Director / Senior Director, Corporate Affairs, Spain & Portugal

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of corporate affairs in the dynamic realm of rare diseases? As the Senior Director, Corporate Affairs for Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease in Spain & Portugal, you will spearhead strategic initiatives that align global and regional policy engagement, government affairs, and communications. Your leadership will be pivotal in enhancing Alexion’s reputation and driving market shaping ambitions. Join us as a key member of the Spanish Leadership Team and the Europe & Canada Corporate Affairs network, where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in healthcare.

Accountabilities:
In this influential role, you will develop and implement a comprehensive corporate affairs strategy that integrates policy shaping, advocacy, government affairs, and communication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment with business drivers and therapy area priorities. Your responsibilities will include leading national and local media relations, engaging with governments and stakeholders on policy issues, and managing the corporate affairs budget. You will also mentor and develop the Director of Communications, fostering strong performance across the team. Are you ready to make a difference?

Essential Skills/Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in in-house and/or agency corporate affairs, government relations or communications in a health care setting.
- Strong and broad background in public affairs in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
- Robust media relations experience.
- Experience in content for digital and social media.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven track record of working successfully with both executives and subject matter experts.
- Knowledge of the local media and policy landscape as well as relationships with national and regional stakeholders.
- Robust working experience in international and intercultural settings.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience leading corporate affairs for an affiliate of a larger health care company.
- Experience working within a European corporate affairs team.
- Other language commonly spoken in Europe.

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.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to transforming lives through science. Our unique position in the biopharmaceutical landscape allows us to push boundaries and explore new areas of unmet need. With a rapidly expanding portfolio, we offer an energizing culture where ideas flourish and connections are built. Here, your career is not just a path but a journey to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to join our team!

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