Director, Internal and Corporate Communications, International
About this role
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the seemingly impossible a reality.
AstraZeneca is seeking a
Director, Internal and Corporate Communications, International
to support communications for the fast-growing International Region, which includes China, Eurasia, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications,
International
this position will
develop and deliver communications plans aligned to the
International
communications strategy including
:
Delivering internal communications campaigns that educate, engage and inspire employees around our purpose, bold ambition and impact
Executing communications plans that strengthen our reputation across
Interna
tional
markets, with
a
particular focus on science and innovation, healthcare transformation and sustainability (climate, health system resilience and health equity)
Developing and coordinating thought leadership content and programmes in support of our policy and health system reform agenda
Operationalising the uplift of communications capabilities, contributing to the development of an industry
‑
leading corporate affairs function
This role works closely with and supports the Senior Director, Communications, International, in delivering the regional communications agenda.
Y
ou’ll
also
partner
with the broader
International
Communications team
, Global communications
team
and in-market communicators
to
develop and
coordinate
campaigns, content and key milestones
.
Expert-level organization and time management skills are key to supporting numerous projects,
deliver
in a fast-paced
, highly dynamic
environment, coordinat
ing
with multiple functions and/or
markets
and successfully partner
ing
with internal
senior
leaders.
Responsibilities
- EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
- Develop and deliver
- internal communications
- campaigns that engage employees on our purpose, strategy,
- and impact
- , partnering closely with communications teams and the International Leadership Team
- Deliver
- major international milestones, including quarterly results updates, senior leader meetings, leadership country visits, and town halls
- CORPORATE
- REPUTATION
- & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
- Develop and embed a unifying corporate brand story for International, enabling markets to activate locally relevant narratives while maintaining global consistency
- Develop and deliver thought leadership
- content and execute programmes
- that
- elevate AstraZeneca’s voice as an industry leader on
- scien
- ce and inno
- vation, health
- care
- transformation
- and
- sustainability (climate, health system resilience and health equity)
- Manage
- AZ’s reputation across priority markets, partnering with research agencies, leveraging tracking tools
- and working hand in hand with markets
- to
- uncover
- actionable insights
- that inform local communications strategies
- COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES
- Operationalise communications capability
- ‑
- building initiatives across
- International
- markets, including implementing frameworks, enabling teams to adopt new tools and processes, and fostering an environment of continuous learning and best
- ‑
- practice sharing
- Capabilities and
- behaviours
- 10+
- years
- public relations and communications experience working in a fast-paced global in-house or agency communications team
- Excellent written and verbal English communications skills
- Established
- track record
- of delivering impactful, content rich communications
- programmes
- across multiple channels and partners with demonstrable measures of success
- Strong digital communications skills and knowledge, including actively using AI to enhance communications work
- Self-starter with proven ability to work independently and flexibly, think ahead, engage
- proactively
- and take initiative
- Sound judgment combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities, stakeholder & colleague expectations
- Able to develop and
- maintain
- networks across business and cultural boundaries
- Capable of achieving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often on short deadlines
- Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment
- Date Posted
- 05-may-2026
- Closing Date
- 06-may-2026
- AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.