Communications Director jobs in Wilmington, DE

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of science to change lives. As an Associate Director, Internal Communications, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide strategic communications counsel, integrated planning, and execution in support of senior leaders and our strategic priorities.
• Develop effective internal communication campaigns that align with business strategies and initiatives, particularly as it relates to our Sustainability and Health Equity agenda.
• Work with functional/cross-functional teams to develop and support comprehensive, integrated communication plans and campaigns that drive employee engagement around our values and priorities.
• Oversee the strategic positioning and ongoing momentum of Power of US, our US enterprise-wide employee giving and volunteer platform

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing or related field
• 5 years of experience in public relations and/or in a corporate communications function or public relations agency
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Experience utilizing content management systems and handling public relations agencies and other vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with marketing and/or commercial communications
• Corporate and internal communications experience
• Experience in a leadership support role

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world!

Why AstraZeneca?

Join a dedicated global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients, every day. We're here to help unlock what science can do and ultimately have a big impact on patients' lives. We're hard-working, digitally savvy innovators who unite together as one to simultaneously support and push each other forward. With countless opportunities available, this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation. And as you take your career in new directions and to even greater heights you'll be rewarded for your successes.

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.