.Scientific Communications & Engagement *Associate * Director **- Chief Medical OfficeLocations Considered: Gaithersburg, MD, Mississauga, BarcelonaAbout AstraZenecaAstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company and our innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. This is the place to make an impact. Here we ensure everyone can reach their full potential, perform at their best and make a valued contribution to the enterprise!Business areaThe Chief Medical Office houses three expert functions. Together, these functions guide AstraZeneca to meet the needs of patient and regulators now and in the future. The Chief Medical Office is preparing R&D and beyond for environmental and industry changes to deliver on our bold ambition.This role will be functionally aligned to the Chief Medical Office but sit on a team of expert communicators within the Oncology R&D Chief Operating Office.What *you'll do *Owns the planning and delivery of the multichannel Chief Medical Office (CMO) internal communications plan and campaigns.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 CMO as a "Great Place to Work" environment, working with leaders to action feedback from twice-yearly employee survey,Assist with designing, compiling, and polishing impactful presentations, on behalf of the CMO LT for senior audiences such as SET and the AZ Board, as well as external presentationsDeliver and complete a plan to engage key partners through a variety of digital and personal channels, equipping CMO LT with tools to communicate and listen effectively and consistentlyWork closely with Global Corporate Affairs R&D External Communications colleagues to help showcase the advances and impact CMO is making to AZ, our trials, healthcare professionals and importantly, patientsConnect with a network of communications colleagues across the enterprise 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 differencesWhy AstraZeneca?At AstraZeneca, we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. A place where employees are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash their entrepreneurial spirit