Hybrid Director, Global Media Relations

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About the role

  • Director of Global Media Relations at AstraZeneca guiding media communications and strategies for the BioPharmaceuticals Business. Leading external communications and media engagement to enhance AstraZeneca’s reputation.

Responsibilities

  • Leads implementation of external communications strategies, primarily focused on media relations
  • Provides strategic communications counsel, assessment, integrated planning and execution in support of senior leaders
  • Proactively manages media engagement around key milestones, financial communications, major initiatives, and policies
  • Develops and implements media relations campaigns and ongoing communication across the global BioPharmaceuticals Business
  • Builds and maintains relationships with global key top-tier media outlets/reporters
  • Develops statements, press releases, and executive messages reflecting the company’s position
  • Coaches senior leaders on media interview techniques/external speaking skills
  • Collaborates closely with internal Therapeutic Area (TA) colleagues to ensure brand messages are shared
  • Helps lead issues management and crisis preparedness activities
  • Supports in developing and delivering a digital channels strategy for social, blog, and website

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10-15+ years of hands-on experience in managing proactive/reactive media relations programmes on behalf of a multinational company, involving complex regulatory, legal, financial, etc. issues including litigation and business results.
  • Previous employment in a global level role.
  • Experience supporting a company within the STEM industry
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages across channels.
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders to support media interviews and their effectiveness in other executive external engagements.
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry, with a track record of maintaining strong relationships with financial, pharma trade and consumer media.
  • Prior journalism experience.
  • Geopolitical competence.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
  • Short-term incentive bonuses
  • Equity-based awards for salaried roles

Job title

Director, Global Media Relations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$144,107 - $216,160 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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