Senior Director Communications, CVRM

Overview

Senior Director Communications, CVRM

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AstraZeneca

will be key to supporting the portfolio in Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM).

CVRM is one of AstraZeneca’s main therapy areas and a key growth driver for the Company. Our ambition is to enhance care to improve outcomes for the millions of people who are living with the complexities of CVRM diseases, to intervene early to protect vital organs, slow or stop disease progression, and one day even cure these often debilitating, progressive and life‑threatening conditions.

Our approach focuses on investing in innovative small molecules, drug combinations, nucleotide‑based treatments, and advanced biologics. We are pioneering new approaches to clinical development to deliver the next wave of life‑changing medicines. By 2030, we aim to be leading the world in CVRM therapies, helping to change the course and reach of medical practice.

The role is responsible for the development and execution of innovative global communications strategies to support medicines in our portfolio and to support transformations in care in disease areas where we focus. He / she / they will understand the communications and campaign requirements for reaching a wide range of key audiences including patients, healthcare professionals, the financial community, media, employees, partners, academics and researchers, patient advocacy groups and policymakers.

Responsibilities

Deliver effective communications for milestones and news flow to maximise opportunities and mitigate issues. Includes data readouts / publications, regulatory milestones, investment decisions, presence at medical congresses, partnering activity and competitor activity.

Lead the development and delivery of communications and patient advocacy group strategies to support transformations in care in disease areas where we focus.

Develop and continually refresh a compelling narrative for agreed areas of portfolio in close collaboration with colleagues.

Collaborate with global and regional media relations and country communications contacts to develop and deliver media relations that achieve desired media objectives.

Lead the development, deployment of communications for the portfolio through AstraZeneca’s corporate external digital / social channels.

Lead internal communications strategy and implementation for the portfolio to drive understanding of and engagement with relevant strategies and programs.

Engage and establish strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as medical experts and investigators.

Play a key role in patient advocacy group relations, building strong relationships and support activities.

Lead issues preparedness and crisis management to protect brand and company reputation.

Ensure effective use of internal and external resources, including smart deployment of agency support.

Effective management of program delivery and outcomes, ensuring strong project management and best practice measurement approaches.

Qualifications

Graduate with working knowledge of global Pharmaceutical market and innovative life sciences environment.

Established track‑record of delivering impactful, strategic and content‑rich communications programs and proactive stakeholder management.

Substantial experience of healthcare communications gained in‑house at a leading multinational biopharma company or at a global agency, backed up by deep understanding of regulatory environment and perspectives of key external stakeholders.

Expert communications and writing skills.

Significant experience of leading issues management in a similar environment for global brands / disease areas.

Strong media relations experience.

Strong patient advocacy group relationship building experience.Strong digital capability including track record for leveraging organic and paid‑for opportunities in pharmaceutical company / medical settings.

Strong internal communications capability including understanding of effective channel management, engagement strategies and organizational change communications.

Strong proven leadership skills and collaborative behaviour required to establish ways of working and to drive successful delivery against strategy through a broad mix of internal and external stakeholders.

Proven capability to influence and counsel senior leaders and teams across functions and geographical boundaries.

Ability to provide effective coaching and guidance to peers and other team members.

Ability to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences.

Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.

Experience of creating and translating scientific / technical content for a broad range of audiences.

Why AstraZeneca?

We’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and spark your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

What's next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

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The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $168,800 to $253,200. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date posted : 07-Nov-2025

Closing date : 23-Nov-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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