Communications Project Director

Role: Communications Project Director
Role Type: Temporary – End of December 2026
Location: 100% Remote Role / Cambridge or Macclesfield 1st day IT Kit pickup site.

Your New Company
The Biopharmaceuticals Clinical Operations, E2E Planning, is a global department within AstraZeneca R&D. We are a collaborative and inclusive community where curious and passionate individuals are committed to enabling the discovery of new medicines for our patients, who are at the core of everything we strive for.

Are you a communications professional seeking an opportunity to direct communications in a world-leading clinical operations function? A new programme has been approved in the R&D and Supply Chain organisations of AZ to support the AZ Bold ambition to introduce 20 new medicines to patients by 2030. The ambition is to implement a connected, optimised clinical planning processes & systems, with data at the core, to drive great cross enterprise decision making. Our ambition is to unlock our full potential as a delivery organization by connecting our planning processes, creating better visibility throughout our planning, and driving data driven decision making.

We are currently seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to lead the communications for this programme with the support of a communications manager and working in partnership with the Change Management Director.

Your New Role
Define and implement the communications and engagement strategy for BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations Transformation Program, working closely with key stakeholders across AstraZeneca.
Work directly with the Transformation Program leadership team to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and high-profile external engagements.
Act as a strategic communications advisor to the Transformation Program Leads, LT members, and priority project leads.
Lead the planning, communication asset creation, and implementation to support key strategic needs for the Transformation Program strategy
Build and execute an engaging internal editorial calendar to raise the visibility of Transformation Program achievements across AstraZeneca (e.g. contribution to milestones, project deliverables, and technology innovations) and to communicate our scorecard using a range of platforms
Work with external comms and design agencies to deliver professional-grade content into internal and external communications (e.g. custom images and graphics)
Support the information sharing strategy for the use of specific collaboration mechanisms, such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online
Provide direction, guidance, and development of communication team members
Work closely with E2E Planning colleagues in Project Management and Change Management to drive an aligned communication approach and strategy representative of the brand

Essential Skills
Significant experience in transformation communication and proven ability to clearly articulate complex data fit for the audience. Preferably experiences from a Change perspective, whether that be methodology or a comprehensive understanding of the overlap of the two experience areas.
Proven track record in a communication leadership role (ideally as evidenced by professional accreditation).
Ability to clearly articulate complex data into effective and compelling communication that is appropriate for the level of audience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug development process.
Strong influencing, networking, and team working skills.
A proven track record of delivering tasks in a timely manner.
Direct experience with supporting the successful execution of large and complex Transformation Programs

WHY ASTRAZENECA?
It's an exciting time to join AstraZeneca, a global business that's rapidly growing - there's a lot happening and even more to come. And we are a valued part of this journey. Respected partners across the business, we provide the platform that's going to power us to achieve more.

So, what's next?
Are you ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours. Please apply with a copy of your CV.