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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Corporate Affairs Manager

PR & CommunicationsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeHong KongNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Science or Business is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical company is required.
  • Fluency in English and Cantonese is required, including strong oral and written communication skills in both languages.
  • Knowledge of the global pharmaceutical market is required.
  • Experience managing Public Affairs, Public Relations, or Communications across multiple brands and lifecycle stages is required.
  • Understanding and experience of digital and social media are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain political relationships and provide opportunities to showcase AstraZeneca’s footprint with key partners.
  • Support the development of policy and strategy, collaborate with external organizations, support colleagues across sites, identify external speaking opportunities, and build an effective internal network.
  • Work with subject matter authorities to develop new policy positions, demonstrate the company’s investments and programs, and deliver set-piece engagements with colleagues.
  • Support the Head of Corporate Affairs and implement the advocacy strategy consistently with policy objectives for AstraZeneca brands and disease areas.
  • Identify, engage, and collaborate with relevant patient associations and citizen groups according to company strategy and values.
  • Support external communications and define and implement corporate, therapeutic-area, and brand communication strategies.
  • Manage media relationships and events agencies, including operational and budget management.
  • Collaborate with the local cross-functional team to identify market insights across patients, providers, and payers and develop a sustainable access framework and strategy.
  • Support and monitor medical and diagnostic capabilities and referrals to existing solutions, and generate new approaches to affordability.
  • Identify, analyze, and act on legislative initiatives and emerging issues that could affect AstraZeneca.
  • Serve as an internal thought leader on legislative and regulatory matters at the strategic level.
  • Develop differentiated product value propositions and advise business units on affordability programs that support patient access while stewarding brand objectives.
  • Use expertise in relationships with nongovernmental organizations and corporate social responsibility to support programs and policies that strengthen AstraZeneca’s relationships and reputation in affected communities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a government authority in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is desirable.
  • Knowledge of financial principles, business analysis, and planning is desirable.
  • Proficiency in Mandarin is desirable.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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