Senior Director, Communications, International

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the seemingly impossible a reality.

AstraZeneca is seeking a Senior Director to lead communications for the fast-growing International Region, which includes China, Eurasia, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

Reporting to the VP of Corporate Affairs for International, Europe & Canada, this position plays a leadership role to:

• Partner with the Executive Vice President of the International Region and the International Leadership team to develop and implement the regional communications strategy

• Engage our employees on our purpose and strategy as we deliver on Ambition 2030

• Proactively strengthen our corporate reputation in our markets, including as a leader in science and innovation, sustainability (Climate, Equity and Resilience) and as a top employer

• Shape healthcare systems through thought leadership and advocacy to improve access to healthcare and innovative medicines

• Strengthen the communications capabilities, ways of working and tools in and above market, as we develop an industry-leading corporate affairs function

• Develop and implement the International communications strategy, aligned with International business priorities and the Global Corporate Affairs strategy

• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership, including the International Executive Vice President (member of AZ’s Senior Executive Team)

• Represent the International Region on the Global Corporate Communications Taskforce, shaping global strategies and approaches

• Lead internal communications for the region, partnering closely with the International Executive Vice President on purpose, strategy, change management and issues management

• Deliver major global and international milestones, including quarterly results updates, senior leader meetings, leadership country visits, campaigns and town halls

• Assess and manage AZ’s reputation across priority markets, partnering with research agencies, leveraging tracking tools to providing actionable insights and recommendations to the International Leadership Team

• Elevate AstraZeneca’s voice as an industry leader to shape the environment for our innovation, healthcare transformation and sustainability priorities

• Lead in continually ‘levelling up’ communications capabilities across International markets, including on digital communications and the use of AI and data, by setting clear standards and expectations, developing frameworks/tools to support excellence, and creating an environment to support learning, development and best practice sharing

• As part of the International corporate affairs leadership team, collaborate to improve the integrated capabilities, culture, productivity, efficiency and impact/value of the wider Corporate Affairs team

• 12-15+ years public relations and communications experience working in a fast-paced global in-house or agency communications team

• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills

• Expertise in developing and delivering innovative and impactful communications strategies

• Sound judgment combined with strong interpersonal and influencing skills

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, stakeholder & colleague expectations

• Self-starter with proven ability to work independently and flexibly, think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative

• Strategic thinker looking outside to bring new approaches to continually reinvigorate ways of working, drive productivity and efficiency and improve the effectiveness and impact of approaches

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

• Track record of developing high-performing teams

• Capable of achieving results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, often on short deadlines

• Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment, act as a trusted advisor and handle sensitive information

Step forward to set the narrative for millions of patients and thousands of colleagues—lead International communications with impact and make your mark from day one!

11-Feb-2026

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