Communications Project Director

About the Opportunity

Role: Communications Project Director

Role Type: Temporary – End of December 2026

Location: 100% Remote Role / Cambridge or Macclesfield 1st day IT Kit pickup site.

About Company

The Biopharmaceuticals Clinical Operations, E2E Planning, is a global department within AstraZeneca R&D. We are a collaborative and inclusive community where curious and passionate individuals are committed to enabling the discovery of new medicines for our patients, who are at the core of everything we strive for.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the communications and engagement strategy for BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations Transformation Program, working closely with key stakeholders across AstraZeneca.
• Work directly with the Transformation Program leadership team to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and high-profile external engagements.
• Act as a strategic communications advisor to the Transformation Program Leads, LT members, and priority project leads.
• Lead the planning, communication asset creation, and implementation to support key strategic needs for the Transformation Program strategy.
• Build and execute an engaging internal editorial calendar to raise the visibility of Transformation Program achievements across AstraZeneca and to communicate our scorecard using a range of platforms.

About You

Essential Skills:

• Significant experience in transformation communication and proven ability to clearly articulate complex data fit for the audience.
• Preferably experiences from a Change perspective, whether that be methodology or a comprehensive understanding of the overlap of the two experience areas.
• Proven track record in a communication leadership role (ideally as evidenced by professional accreditation).
• Ability to clearly articulate complex data into effective and compelling communication that is appropriate for the level of audience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug development process.

Benefits

It's an exciting time to join AstraZeneca, a global business that's rapidly growing. Respected partners across the business, we provide the platform that's going to power us to achieve more.

Eligibility

Direct experience with supporting the successful execution of large and complex Transformation Programs.

So, what's next? Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Please apply with a copy of your CV.