Hiring: Associate Director, Internal Communications R&D, MedImmune,Gaithersburg, MD

Associate Director, Internal Communications R&D, MedImmune,

Gaithersburg, MD

 

Associate Director, Internal Communications R&D, MedImmune,
Gaithersburg, MD

Position Summary:
MedImmune is committed to advancing science to develop better medicines
that help people live healthier, longer and more satisfying lives. The
company has meaningfully impacted the health of millions of children and
adults by developing products that meet unmet medical needs. The
company’s global Research and Development team, coupled with the Medical
and Regulatory areas, comprise a major component of MedImmune’s employee
base. These teams of dedicated scientists, researchers, physicians,
technical experts and support functions work to achieve MedImmune’s
vision to be the next revolutionary force in biotechnology. To support
the R&D, Medical and Regulatory organizations’ near and long-term
initiatives, MedImmune is searching for an experienced internal
communications professional. This individual will be responsible for the
ongoing development and implementation of a global communications
strategy, focusing on unifying goals and instilling a consistent
understanding of the company’s mission, vision and values.

The Associate Director of Internal Communications, R&D, will be
responsible for working with the senior leadership of the R&D, Medical
and Regulatory organizations, as well as the Director of Internal
Communications to develop and implement a strategic communications plan
to educate, motivate and engage employees on MedImmune’s value
proposition, internal initiatives, business strategy and objectives,
particularly those that pertain to the development and evolution of the
company’s pipeline. Working alongside the R&D/Medical/Regulatory
leadership teams, this individual will be charged with full
understanding of the respective challenges of MedImmune’s personnel and
assist management in creating a sense of individual and collective
awareness of the critical corporate, scientific and pipeline
initiatives.

The Associate Director of Internal Communications, R&D will develop
effective communications processes, procedures and materials, and ensure
clear and concise messaging to personnel that is consistent with
MedImmune’s overall mission and business objectives. As a key member of
MedImmune’s Public Affairs team, which is responsible for internal
communications, public relations, community affairs, government
relations, policy and advocacy, the Associate Director of Internal
Communications, R&D is also responsible for coordinating communications
activities with his/her communications colleagues and informing the
broader Public Affairs team on all key issues and activities that may
impact other departments, the company at large, and AstraZeneca,
MedImmune’s parent company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Spearhead the development and implementation of the company’s global
R&D/Medical/Regulatory communications strategy as it pertains to
effectively communicating with, to, from and for these core
organizations.
• Provide world-class communications consultation and support to
R&D/Medical/Regulatory leadership, as well as the Product Development
Committee (which is the company’s cross-functional pipeline development
leadership team) as appropriate including
o writing speeches, presentations, and articles
o developing project specific communications plans and objectives with
defined deliverables and timelines
o offering advice on when and how to communicate particular messages
o outlining potential impact to other areas of the business and to
AstraZeneca employees
o putting commercial communications in context with other communications
and events happening across the business
o incorporating corporate messaging and objectives in line
communications
• Develop, manage and maintain R&D/Medical/Regulatory content and
information on the company intranet
• Navigate the AZ/MedImmune partnership and communicate across
organizations as appropriate, particularly focused on improving
knowledge about biologics across the R&D landscape for the AZ Group
• Coordinate with technology staff and outside vendors on the design,
functionality and implementation of communications vehicles and formats
• Develop employee feedback mechanisms and communicate feedback to
senior management • Develop metrics to report on the effectiveness and
impact of communications activities
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years of strategic communications experience in a corporate
environment, with substantial experience dealing with scientific,
medical or technical content
• Proven experience in relationship building and management
• Proven ability to develop and implement communications strategies
across a broad mix of communications channels
• Strong written and verbal communications skills critical
• Organizational savvy and an ability to work with all levels within an
organization, and proven experience providing strategic communications
counsel to senior management
• Ability to balance multiple, changing priorities and tight deadlines
under pressure
• Experience with print production and distribution channels
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven commitment to values core to MedImmune’s success: Integrity,
Accountability, Commitment, Teamwork

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field
• Prefer advanced degree as well as experience or training in science,
medicine or technology
 
If you are interested in this position please —Apply online at
www.medimmune.com/careers and search for Req #. 02011

MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin,
disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local law.