Corporate Communications Lead, African Cluster

Do you have expertise in, and a passion for the dynamic realm of communications creating value & insights being the architect of digital fluency?_ _If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you_

**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose. As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values: we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science. As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energised. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

**What you will do**:
As the Corporate Communications Lead for the African Cluster, this role defines the internal and external communications strategy and executes communications that support the business goals, strengthen our corporate reputation, and engage employees. The incumbent must be adept at crafting compelling narratives, understanding the pulse of diverse audiences, and leveraging the power of various media platforms to amplify a company's message.

**Typical Accountabilities Include**:
**Strategy & Planning**
- Promote and ensure stronger awareness, positive image and reputation of AstraZeneca through effective and appropriate internal/external communication activities
- Develops and implements an external engagement plan to build a presence and position the organization as a leader in the healthcare industry.
- Leads the planning and delivery of the Internal Communications strategy to inform, educate, align, and engage employees to deliver business strategy and priorities to drive business success. Aligning with the Country President of the African Cluster to support priority internal initiatives.
- Contribute to the transformation of the culture to adapt to a changing environment. Develop and implement specific communication tools and messages to support the organization’s change management programs
- Crisis Communication Management, Collaborative with CFT on the Risk Management Plan and communication strategy (proactive or reactive) to support BCP.
- Support GAMA team in the management of issues locally.
- Social Media & Comms Strategy aligned to Cluster Strategy and priorities. Enhancing the equity with media ideas, development of new campaigns, approval processes for content, monthly reports and liaising with above market to make sure media releases are distributed and coverage targets are achieved across prioritized media (online/print).
- Responsible for the social media management & AZ Website Platform with line monitoring to manage responses on various social media platforms.

**Strategic Counsel**
- Provide strategic communications counsel to African cluster Country President. Setting a communications plan to raise their profile internally and externally, owning their social media plan and identifying strategic opportunities for media engagement.
- Support the African Cluster Country President to deliver regular employee engagement events (Town Halls/ smaller group engagements), providing talking points and slide deck development support as required.
- Provide strategic communications counsel to African Senior Leadership Team (SLT), priority brand teams and other colleagues as required, working with these stakeholders to develop comprehensive, integrated communications plans for relevant business priorities.

**Project Management**
- Lead priority communication projects within the African Cluster.
- Managing the Reputation Research project with African Cluster - assessing the results, setting action plans and delivering against plans that will improve our reputation.
- Support global AstraZeneca programmes with African cluster level communications planning - specifically the ongoing development