Director, Business Partnering Communications (Global Operations)

Are you passionate about people and skilled in crafting communication strategies that inspire diverse audiences? As AstraZeneca embarks on an exciting growth journey, we invite you to join our Global Business Partnering Communications team within Global Corporate Affairs. In this pivotal role, you'll provide strategic communications advice, challenge norms, and support business areas by forging strong partnerships and influential networks. Your expertise will ensure communications are integral to planning and decision-making, enabling long-term communication planning and proactive risk management. As the Director of Business Partnering Communications, you'll develop and execute comprehensive strategies that align with Global Operations' objectives, driving impactful initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead execution of prioritized global communications activities in line with the Global Operations Communications Strategy and Annual Plan.
• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans to advance organizational transformation.
• Advise and coach internal stakeholders on events/issues requiring internal communication.
• Maximize the impact of priority campaigns through the Global Operations communications network.
• Enhance the effectiveness of AZ’s digital channels, delivering improvements and simplifications.
• Serve as editor in chief for Ops TV, ensuring high-impact video content.
• Collaborate with teams across GCA and the business for consistent messaging.
• Lead communications related to supply/quality issues and site-level incidents.
• Support development of communications strategy, governance, and capabilities across Global Operations.
• Measure communication effectiveness and deliver value-adding solutions.
• Manage contract resources for effective execution of communication activities.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Proven performer with at least 10 years of experience in internal communication or broader communications function in large scale multi-national companies.
• Extensive stakeholder engagement experience, ability to build relationships at all levels and influence and present to, and influence, senior leader groups.
• Track record of developing and delivering innovative and highly engaging communications to achieve tangible outcomes.
• Experience of employee and leader communications and engagement plans and campaigns, change communication and event management.
• Strong working knowledge of new media technologies with track record of use in internal communication activities.
• Experience of managing complex issues/crises with international dimensions.
• Experience in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Practical understanding of financial reporting and disclosure requirements at a UK publicly listed company a distinct advantage.
• Experience of working in a highly regulated sector.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, backed by comprehensive digital skills, and comfort using remote technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with strong and influential personal credibility.
• Excellent project management skills with proven ability to manage budgets, accounts and forecasts.
• Sound judgment combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, stakeholder & colleague expectations and deliver consistently high-quality outputs to agreed timescales.
• Inquisitive mindset with well-developed critical/analytical abilities.
• Strategic thinker looking outside for learning and ideas to ensure the most effective approaches are identified and considered.
• Ability to instill confidence in others.
• Proactive with high levels of self-motivation and personal accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to team, peer group and tasks.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent eye for detail and upholding visual and verbal identity.
• Resilient with a flexible approach.
• Able to develop and maintain networks across business and cultural boundaries.

At AstraZeneca, every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. We empower our teams to drive excellence, leveraging diverse perspectives to innovate and improve. Our collaborative environment fosters growth through learning, enabling you to contribute significantly to our mission of transforming patients' lives. With a commitment to sustainability and compliance, we provide a platform for you to thrive while making a difference.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join us on this transformative journey!

Date Posted

28-Aug-2025

Closing Date

29-Aug-2025

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.