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Be appreciated for your contributions. Our culture of recognition and reward means each of us feels  supported and empowered to step up and take responsibility. With all the tools you need to excel at every level, coupled with ongoing constructive feedback and coaching, there’s no better place to bring out your best.

Welcome to Basiglio (Milan), one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing a coordinated environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities.

The Internal Communication plays an important role in the organization as it contributes to the definition of the organization culture, to channel the strategies and values through internal events, engagement plans, wellbeing campaigns for AstraZeneca people and other projects/initiatives.  

As Internal Communication Specialist you will be responsible for creating and implementing the brand positioning strategy within the company, while also supporting and promoting a common shared corporate culture.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

Reporting to the HR Director, you will be accountable for the definition of the Internal Communication plan in line with the Corporate Communication strategy.

The role broadly includes the following key components:

• Create the Group's Internal Communication strategic plan and the detailed internal communication ones, while also defining all relevant guidelines - both for traditional channels, and for digital ones;
• Supporting the development of the general architecture for preparing publishing plans of the Internal Communication channels and for their management, constantly monitoring their correct functioning, coordinating with IT managers and external vendors;
• Ensuring a consistent communication flow on a corporate and Therapeutic Area level by supporting internal corporate communications, product announcements, disease areas campaigns and organization updates
• Preparing content and internal communication documents for the organization to guarantee that all formats and contents are coherent with regard to the internal communication guidelines and share a unified, on-brand look and feel that reflect the company’s business priorities and strategy;
• Coordinating and implementing internal communication programmes and initiatives, and employee engagement projects, to create a sole organization cultural identity, while promoting employee loyalty, values and sense of belonging;
• Collaboration with the Senior Management Team, Business Unit Directors, External Communication and various internal stakeholders;
• Managing internal communication events for employees, both as regards content and for organizational aspects and logistics ones;
• Defining and preparing highly engaging key messages and internal communication contents that the Top Management must send to employees;
• Supporting the definition and implementation of specific communication projects working with the cross-functional teams;
• Managing the budget
• Managing all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in the communication field
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Excellent English knowledge (both written and spoken)
• Fully accustomed on how to communicate on digital and social media
• Ability to work in team
• Flexibility and mediation skills
• Excellent relational and communication skills

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Internal Communication Specialist for multinational companies preferably within a Communication Department
• Knowledge of corporate context and of the organizational cultures
• Experience in a leadership support role

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application. The recruitment team will evaluate your profile and review your CV to determine whether your skills and experience match the job profile. Only shortlisted candidates matching the job profile will be contacted for an interview. If you are recently being involved into a recruitment process for a similar professional role within our Company, we will evaluate our previous feedback to arrange an interview.

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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.