Job Detail

LocationBaar,Canton of Zug,Switzerland
Job ID R-080582
Date posted 05.01.2020Apply

You’re looking to make your mark in a fast-paced, communications environment and would relish the opportunity to play a key role in developing, delivering and evaluating communications and engagement strategies of a world-class pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we’re looking for a Communications Manager to join us in Zug, Switzerland, which is home to our Europe and Canada Regional Headquarters.

We’re entering a period of sustained growth and have an ambitious strategy to deliver. Your objective will be to enhance employee understanding of our regional priorities across our Europe and Canada commercial organisation, connecting global to local, driving performance and reinforcing our reputation as a great place to work. You’ll leverage our communications channels, improving their effectiveness and reporting on all that they do. Digital communications will be a core component of your role. A proactive approach to developing solutions, the judgement to handle sensitive information and the collaborative skills to be part of a close-knit, high-performing Corporate Affairs team will be key.

Main duties and responsibilities

Working across all business areas and disciplines under the direction of the Communications Director for Europe and Canada, you’ll be instrumental in delivering timely, relevant and compelling communication activities to achieve visible outcomes. Your role will encompass news delivery, internal and external campaigns, crisis/issues management, change communication and event management, as well as evaluation and reporting. Furthermore, you will generate content supporting commercial, media and leadership activities (gathering, coordinating input, editing, writing, etc.)

As well as proactively delivering communications campaigns and materials, you’ll advise internal stakeholders on communications issues, including high-level copy and speech writing. Managing communications processes, and measuring the effectiveness of campaign approaches with a view to driving improvements, will also be part of your role.

Essential requirements

• 1-2 years experience working in a communications team


• Track record of developing and delivering innovative and highly engaging communications to achieve tangible outcomes


• Experience delivering effective employee and leader communications and campaigns, change communication and event management


• Solid written and verbal communications skills, backed by strong channel management, digital skills and knowledge of remote communication technologies


• Inquisitive mindset with well-developed strategic thinking and critical/analytical abilities


• Proactive, with high levels of self-motivation and personal accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to team, peer group and tasks


• Able to develop and maintain networks across business and cultural boundaries


• Willingness to work flexibly as required to meet deadlines/support communication of company milestones


• Fluent in English


• Experience working with different cultures a plus

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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