Director, US Oncology Internal Communications and Above Brand Campaigns

Director US Oncology Internal Communications and Above Brand Campaigns
Gaithersburg MD
US Corporate Affairs
Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week in office

AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on discoveringdevelopingand commercializing medicines for some of the worlds most serious Oncology we are working to redefine cancer care with the ambition to one dayeliminatecancer as a cause of death.

The Director US Oncology Internal Communications and Above Brand Campaigns willplayacentral rolein helping employees understand connectwithand deliver against the US Oncology strategy. As partof the US Oncology Corporate Affairs teamthis person will leadinternal communicationsacross theorganizationand supportselectabove-brand campaignsthat strengthen AstraZeneca Oncologys reputation and impact in the US.

This role is ideal for a thoughtfulcommunicator andstrongproject leader who canturncomplex businessscientificand organizational information intoclear engaging stories. You will advise leaders shape communications plans manage high-visibility internal moments and help bring signature oncology campaigns to life through partnerships events social content earnedmediaand agency collaboration.

What Youll Do

• Lead internal communications for US Oncology helping employees understand business priorities key milestones organizationalchangesand the broader oncology strategy.

• Develop integrated communications plans that drive employee engagement support businessobjectivesand align with US Oncology and AstraZeneca priorities.

• Counsel senior leaders on messaging sequencing tonestyleand channel strategy particularly during moments of change or high visibility.

• Leadand executeorganizational announcements and internal change management counsel

• Lead the planning anddeliveryof senior leadership forums and strategic business meetings partnering closely with the SVP ofUS Oncologyto shape agendas develop executive communications align leadership teams and drive key business priorities.

• Plan and deliver internal flagship programs and channels including webinars leadership updates Nucleus articles Workplace content short-formvideoand other digital storytelling formats.

• Lead the US Oncology internal editorial calendar ensuring communications aretimely coordinated audience-focused and connected to business priorities.

• Translate complex scientific medicalcommercialand organizational information into clear and compelling content for internal audiences.

• Use employee insights engagementtrendsand businesscontexttoidentifycommunicationsopportunitiesrisksand areas for improvement.

• Partnercross-functionally withCommercial Medical HR Legal Compliance and otherteams to ensure aligned planning and execution.

• Lead the strategy development and execution of above-brand communications and reputation programs including partnerships consumer engagement events earned media social and digital content and other high-impact initiatives.

• Lead key partnership initiatives focused on community engagement building strategic collaborations that strengthen corporate reputation deepen stakeholder relationships and advance business priorities.

• Manage agency and vendor partners to deliver communications materials campaign assets events and program milestones with quality and efficiency.

• Measure communications performance and use datafeedbackand insights to strengthen contentchannelsand overall impact.

Essential for the role

• Bachelors degree

• 7-10years of experience in internal communications corporate communications public relations agencycommunicationsora relatedfield.

• Ability to develop and implement integrated multi-channel communications strategies and plans.

• Excellent writingeditingand verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.

• Experience advising senior leaders and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

• Strong project management skills including the ability to handle priorities deadlines resourcesagenciesand multiple workstreams at once.

• Strong understanding of digitalsocialand employee engagement channels including how to tailor content by platform and audience.

• Experience using data and analytics to evaluate communications improveengagementanddemonstrateimpact.

• Ability to understand scientific and medicalinformation ordemonstrated ability to learn complex subject matter quickly.

• High personal accountability sound judgment strong collaborationskills and attention to detail.

Desirable for the role

• Bachelors or Masters degree in communications journalism public relationsmarketingora relatedfield.
  

• Experience in healthcare pharmaceuticalsbiotechnologyor oncology communications.

• Experience working for a communications and public relations agency

• Experience supporting commercial salesmarketingor field communications.

• Experience with above-brand campaigns corporate reputation programs consumer engagementinitiativesor partnerships.

• Experience managing communications agenciesvendorsor external partners.

• Knowledge of the US healthcare environment and issues affecting oncology care.

• Experience producing short-form video digitalstorytellingor social content for internal or external audiences.

• Experience supporting organizational change communications employeeengagementor culture-building initiatives.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Clearconciseand audience-first communicator.

• Strategic thinker who connects communications to business priorities and employee needs.

• Trusted collaborator who builds strong relationships across teams and functions.

• Organized project leader who can manage complex work in a fast-moving environment.

• Creative storyteller with strong editorial judgment and a feel for compelling content.

• Calm and effective when navigating ambiguity shiftingprioritiesand sensitive information.

• Proactive problem solver who spots risksfinds opportunitiesand improves ways of working.