Director, Global Media Relations
AstraZeneca
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Gaithersburg • Maryland • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $144,107 - $216,160 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
media relationsstrategic communicationscrisis managementdigital channels strategypress release developmentexecutive messagingissues managementmedia engagementcommunication planningjournalism
Soft skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationrelationship buildingcoachingcollaborationstrategic thinkingproactive managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree