Are you ready to take accountability and innovate every day? We are seeking a Director, Digital Communications to join our US External Communications team. In this role, you will develop and implement a data-driven, audience-centric digital communications strategy to improve the reach and impact of our digital properties in the US. You will drive reputational and business results by applying a mix of communications and marketing strategies.
Accountabilities:
As the Director, Digital Communications, you will drive the creation of integrated digital communications plans and coordinate their implementation. You will serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the Company and agencies, managing multiple projects, anticipating challenges, and ensuring deadline adherence. You will manage our US social media accounts and website, keeping them current and consistent with branding and messaging standards. You will also identify and track key performance indicators, analyze results to improve digital channel strategies, and translate data into actionable digital strategies and tactics.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
proven experience in digital communications/social media content creation, corporate communications, digital marketing or public relations agency working in digital/social.
Knowledge of current and emerging platforms, digital communications and trends.
Ability to demonstrate success in a fast-paced, high-exposure environment.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work successfully with cross-functional teams.
Fluent in available measurement tools and methodologies.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Desirable skills:
Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries.
Ability to manage a significant volume of projects in a matrixed environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong professional character.
Expertise in latest digital platforms and best practices.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to encourage 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're the team that helps to make excellence and breakthroughs possible. Here, you can apply your skills and abilities to genuinely impact patients' lives. Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation. Shape this journey by reimagining the way we work, at every turn we're innovating and taking intelligent risks. We do this to steer the enterprise, powering every function to run faster, more efficiently, and achieve more. Every single person plays a part in our story. Speak up, take the initiative and make it yours. As key contributors to our evolution, we're comfortable stepping up whether it's guiding our tech and digital journey or harnessing exciting technologies.
Date Posted
12-Sept-2024Closing Date
25-Sept-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.