Head of Communications

Location: İstanbul

Company: AstraZeneca

Job Type: Full-Time

About AstraZeneca: AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. Our mission is to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Head of Communications to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing stakeholders, leading teams, and executing strategic communication plans. This role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in communication management, with advanced level of  English being essential. This position is part of the Leadership Team in AstraZeneca Türkiye.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhanced Corporate Reputation: Successfully elevate AstraZeneca’s corporate and therapeutic area reputation through effective communication strategies and programs.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure all communication efforts are aligned with the company’s strategic direction, corporate narrative, and brand initiatives.
• Media Relations Impact: Develop and maintain a strong conventional and social media presence that effectively communicates AstraZeneca’s corporate and therapeutic area narratives.
• Engaging Content: Produce and distribute high-quality, consistent content across various channels that resonates with stakeholders and the public.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and nurture strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and media to support communication goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing communication team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Effective Use of Channels: Leverage traditional and social media channels creatively to bring the AstraZeneca narrative and patient experiences to life.
• Sustainability Communication: Promote AstraZeneca’s commitment to access to healthcare and environmental protection through targeted communication strategies.
• Data-Driven Improvements: Use communication metrics to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of strategies and campaigns continuously.
• Agency Management: Effectively manage and deploy agency support to achieve communication objectives with clear KPIs and a drive for excellence.
• Internal communication: Lead the execution of the internal communication content to foster a strong internal culture in cooperation with other related departments                                   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in communication management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven experience in managing stakeholders and leading teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in communication tools and platforms.

Why Join AstraZeneca:

• Opportunity to work with a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving global health.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.