Senior Director, Boston Corporate Affairs and Communications

About this role

Senior  Director,  Boston   Corporate Affairs and Communications

Location:  Boston, US

Role Outline  

At AstraZeneca (AZ), science compels us to push the boundaries of what is possible to turn science into life-changing medicines for patients who need them most.  We deliver breakthrough science by creating thriving, vibrant and open science  centres  where our scientists are free to pursue their ideas and collaborate both with colleagues and our academic and industry partners .  

Across our global foot print, we have a total of six strategic sites, which play a critical role in delivering our portfolio and  driving our reputation .     These sites are often  located   i n vibrant  innovation  ecosystems and  are  designed  to  allow us to  strengthen collaboration,  attract  talent   and encourage  an entrepreneurial approach to  our science and our business operations.

The  Senior Director,  Boston  Communications  will  d efine and   drive  activities that  enhance our reputation  in Boston   and strength en   relationships with those within this thriving ecosystem , in the US  and  globally .    You will  become  a key representative of AZ in the community and utilize this role  and relationships  to  guide  the  develop ment  and  execution of a robust  programme   of activities , aligning broader corporate affairs activities, to   support the  company’s strategy and  maximises   the  impact of AstraZeneca  in  Boston ;  bringing together diverse  stakeholder  need s   to optimize and amplify our voice .    

You will  be a key member of  the  R&D Communications teams,  working closely with internal stakeholders   across Global Corporate Affairs ( GCA )  and the broader  organi s ation   to  build the reputation  of AZ in  Boston   and  showcase   our most exciting science  and benefit to the ecosystem and beyond . P osition ing  AstraZeneca as the best science-led  organisation  in the industry , a business leader   investing  for  the future  and the partner of choice .

Candidate Focus & Challenge   • Act as a key representative of AstraZeneca within  Boston ,  aligning  contributing  and also  learning from others in the wider ecosystem , and translating these insights into activities 

• Leads the development and delivery of  an  integrated corporate affairs strateg y  and plan  that  showcase s  AstraZeneca’s  leadership and  positive  impact  to  enhance   reputation  and collaborations  in  Boston ,  including internal, external and  policy / Government affairs  activities .  Aligning activities with internal stakeholders to  maximise  the broader impact within the U S  and globally .

• Reinforces and leads  the company's approach to external / strategic stakeholder engagement in  Boston  and serves as an effective ambassador in the community.

• Ensures  Boston  milestones, events and external news flow are  maximised /effectively managed to achieve  Boston  objectives .  

• Identifies  and  mobilises  input and output from key groups  inc  media relations, government affairs, community relations, R&D, digital/social media, internal  communications  and recruitment marketing, to deliver reputation enhancing communications  programmes  and events

• Works as part of a matrix and community of practice, sharing learnings, best  practice  and knowledge

• Anticipates and manages reputational issues in addition to playing a corporate affairs leadership role in business continuity/incident management if  required . 

• Leverages  positive  impact of AZ  STEM  activities  locally  (as  appropriate)

• Aligns activities with other  Boston  community support  programme s  (managed in Ops BAU) which focuses  predominantly on  science education in the community

• Provides coaching and counsel on corporate affairs topics to internal stakeholders including the senior leaders on the  Boston  Leadership Team

• Establishes measures of success and implements relevant evaluation tools. Ensures external environment is  monitored  to  identify  local and national communication opportunities and risks.

Candidate Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in communication, public health, life science • More than 10 years of experience in communication in pharma industry • Established  track record  of delivering impactful,  integrated corporate affairs strategies and plans in support of business priorities  across multiple channels and stakeholders with demonstrable measures of success

• Has  a track record  of  creating and developing  networks, with an entrepreneurial approach and desire to challenge the status quo

• Understands the  US  Life-sciences and / or  Boston  ecosystem ,  and can  adeptly  navigate and understand the challenges and opportunities  they present

• Broad, multi-channel communication experience including media, events, digital, change and crisis communications 

• Working knowledge of the  US  political and media environment.

• Experience of  managing different internal and external stakeholder relationships .  Confident around senior leaders. Comfortable delivering contrary viewpoint when necessary

• Strong  issues  management capability across corporate affairs disciplines. Sound judgment; strong  reputational  'radar'

• High level  of integrity, able to handle highly confidential/sensitive information

• Track-record of team and  programme  leadership, with exceptional  influencing  and  relationship building skills 

• Team worker with  h igh levels  of motivation and personal accountability, bringing enthusiasm & energy to the team

• Excellent eye for detail and upholding visual and verbal identity

• Able to develop and  maintain   relationships  across business and cultural boundaries

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $171,704 to $257,554. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried role

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