Senior Manager, Global Media Relations

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $87,657.60 - $131,486.40 usd; bonus/equity: ...
Hybrid
Global media relations strategy
External communications planning
Media engagement and pitching
The Senior Manager leads implementation of external communications strategies, with a focus on media relations while also contributing to broader efforts to shape AstraZeneca’s external reputation

Job Summary

  • The Senior Manager leads implementation of external communications strategies, with a focus on media relations while also contributing to broader efforts to shape AstraZeneca’s external reputation.
  • You'll play a key role in shaping external perceptions of AstraZeneca by proactively handling media engagement around key company milestones, financial communications, major initiatives, policies and issues – reinforcing the company’s science-led reputation.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Senior Manager leads implementation of external communications strategies, with a focus on media relations while also contributing to broader efforts to shape AstraZeneca’s external reputation.

Salary

Base: $87,657.60 - $131,486.40 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health, dental, and vision coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global media relations strategy
  • External communications planning
  • Media engagement and pitching
  • Issues management and crisis preparedness
  • Senior leader media coaching

Nice-to-have

  • Journalism experience
  • Geopolitical competence
  • Digital channels strategy development

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors degree
  • 5+ years experience
  • Pharmaceutical/healthcare industry experience
  • Global level role experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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