National Black MBA Association
Associate Director, External Communications
National Black MBA Association, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
Working in a dynamic team within AstraZeneca’s Vaccines & Immune therapies unit, this role will work with Senior Directors to build communications programs to coordinate and orchestrate news flow on behalf of our portfolio and pipeline, raising awareness of our efforts to bring transformative vaccines and antibodies to protect against viral and bacterial infections, including product communications, digital amplification, scientific conference presence, and relationships with critical Patient Advocacy Groups.Accountabilities
Manages the execution and measurement of the communications programs critical to the success of internal and external Brand communications plans.Participates in the development of Public Relations plans that support the objectives of the Brand scorecard, including communications around data and regulatory milestones, digital and social amplification strategies, congress support, and management of relationships with key patient advocacy groups.Contributes to brand strategy development as appropriate.Manages and implements programs and projects to assure that deadlines are met, that deliverables are as agreed, that budgets are adhered to, and that outcomes meet the established program and project objectives. Coordinates internal approval of all externally-facing materials to adhere to the highest ethical standards.Drafts, writes, edits communications intended for external audiences including press releases, Q&As, reactive press statements, and backgrounders. Supports internal communications colleagues to deliver internal workplace and field-force communications to address brand milestones or issues.Participates in Global Cross-Functional Teams and provides strategic counsel as appropriate.Participates in Corporate Affairs cross-functional initiatives.Manages Brand communications budget.Essential Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related scientific field.5+ years relevant experience including work within a Global communications agency, NGO, or in-house at pharmaceutical/biotech organizations.Experience working effectively with and managing Public Relations agencies and other vendors.Experience delivering pharmaceutical and/or healthcare campaigns to consumer, patient, or specialist audiences.Desirable Skills/Experience
Knowledge of industry, professional, and patient associations.Public relations background, or journalism experience.At AstraZeneca, we're the global team that helps to make excellence and breakthroughs possible. Here, you can apply your skills and abilities to genuinely impact patients' lives. Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation. Shape this journey by reimagining the way we work; at every turn, we're innovating and taking intelligent risks. We do this to steer the enterprise, powering every function to run faster, more efficiently, and achieve more.Join us now! Be a trusted partner in a fast-growing organization, and make an even bigger impact on patients.Date Posted:
22-Aug-2024Closing Date:
22-Sep-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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Manages the execution and measurement of the communications programs critical to the success of internal and external Brand communications plans.Participates in the development of Public Relations plans that support the objectives of the Brand scorecard, including communications around data and regulatory milestones, digital and social amplification strategies, congress support, and management of relationships with key patient advocacy groups.Contributes to brand strategy development as appropriate.Manages and implements programs and projects to assure that deadlines are met, that deliverables are as agreed, that budgets are adhered to, and that outcomes meet the established program and project objectives. Coordinates internal approval of all externally-facing materials to adhere to the highest ethical standards.Drafts, writes, edits communications intended for external audiences including press releases, Q&As, reactive press statements, and backgrounders. Supports internal communications colleagues to deliver internal workplace and field-force communications to address brand milestones or issues.Participates in Global Cross-Functional Teams and provides strategic counsel as appropriate.Participates in Corporate Affairs cross-functional initiatives.Manages Brand communications budget.Essential Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related scientific field.5+ years relevant experience including work within a Global communications agency, NGO, or in-house at pharmaceutical/biotech organizations.Experience working effectively with and managing Public Relations agencies and other vendors.Experience delivering pharmaceutical and/or healthcare campaigns to consumer, patient, or specialist audiences.Desirable Skills/Experience
Knowledge of industry, professional, and patient associations.Public relations background, or journalism experience.At AstraZeneca, we're the global team that helps to make excellence and breakthroughs possible. Here, you can apply your skills and abilities to genuinely impact patients' lives. Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation. Shape this journey by reimagining the way we work; at every turn, we're innovating and taking intelligent risks. We do this to steer the enterprise, powering every function to run faster, more efficiently, and achieve more.Join us now! Be a trusted partner in a fast-growing organization, and make an even bigger impact on patients.Date Posted:
22-Aug-2024Closing Date:
22-Sep-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.
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