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.

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.