Job Number:
HC-03786
Date Posted:
March 25, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Policy Communications
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
AstraZeneca
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$146,717 - $220,075
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Director, Policy Communications and MediaLead the development and execution of communications strategies and plans aimed at sharing our corporate story and protecting our overall image among key U.S. external audiences.Graduate – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum of ten years’ experience/working knowledge of global pharmaceutical market, NGOs, non‑profits and innovative life sciences environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of communications strategies and plans aimed at sharing our corporate story and protecting our overall image among key U.S. external audiences.
• Collaborate with Government Affairs and Policy groups to lead communications activities regarding relevant policy issues pertinent to AstraZeneca.
• Build programs and initiatives that educate the media, policymakers and external stakeholders on issues that are important to AstraZeneca.
• Be the spokesperson for AstraZeneca on incoming media inquiries, navigating complex political issues confidently and identifying proactive opportunities to positively shape media coverage.
• Craft a wide range of communications materials including communications plans, fact sheets, statements, press releases and briefing materials for senior leaders.
• Coordinate interviews with executives.
Qualifications:
• Graduate – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a minimum of ten years’ experience/working knowledge of global pharmaceutical market, NGOs, non‑profits and innovative life sciences environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands‑on experience in managing proactive/reactive media relations programs.
• Understanding and experience of working with or adjacent to the pharma sector.
• Understanding of the federal/state legislative, regulatory and judicial processes.
• Experience working with U.S. top‑tier and trade media and building a network of reporters.
Instructions:
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Other:
Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.
