Policy & Advocacy Lead — Patient Voices & Equity

AstraZeneca; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Cambridge is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Manager, R&I to translate patient insights into policy positions and advocacy programs across global, regional and country teams.

The role focuses on building partnerships with patient groups, shaping policy discussions, and delivering strategic campaigns that improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care, while upholding governance and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient advocacy, public affairs or policy campaigning.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver advocacy strategies aimed at policymakers or healthcare decision-makers.
• Experience building partnerships with patient organisations or civil-society groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement patient-centred policy and advocacy strategies across global, regional and country teams.
• Build trusted partnerships with patient groups and external stakeholders to shape policy discussions.
• Design and deliver targeted campaigns for policymakers, regulators and health leaders; prepare briefs and consultation responses.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Public affairs

Policy campaigning

Stakeholder engagement

Healthcare policy

Policy analysis

Education

Degree in public policy/public affairs/political science/international relations/healthcare

Job description

AstraZeneca in Cambridge is seeking a Policy & Advocacy Manager, R&I to translate patient insights into policy positions and advocacy programs across global, regional and country teams.

The role focuses on building partnerships with patient groups, shaping policy discussions, and delivering strategic campaigns that improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care, while upholding governance and safeguarding commitments.