Director, Internal and Corporate Communications, International

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the seemingly impossible a reality. 

AstraZeneca is seeking a Director, Internal and Corporate Communications, International to support communications for the fast-growing International Region, which includes China, Eurasia, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications, International this position will develop and deliver communications plans aligned to the International communications strategy including: 

• Delivering internal communications campaigns that educate, engage and inspire employees around our purpose, bold ambition and impact 

• Executing communications plans that strengthen our reputation across International markets, with a particular focus on science and innovation, healthcare transformation and sustainability (climate, health system resilience and health equity) 

• Developing and coordinating thought leadership content and programmes in support of our policy and health system reform agenda 

• Operationalising the uplift of communications capabilities, contributing to the development of an industry‑leading corporate affairs function 

This role works closely with and supports the Senior Director, Communications, International, in delivering the regional communications agenda. You’ll also partner with the broader International Communications team, Global communications team and in-market communicators to develop and coordinate campaigns, content and key milestones. Expert-level organization and time management skills are key to supporting numerous projects, deliver in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment, coordinating with multiple functions and/or markets and successfully partnering with internal senior leaders. 

Responsibilities 

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT 

• Develop and deliver internal communications campaigns that engage employees on our purpose, strategy, and impact, partnering closely with communications teams and the International Leadership Team  

• Deliver major international milestones, including quarterly results updates, senior leader meetings, leadership country visits, and town halls 

CORPORATE REPUTATION & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 

• Develop and embed a unifying corporate brand story for International, enabling markets to activate locally relevant narratives while maintaining global consistency 

• Develop and deliver thought leadership content and execute programmes that elevate AstraZeneca’s voice as an industry leader on science and innovation, healthcare transformation and sustainability (climate, health system resilience and health equity)   

• Manage AZ’s reputation across priority markets, partnering with research agencies, leveraging tracking tools and working hand in hand with markets to uncover actionable insights that inform local communications strategies  

COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES 

• Operationalise communications capability‑building initiatives across International markets, including implementing frameworks, enabling teams to adopt new tools and processes, and fostering an environment of continuous learning and best‑practice sharing 

Capabilities and behaviours 

• 10+ years public relations and communications experience working in a fast-paced global in-house or agency communications team 

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills  

• Established track record of delivering impactful, content rich communications programmes across multiple channels and partners with demonstrable measures of success 

• Strong digital communications skills and knowledge, including actively using AI to enhance communications work 

• Self-starter with proven ability to work independently and flexibly, think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative 

• Sound judgment combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills 

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, stakeholder & colleague expectations 

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

• Capable of achieving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often on short deadlines 

• Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment