Director, US Oncology Internal Communications and Above Brand Campaigns

About this role

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 discovering,   developing   and commercializing medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. In Oncology, we are working to redefine cancer care with the ambition to one day   eliminate   cancer as a cause of death.  

The Director, US Oncology Internal Communications and Above Brand Campaigns will   play   a   central role   in helping employees understand, connect   with   and deliver against the US Oncology strategy. As part   of the US Oncology Corporate Affairs team,   this person will lead   internal communications   across the   organization   and support   select   above-brand campaigns   that strengthen AstraZeneca Oncology’s reputation and impact in the US.  

This role is ideal for a thoughtful   communicator and   strong   project leader who can   turn   complex business,   scientific   and organizational information into   clear, 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, earned   media   and agency collaboration.  

What You'll Do

• Lead internal communications for US Oncology, helping employees understand business priorities, key milestones, organizational   changes   and the broader oncology strategy.  

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

• Counsel senior leaders on messaging, sequencing, tone,   style   and channel strategy, particularly during moments of change or high visibility.  

• Lead  and execute   organizational announcements and internal change management counsel  

• Lead the planning and   delivery   of senior leadership forums and strategic business meetings, partnering closely with the SVP of   US Oncology   to 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-form   video   and other digital storytelling formats.  

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

• Translate complex scientific, medical,   commercial   and organizational information into clear and compelling content for internal audiences.  

• Use employee insights, engagement   trends   and business   context   to   identify   communications   opportunities,   risks   and areas for improvement.  

• Partner   cross-functionally with   Commercial, Medical, HR, Legal, Compliance and other   t eams 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 data,   feedback   and insights to strengthen content,   channels   and overall impact.  

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree

• 7-10   years of experience in internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, agency   communications   or   a related   field.  

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

• Excellent writing,   editing   and 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, resources,   agencies   and multiple workstreams at once.  

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

• Experience using data and analytics to evaluate communications, improve   engagement   and   demonstrate   impact.  

• Ability to understand scientific and medical   information, or   demonstrated ability to learn complex subject matter quickly.  

• High personal accountability, sound judgment, strong collaboration   skills, and attention to detail.

Desirable for the role

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations,   marketing   or   a related   field.    

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals,   biotechnology   or oncology communications.

• Experience working for a communications and public relations agency

• Experience supporting commercial, sales,   marketing   or field communications.  

• Experience with above-brand campaigns, corporate reputation programs, consumer engagement   initiatives   or partnerships.  

• Experience managing communications agencies,   vendors   or external partners.  

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

• Experience producing short-form video, digital   storytelling   or social content for internal or external audiences.  

• Experience supporting organizational change communications, employee   engagement   or culture-building initiatives.  

Key Skills and Attributes  

• Clear,   concise   and a

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