Director, Policy Communications

AstraZeneca

Washington D.C., United States
Base: $146,717 to $220,075; bonus/equity: eligibil...
Us political landscape understanding
Life sciences and healthcare issues
Media relations skills
Lead the development and execution of communications strategies and plans aimed at sharing our corporate story and protecting our overall image among key U.S. external audiences

Job Summary

  • Lead the development and execution of communications strategies and plans aimed at sharing our corporate story and protecting our overall image among key U.S. external audiences.
  • The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $146,717 to $220,075.
  • We value wellbeing and flexibility; you can expect to feel at home from the moment you join.

Matching Summary

Lead the development and execution of communications strategies and plans aimed at sharing our corporate story and protecting our overall image among key U.S. external audiences.

Salary

Base: $146,717 to $220,075; 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

  • US political landscape understanding
  • life sciences and healthcare issues
  • media relations skills
  • policy communications strategy
  • external stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial and innovative thinking
  • creative, strategic problem-solver
  • passion about communications and innovation
  • affinity for details and project management

Key Requirements

  • Minimum ten years' experience
  • Graduate - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • Working knowledge of global Pharmaceutical market
  • Hands-on experience in managing media relations
  • Experience working with US top tier and trade media

Work Rights

Not specified

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