Rangam · 23 hours ago
RCI-AZN-31860 Scientific Communications & Engagement Director-Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg, MD
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expRangam is seeking a Director of Scientific Communications & Engagement to lead the internal communications and engagement strategy for two global multi-site functions in Oncology R&D. The role involves collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance employee engagement and communicate scientific achievements effectively.
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Hiring Manager
Aneesh Madhav
Responsibilities
Define and implement the internal science communications and engagement strategy for BE and OTD, working closely with diverse stakeholders across including the SVP, Business Planning & Operations (BPO) lead, and the BE and OTD Leadership Teams
Work directly with the SVP and leadership teams to define the strategic focus and develop content for internal and external engagements (e.g. external scientific presentations and Town Hall meetings)
Provide strategic input into our broader Oncology R&D (ORD) internal communications strategy (events, awards, overarching campaigns)
Responsible for the overarching internal editorial calendar and messaging to raise the visibility of BE achievements and to communicate our scorecard (goals) progress
Support the SVP with their external and internal scientific presentations
Lead the strategy for enhancing engagement of BE Leadership team internally
Strong immersion in the scientific portfolio and project pipeline, understanding and championing the innovative scientific breakthroughs
Drive innovative solutions (including digital media and AI) to communicate our scorecard and scientific priorities and bring the BE science to life
Overall accountable for delivery of key business reports to capture scientific achievements / deliverables
Partner with Oncology R&D Corporate Affairs to craft external communications to enhance the external scientific reputation of BioEngineering and Oncology Targeted Discovery
Work as a strong, matrix stakeholder business partner to deliver in a collaborative and engaging manner leading to successful delivery against goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in life sciences
5 years+ experience working as a senior communicator (for example director level) supporting a highly visible and senior leader/executive as a strategic partner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proven capability to clearly articulate complex scientific data and turn it into effective and compelling communications that is appropriate for audience
Prior pharmaceutical/ healthcare experience in a strategic communications role
Broad knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process
Strong influencing, networking, and team leading skills with all levels of peers and colleagues. Self-starter with a track record of quickly building trust
A proven track record of delivering tasks in a timely manner; comfortable with prioritization and trade-off conversations
Experience in working within complex, fast-paced, high performing teams
Experience of supporting executive communications to engage and motivate internal associates – across geographic, seniority and functional levels
Preferred
Understanding of external communication requirements with particular focus on social media and traditional media engagement
PhD or MSc in Life science
Scientific knowledge in Oncology or related science areas
Experience leading change or transformation communications
Company
Rangam
Rangam is a global, innovative, Total Talent management firm with the mission of accelerating meaningful employment for everyone! We are a minority-, woman-, and disability-owned firm with over 25 years of experience promoting sustainable and inclusive talent programs within our communities and employers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nish Parikh
Co-founder & CEO
Hetal Parikh
Co-Founder & President
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