Associate Director, US Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

Associate Director US Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

Location: Wilmington DE

AstraZenecais a global science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to unlocking the power of what science can do for people society and the planet. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and working together to make the seemingly impossible a reality.

AstraZenecais seeking anAssociate Director US Internal Communications & Employee Engagementto lead employee-focused communications and engagement initiatives across our largest market with a strong emphasis on culture connection community impact and purpose.

Reporting to theUS Head of Corporate Communications this role will support development and delivery of a comprehensiveUS internal communications and employee engagement strategythat informs inspires and connects employees to our business priorities culture and patient impact.

This position will play a key role in shaping the employee experience through strategic communications leadership visibility engagement campaigns and purpose-driven programs including oversight of thePower of Usemployee giving program and coordination of theUS disaster relief partnerships.

This role works closely with colleagues acrossUS Corporate Communications Human Resources Sustainability Health Equity and business leaders across the US organization. The successful candidate will be a strong strategist and hands-on executor able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Employee Communications & Engagement

• Support development and delivery of an integrated US internal communications strategyto engage employees around AstraZenecas purpose business priorities culture Values and impact.
• Create and execute integrated internal communications campaignsthat educate connect and inspire employees using a mix of channels storytelling and leadership communications.
• Drive key employee engagement moments and milestonesacross the US including town halls all-employee meetings leadership visits business updates culture campaigns and other high-impact internal events.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholdersto develop compelling messages presentations talking points and communications plans that strengthen employee understanding and connection.
• Ensure consistent timely and audience-focused communicationsthat help employees navigate change celebrate progress and feel connected to AstraZenecas ambitions and strategy in the US.

Power of Us Employee Giving Program

• Lead the communications and engagement strategy for the Power of Us employee giving programin the US driving awareness participation and employee pride in AstraZenecas community impact efforts.
• Partner with relevant internal teams and external stakeholdersto manage annual giving campaigns volunteer engagement storytelling employee participation efforts and program communications throughout the year.
• Develop compelling content and campaignsthat highlight employee generosity community partnerships and measurable outcomes helping reinforce AstraZenecas purpose and values as well as the programs connection to our Sustainability and Health Equity priorities.
• Track and evaluate program engagement and performance using insights to optimize participation improve communications effectiveness and strengthen the employee experience.

Disaster Relief Partnerships

• Support and help coordinate US disaster relief partnerships including timely thoughtful and well-managed employee communications during natural disasters or other emergency response situations.
• Partner across functionsto activate internal communications employee giving or matching campaigns and relevant support resources when needed.
• Develop clear empathetic and action-oriented communicationsthat inform employees of available support opportunities to contribute and AstraZenecas response efforts.

Leadership Communications & Culture

• Support executive and senior leadership communicationsthat build trust visibility and engagement across AstraZenecas full US employee population.
• Help shape a strong internal narrative for AstraZeneca in the USthat connects business performance innovation patients culture and community impact in a meaningful way for employees.
• Identify opportunities to elevate employee voice and recognition spotlighting stories that reflect AstraZenecas values inclusion innovation and commitment to patients and society.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Use data feedback and channel analyticsto assess the effectiveness of internal communications and engagement activities identify trends and continuously improve impact.
• Help evolve internal communications channels processes and best practicesto ensure an effective and employee-centric approach that prioritizes two-way communications.
• Bring forward new ideas digital approaches and AI-enabled solutionsto enhance content development targeting efficiency and employee engagement.

Capabilities and Behaviors

• 7 years of communications experience with a strong focus oninternal communications employee engagement corporate communications or related subject areas in a fast-paced in-house or agency environment
• Minimum of Bachelors degree in communications public relations or related field
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear compelling and audience-relevant messaging
• Demonstrated success developing and delivering impactful internal communications and employee engagement programsacross multiple channels with clear measures of success
• Experience supporting employee giving community engagement or purpose-led programsis strongly preferred including campaign management and stakeholder coordination
• Experience working on sensitive or time-critical communications including issues management or disaster/emergency response communications is preferred
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a highly dynamic environment
• Strong digital communications skills and knowledge including experience using data channels andAI toolsto strengthen communications effectiveness
• Self-starterwith proven ability to work independently think ahead engage proactively and take initiative
• Sound judgment discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with care
• Comfortable operating in a matrixed environmentand building strong networks across teams and functions

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person 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.

Why AstraZeneca:

Here you can amplify your impact by partnering across the enterprise to accelerate informed decisions that move our pipeline forward. We bring diverse experts together to spark bold thinking harness data in real time and reimagine how work gets doneso scientists and leaders can focus on what matters most for patients. You will be surrounded by high performers who value kindness alongside ambition with the trust to take ownership and the support to learn fast iterate and make better decisions every day. Your contribution will power critical momentsfrom strategic reviews to portfolio inflection pointshelping turn ideas into medicines that transform lives.

If you are ready to shape the pace of decision-making at the highest levels and build systems that unlock focus and impact step forward and make this role yours today.

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