Hybrid Director, Global Media Relations

at AstraZeneca

• Job title: Director, Global Media Relations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $144,107 - $216,160 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gaithersburg, United States

About the role

• Director of Global Media Relations at AstraZeneca guiding media communications and strategies for the BioPharmaceuticals Business. Leading external communications and media engagement to enhance AstraZeneca’s reputation.

Responsibilities

• Leads implementation of external communications strategies, primarily focused on media relations
• Provides strategic communications counsel, assessment, integrated planning and execution in support of senior leaders
• Proactively manages media engagement around key milestones, financial communications, major initiatives, and policies
• Develops and implements media relations campaigns and ongoing communication across the global BioPharmaceuticals Business
• Builds and maintains relationships with global key top-tier media outlets/reporters
• Develops statements, press releases, and executive messages reflecting the company’s position
• Coaches senior leaders on media interview techniques/external speaking skills
• Collaborates closely with internal Therapeutic Area (TA) colleagues to ensure brand messages are shared
• Helps lead issues management and crisis preparedness activities
• Supports in developing and delivering a digital channels strategy for social, blog, and website

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 10-15+ years of hands-on experience in managing proactive/reactive media relations programmes on behalf of a multinational company, involving complex regulatory, legal, financial, etc. issues including litigation and business results.
• Previous employment in a global level role.
• Experience supporting a company within the STEM industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages across channels.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders to support media interviews and their effectiveness in other executive external engagements.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry, with a track record of maintaining strong relationships with financial, pharma trade and consumer media.
• Prior journalism experience.
• Geopolitical competence.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Short-term incentive bonuses
• Equity-based awards for salaried roles