Crescens
Scientific Communications & Engagement Director
Crescens - Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
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Job title : Scientific Communications & Engagement DirectorLocation : Gaithersburg, MDDuration : Full time
Job Description:
Owns the planning and delivery of the multichannel Digital Health R&D (DH) internal communications plan and campaigns, mentoring DH leaders as needed.This role will be functionally aligned to Digital Health R&D but sit on a team of expert communicators within the Oncology R&D Chief Operating Office.Leads DH internal communications initiatives that increase employee engagement and alignment with local and broader AstraZeneca business strategy. Engage and excite our people around our priorities and progress against them by planning functional events such as Town Halls and coordinating local engagement opportunities.Maintain Digital Health R&D as a "Great Place to Work" environment, working with leaders to action feedback from twice-yearly employee survey,Leads DH internal communications channels and services, in line with AstraZeneca Global requirements and standardsIncorporates new and innovative communications ideas and approaches, especially harnessing digital & social media, into the internal communication strategyLeads internal DH communication initiatives to help support and embed new processes and technologiesDeliver and complete a plan to engage key partners through a variety of digital and personal channels, equipping DH LT with tools to communicate and listen effectively and consistentlyCoordinate development of creative content to break through the 'noise' of other internal communications, driving audience awareness and actionAssist with designing, compiling, and polishing impactful presentations, on behalf of the DH LT and the VP of DH for senior audiences such as SET and the AZ Board, as well as external presentationsWork closely with Global Corporate Affairs R&D External Communications colleagues to help showcase the advances and impact DH is making to AZ, our trials, healthcare professionals and importantly, patientsLead a network of communications colleagues across DH, to align work, messaging and brandingQualifications:
BS/BA degree in life sciences or communications or related fieldKnowledge of R&D and global pharmaceutical marketExperience in healthcare communicationsExperience supporting senior leaders through communications counselExperience developing and implementing integrated communication plansUnderstanding and experience of employee engagement standard methodologiesUnderstanding and experience of issues managementUnderstanding and experience of digital and social mediaStrong understanding of internal and external partners, including physicians, payers and patientsNational and global communications experienceAbility to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences
Job Description:
Owns the planning and delivery of the multichannel Digital Health R&D (DH) internal communications plan and campaigns, mentoring DH leaders as needed.This role will be functionally aligned to Digital Health R&D but sit on a team of expert communicators within the Oncology R&D Chief Operating Office.Leads DH internal communications initiatives that increase employee engagement and alignment with local and broader AstraZeneca business strategy. Engage and excite our people around our priorities and progress against them by planning functional events such as Town Halls and coordinating local engagement opportunities.Maintain Digital Health R&D as a "Great Place to Work" environment, working with leaders to action feedback from twice-yearly employee survey,Leads DH internal communications channels and services, in line with AstraZeneca Global requirements and standardsIncorporates new and innovative communications ideas and approaches, especially harnessing digital & social media, into the internal communication strategyLeads internal DH communication initiatives to help support and embed new processes and technologiesDeliver and complete a plan to engage key partners through a variety of digital and personal channels, equipping DH LT with tools to communicate and listen effectively and consistentlyCoordinate development of creative content to break through the 'noise' of other internal communications, driving audience awareness and actionAssist with designing, compiling, and polishing impactful presentations, on behalf of the DH LT and the VP of DH for senior audiences such as SET and the AZ Board, as well as external presentationsWork closely with Global Corporate Affairs R&D External Communications colleagues to help showcase the advances and impact DH is making to AZ, our trials, healthcare professionals and importantly, patientsLead a network of communications colleagues across DH, to align work, messaging and brandingQualifications:
BS/BA degree in life sciences or communications or related fieldKnowledge of R&D and global pharmaceutical marketExperience in healthcare communicationsExperience supporting senior leaders through communications counselExperience developing and implementing integrated communication plansUnderstanding and experience of employee engagement standard methodologiesUnderstanding and experience of issues managementUnderstanding and experience of digital and social mediaStrong understanding of internal and external partners, including physicians, payers and patientsNational and global communications experienceAbility to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences