Senior Director, Boston Corporate Affairs and Communications

Senior Director, Boston Corporate Affairs and Communications

Location: Boston, US

Role Outline 

At AstraZeneca (AZ), science compels us to push the boundaries of what is possible to turn science into life-changing medicines for patients who need them most. We deliver breakthrough science by creating thriving, vibrant and open science centres where our scientists are free to pursue their ideas and collaborate both with colleagues and our academic and industry partners.  

Across our global footprint, we have a total of six strategic sites, which play a critical role in delivering our portfolio and driving our reputation.   These sites are often located in vibrant innovation ecosystems and are designed to allow us to strengthen collaboration, attract talent and encourage an entrepreneurial approach to our science and our business operations.

The Senior Director, Boston Communications will define and drive activities that enhance our reputation in Boston and strengthen relationships with those within this thriving ecosystem, in the US and globally.  You will become a key representative of AZ in the community and utilize this role and relationships to guide the development and execution of a robust programme of activities, aligning broader corporate affairs activities, to support the company’s strategy and maximises the impact of AstraZeneca in Boston; bringing together diverse stakeholder needs to optimize and amplify our voice.  

You will be a key member of the R&D Communications teams, working closely with internal stakeholders across Global Corporate Affairs (GCA) and the broader organisation to build the reputation of AZ in Boston and showcase our most exciting science and benefit to the ecosystem and beyond. Positioning AstraZeneca as the best science-led organisation in the industry, a business leader investing for the future and the partner of choice.

Candidate Focus & Challenge 

• Act as a key representative of AstraZeneca within Boston, aligning contributing and also learning from others in the wider ecosystem, and translating these insights into activities 

• Leads the development and delivery of an integrated corporate affairs strategy and plan that showcases AstraZeneca’s leadership and positive impact to enhance reputation and collaborations in Boston, including internal, external and policy / Government affairs activities. Aligning activities with internal stakeholders to maximise the broader impact within the US and globally.

• Reinforces and leads the company's approach to external / strategic stakeholder engagement in Boston and serves