Job Summary:

Lead the internal and external communication agendas across the Near East & Maghreb (NEMAG) Cluster helping to develop programmes which build employee engagement internally and advance our reputation externally.

Key areas of responsibility:

Internal Communications

• Lead the planning and delivery of the NEMAG Internal Communications Strategy to build belief and understanding in our strategy, drive priorities and business success, and make our company a great place to work
• Be a strategic advisor, providing counsel and direction on communications to the Country President of NEMAG
• Lead internal communications initiatives and campaigns that are aligned with local and broader AstraZeneca goals and drive employee engagement across the NEMAG cluster
• Owner of all NEMAG communication channels in line with AstraZeneca Global requirements, with a focus digital tools
• Develop content which provides awareness and drives action/ participation amongst employees
• Lead communications to manage change and support the embedding of new processes and technologies
• Unite the eleven markets which make up the NEMAG cluster by defining the NEMAG narrative and purpose
• Elevate key success stories from NEMAG to the MEA and International audiences
• Provides counsel to NEMAG Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop their knowledge and skills with internal communications
• Work with the NEMAG SLT to develop comprehensive, integrated communications plans for relevant business priorities
• Ensure all internal communications share a unified, on-brand look and feel that reflect the company’s business priorities and strategy

External Communications

• Lead the development and delivery of a robust External Communications Strategy across NEMAG which is consistent with business priorities, long term aspirations and global guidelines
• Lead external communications activities that advance AstraZeneca’s reputation across the NEMAG markets
• Provide senior public relations counsel on an ad hoc basis to all brand teams
• Align with Government affairs teams for engagement with Government officials, stakeholders and partnership related Media activities
• Partner on the execution of critical programmes which drive success in our brands, specifically supporting key approvals and launch activities
• Develop external communications content including social media content, press releases, and FAQs
• Establish a framework for external engagements through creation of country fact sheets and top stakeholders’ biographies, mapping the media landscape and creating an external engagement plan in an aim to build presence and position the organization as a leader in the healthcare industry
• Ensure that key Corporate Responsibility activities are communicated for publication in annual reporting and communicated broadly to major stakeholders

General Management

• Measure the effectiveness of key communications and programs, and use insights to continually evolve and improve the communications (both content and channel) used
• Successfully partner with key stakeholders across the NEMAG cluster, namely Leadership Team members; Government Affairs and Human Resources colleagues, to identify key communication opportunities and to provide strategic communications counsel when needed.
• Be a key member of the NEMAG Leadership Team and communications networks

Minimum Criteria:

• Considerable internal and external communications experience with minimum of 5 years of leading the communications strategic agenda
• Higher education, preferable in communications/ journalism, otherwise certification and solid trainings in the relevant area is desirable.
• Global communications experience, with ability to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences
• Successful experience at supporting senior leaders through communications counsel, developing effective communication strategies and implementing integrated communication plans
• Digital and social media skills

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Strong project and change management skills
• First-rate coordination, collaboration, organization and multi-tasking skills
• Business acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry
• External communications background, i.e. public relations or journalism experience
• Healthcare marketing/ communications experience
• Ability to understand and interpret scientific and medical data
• Excellent English – written and spoken
• French language is a plus

Application Process:

• Apply through Workday before September 10th, 2020 enclosing an up-to-date CV.

Next Steps and Selection Approach:

• Short listed individuals will be contacted and asked to attend an interview within 10 days from deadline. The recruitment process is likely to involve interviews as well as personal/psychometric analysis if necessary.
• Only candidates meeting the minimum job requirements as outlined above will be interviewed.

Kindly abide to due date and best of luck to you all.

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