Why choose AstraZeneca Spain?
AstraZeneca Spain is a rising force in our global business. With headquarters in Madrid and our global hub in Barcelona, we’ve become an important international centre of excellence in the fight against critical disease. Boasting vibrant universities and business schools, the Barcelona ecosystem is a place where scientists can thrive. We attract a diverse workforce from across the globe, shining a beacon for innovation in a country that’s committed to clinical development.
We invite you to bring your talents to Barcelona where our respiratory medicine R&D and Global Marketing centre offers opportunities in R&D, IT, Commercial and HR. Or join us in Madrid and shape our growth in our BUs (Respiratory, Oncology & CVRM ), and a range of Corporate functions. Additionally, you can find sales roles throughout the country. Together, we’re contributing to a world-leading pipeline of therapeutics and delivering life-changing medicines to patients.
Who do we look for?
Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca Spain, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. Alongside technical expertise, colleagues have the resilience, energy and collaborative mindset to change lanes, work with different teams and start projects from scratch.
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Madrid or Barcelona, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.
Success Profile
Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.
Diverse collaborators
This is a speak-up culture that values collaboration. You’ll proactively bring your unique perspectives, experiences and skills to the table and seek the same from others. With our international team composition and the need for fast-paced collaboration, you’ll always be building new connections with colleagues.
Cutting-edge innovators
When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that embraces digital technology and data to transform the way we work and the work we do. Every day, you’ll help make history, empowered to ignite your creativity and build something enduring.
Resilient trailblazers
Here, the answers aren’t always available. So, you’ll need to bring a fearless, self-starter mindset to navigate uncharted territories. You’ll harness your ceaseless energy to discover and make the necessary connections with colleagues to shape the future and achieve maximum impact.
Agile movers
Seize ownership and excel with autonomy to enjoy the constant rush of ground-breaking discovery. Your ability to anticipate sudden shifts and adapt swiftly will prove critical as you make your mark in an environment that rewards initiative and resilience.
Responsibilities
Are you an effective and creative communicator? Do you enjoy working with a diverse range of people? Are you passionate about scientific advances?
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the internal science engagement and communications strategy for our Early Oncology (EO) and Precision Medicine (PM) group at AstraZeneca. Working with diverse stakeholders, including scientists, senior leaders and corporate affairs you will use proven and innovative mechanisms to bring our strategy and portfolio to life and inspire communities as we work towards achieving our bold ambition 2030. Through creative and impactful communications, the successful candidate will contribute to our ambition of building a culture of learning and transparency.
This critical role will support the Director, Scientific Communications and Engagement, EO&PM. The role will support the internal science engagement and communications strategy for Early Oncology, acting as a key partner to the SVP of EO&PM and providing dedicated strategic communications and support to this innovative, progressive and visible leader.
Working with a diverse range of stakeholders, you will develop an exciting internal communications agenda featuring innovative solutions to enhance employee engagement and tell the Early Oncology story. You will partner with global corporate affairs to align and shape science communications that enhance the external reputation of this organisation and AstraZeneca
Typical Accountabilities:
Implement the internal science communications and engagement strategy for Early Oncology & Precision Medicine, working closely with diverse stakeholders across AstraZeneca including the SVP of Early Oncology & Precision Medicine, Business Planning & Operations leads and the Leadership Teams.
Draft internal posts for leaders to be shared across internal digital and social channels to mark milestones, broader company campaigns and drive engagement
Execute internal editorial calendar and messaging to raise the visibility of Early Oncology & Precision Medicine achievements (e.g. milestones) and to communicate our progress
Provide strategic input into our broader Early Oncology & Precision Medicine internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns)
Work directly with the Early Oncology & Precision Medicine leadership teams to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.g. external scientific presentations and Town Hall meetings)
Support the SVP of Early oncology & Precision Medicine with external and internal scientific presentations
Overall accountable for delivery of key business reports and milestones for Early Oncology & Precision Medicine to capture scientific achievements / deliverables, working in partnership with the Director of Early Oncology & Precision Medicine Communications
Partner with Oncology Global corporate affairs to shape external communications to further enhance the external scientific reputation of Early Oncology & Precision Medicine
Work as a strong, matrix stakeholder manager to deliver in a collaborative and engaging manner leading to successful delivery against goals
Essential requirements:
BS/BA degree in life sciences or communications or related field
5 + years of experience in healthcare communications
Experience supporting senior leaders through communications counsel
Experience developing and implementing integrated communication plans both internally and externally
Knowledge of R&D and global pharmaceutical market
Understanding and experience of employee engagement standard methodologies
Understanding and experience of issues management
Strong understanding of internal and external partners, including physicians, payers and patients
Ability to work in a global environment including understanding of cultural differences
Desirable requirements:
Understanding and experience of digital and social media
National and global communications experience
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in our mission to change lives
Date Posted
23-mar-2026Closing Date
06-abr-2026AstraZeneca 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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Reasons to Join
Thomas Mathisen
There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.
Christine Recchio
Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.
Stephanie Ling
There are a lot of reasons why I enjoy working in AstraZeneca, my colleagues being one of them. My team members and the managers have provided a great deal of guidance in helping me to be more confident in my daily work.
What we offer
We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, inclusivity, balance and sustainability. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.
An award-winning company
We're passionate about being a great place to work, and 84% of our employees would recommend us as an employer. We've been recognised as a Top Employer in Spain, an EFR Family Responsible Business, and we achieved third place in Forbes Spain's Top 50 Best Places to Work list.
Inclusive environment
Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do, and our different views, experiences and strengths enrich our culture. There's no salary gap at AstraZeneca, and the number of female employees has increased by four per cent over the last three years. We've also made all positions fully accessible.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing means a lot to us, and we're here to support you through all of life's ups and downs. That's why we offer an unpaid leave policy, annual leave, reduced-hours timetables and a host of benefits, including a retirement plan, long service award, and health and travel insurance.
Sustainability initiatives
We're committed to harnessing the power of science to become a more sustainable business. We've reduced our carbon footprint by over 9,000 kg of CO2 over the last two years, and we lead the European GoGreen Project, which aims to introduce environmentally friendly options in our fleet of corporate vehicles.
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