporate Affairswill play a pivotal role in advancing our companysstakeholder relationsand engagement on key policy and business priorities includingby supportinghigh-profileexternal and internal engagements. In partnership with theDirector Global Corporate Affairs and Chairs Office andGlobal Partnerships & Stakeholder Relationsteam this role will support best-in-classpreparationdelivery ofand engagement atpriorityplatformsandstakeholderdialogues.

The role willbe part of theSustainability Corporate Affairs GlobalPartnerships& Chairs Officeteam which isaccountable for our group-level external and internal communications policy and public affairs on the sustainability agenda as well as the delivery of global platforms including the World Economic Forum (WEF)World Health AssemblyandUN General Assembly. The team also leads the Companys presence in industry groups such as the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Health Systems Task Force and European Roundtable of Industry(ERT)as well as multi-stakeholderengagements and partnerships.

Thisrole willplay a key role inpreparing forthe World Economic Forum (WEF)Davos Annual MeetingotherpriorityplatformsandChair andSenior Executive Team (SET)engagements.The role will supportwithbriefings andengagement on topics includinghealthsystemsresiliencesustainablefinancing forhealth lifesciencescompetitivenessdigital and AIandEuropean policyamong other keypolicy and businesspriorities.

In partnership with the Director Global Corporate Affairs & Chair Office this role will also supporttheeffectiveresearch and preparation ahead ofexternal and internal engagements bytheChair andoccasionally otherDirectors senior leadersincludingwith government officials thought leaders and employees.This includespreparation forChair-levelengagementsincluding theEuropean Round Table of Industry (ERT)andrelevantpolicy committeestheSEBNordic Conferenceand otherexternalplatforms as well asAstraZenecasite visitsin key markets.The role will also support on Chair communicationssupporting theHead of Internal and Digital Communications includingthroughdrafting remarks internalpresentationsand digital communications.The position will supporttrackingmonitoringand evaluatingof theseengagementsand their impact in advancingcorporatepriorities andwill ensure thesharing of best practicesandlearnings to drive internalcapabilities. The position willleverageAI to enhance delivery of priorities and strategic impact.

To be successful in this role youwillhave strong writing skills anddevelop strong trusted partnerships with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external. You havea growingknowledge in the field of healthcare a keen interest in current affairs politicsand policyand an ability to upskill quickly on new areas.Expertisein EUand Europeanpolicyand policymaking including aroundtopics such as the intersection of health withR&D innovation and economic competitivenessisaclear plus.You are also passionate about collaborating with supportingand upskillingdiverse teams and colleagues around the world to maximise the strategic value and impact of partnerships high-levelmeetingsand stakeholder engagements.You are as passionate as we are about our work have an entrepreneurial mindset and anability to solve problemsin an agile inclusive way.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for best-in-class delivery ofChairand senior-levelengagements(e.g. engagements aroundBoard of Director meetings and AstraZeneca site visits European Round Table of Industry SEB Nordic Conference Investor AB Chairs Circle etc.) working closely with the Director Global Corporate Affairs & Chair Officeand theHead of Internal and Digital Communications.The majority ofthis work willentail supporting thepreparation of briefing materialsand communications internal coordination across global regional and market teams andensuringtimelyfollow-ups after Chair engagementsincluding with governments and senior stakeholders.The role will alsosupport ataminimum biannual Chair engagement strategy deep-dive sessions that include both past and forward looks.

• Supportthe ChairsSteering Committeeresponsibilities in theEuropean Round Table of Industryincludingpreparing briefings for ERT plenaries Steering Committee meetingsand high-levelgovernment engagements.In May 2026 theChair will assume the role of co-chair of the R&D and Innovation and Skills Committee on the ERT and along with his counterpart willbe responsible forsetting the directionof the committees policy development and advocacy.The role will support thispolicywork as well ascoordinatingAstraZenecaspolicy inputon other relevant committees(e.g.Single Market Trade and Economic Security Energy and Climate).

• Contribute tobest-in-class delivery of key global platformsandsenior executiveengagements(may includeWorld Economic Forum World Health Assembly UN General Assemblyregional and major market platforms) to strengthen key stakeholder relationships advance our enterprise prioritiesincluding sustainable healthcare deliveryand drive a leading corporate reputation.This includes supporting the preparation of seniorleader briefings ondiversetopics both in written and verbal form including talking points and the preparation of impactfulPowerpointpresentationsleveragingon-brand materials and content.

• Deliverfirst-class communications for core programmesincluding internal and external communications andinliaison withdigital corporate commseventsandmediateamsas relevant.

• Provide strategic insights and guidancetotheGlobal Corporate Affairs functionas well as regions and key marketsparticularly for Chair engagementsincl.on key metrics and measurement to ensuredelivery of goalsand enable the continuous improvement and professionalisation of global platforms and partnerships.

• Cultivate andmaintainrelationshipswithinternal stakeholders to deliver an effective Chair engagement programme as well askey partners advocates and influencers to protect nurture and build the corporate reputation of the business.

• Manage external agency relationshipsandbudgetsas necessary.

Education QualificationsSkillsand Experience

Essential:

• Healthcare experience

• EU and/or European policy and policymaking experience

• Strong interpersonal skills with proventrack recordin engaging with senior leaders and peers.

• Excellent writing skills and experience communicating complex strategic issues translating them into concise messagingbriefingsand slide decks

• Experience working in corporate affairs governmentaffairsor policy withdemonstratedresults within a leading companyagencyor government.

• Strong programme management skills for multi-stakeholder complex programmes.

• Strategic thinker and ability tocomprehendcomplex matters and chart a clear path forward with both hybrid and in-person meetingsengagementsand platforms

• Ability to work under pressure deliver in an agile wayand prioritisemultiple competing demands

• Eagerness and ability to collaborate with and mobilise differentteams within the company

• Genuine interest in and passion for healthcareinnovationandlife sciences competitiveness

• Discretionin handling confidential informationand engaging with senior stakeholders

• ProficiencyinleveragingAI tools for writingpowerpoint organisational planning

Desirable:

• Fluency in multiple languages particularly Frenchand German.

• Strongexistingnetworks across policygovernmentand global platforms

• Experience working in a global organisation

• Strong academictrack record