Communications & Patient Engagement Manager (6 months FTC)

Communications & Patient Engagement Manager (FTC)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Duration: 6 months (mat leave contract)

Competitive salary & excellent company benefits

Closing date: 9th March 2025

Introduction to role

Are you passionate about effective communication and patient advocacy? AstraZeneca Ireland is seeking an experienced Communications & Patient Engagement Manager to cover Mat Leave. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within our organization and champion the patient voice.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will work with the Head of Corporate Affairs to build and execute key strategic communications plans, encompassing internal, external, and brand communications. You will be responsible for managing multiple stakeholders and championing the patient voice. This role requires a proactive and creative individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Skills/Experience

• At least 7 years’ experience working in communications; for a large corporate or public sector, preferably in healthcare
• Degree level or equivalent qualification in communications or a related field
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Management of PR agencies and other external vendors
• Experience of social media channels and engagement
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent skills in communication, encompassing the ability to develop strategic plans, as well as exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of the Irish healthcare sector
• Can effectively delegate and handle 3rd parties to deliver outputs
• Ability to motivate and lead in a multi-disciplinary, complex business
• Experience of working with Irish media

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Ability to motivate and lead in a multi-disciplinary, complex business
• Experience of working with Irish media

At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our commitment to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem, making an impact at every step of the patient journey. Our dynamic environment fosters innovation and experimentation, empowering our teams to think big and act fast. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, creating an inclusive team that thrives on collaboration. Here, you will have the opportunity to build a diverse career, learn from top talent in the industry, and contribute to shaping the future of BioPharmaceuticals!

Ready to make a difference, Apply now and join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.