Global CVRM Communications Director – Obesity & Metabolism

AstraZeneca; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Boston, MA invites a Director of CVRM Communications focused on obesity to lead global strategies across assets in weight management. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to shape narratives, drive media engagement, and manage crisis readiness in a highly matrixed organisation.

The role demands at least 8 years in pharmaceutical communications, exceptional writing, and the ability to translate science for diverse audiences, with a preference for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 8 years of communications experience in pharmaceutical product communications.
• Strong media relations, issues management and patient advocacy experience.
• Ability to translate science for varied audiences; strong writing.
• Creativity and ability to develop compelling campaigns.
• Proven ability to influence across senior, cross-functional, and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global communications plans from Phase I through launch with milestones, data readouts, regulatory events, congress presence, partnerships and competitive responses.
• Build disease and asset narratives with clear messages and proof points; produce press releases, Q&As and materials for global and local use; prepare and train spokespeople.
• Collaborate with global/regional media and country teams; support investor communications with Investor Relations; engage external experts and investigators.
• Lead deployment across corporate digital/social channels, leveraging paid and organic opportunities.
• Drive internal understanding and engagement for obesity/weight programs; partner with leaders and Global Internal Communications.
• Build relationships and co-create programs with patient groups to inform strategy and drive shared agendas in coordination with the Director of Advocacy, CVRM.
• Lead issues preparedness and crisis management, including scenario planning, training, tracking and alignment across markets.
• Optimize agencies and resources; set objectives and KPIs; ensure strong project management and measurement.

Skills

Media relations

Issues management

Patient advocacy

Digital communications

Storytelling

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AstraZeneca in Boston, MA invites a Director of CVRM Communications focused on obesity to lead global strategies across assets in weight management. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to shape narratives, drive media engagement, and manage crisis readiness in a highly matrixed organisation.

The role demands at least 8 years in pharmaceutical communications, exceptional writing, and the ability to translate science for diverse audiences, with a preference for