CareerPlan

【AstraZeneca】Senior Director Corporate Communication

Japan - TokyoFull-time2026-08-20 → 2026-11-12

Core

Enhance and protect AstraZeneca Japan's reputation through corporate communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to position the company as a science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical leader in Japan.

Role type

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Builds

Integrated communications strategies, employer brand, and trusted partnerships with government and policy stakeholders

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Healthcare

Required skills

Media relations, crisis management, strategic communications, stakeholder management, project management, digital communications, scientific translation

Preferred skills

Healthcare/pharmaceutical industry experience, matrix organization experience

Technologies

Social media platforms

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated communications strategies across corporate, product, operations, and R&D; manage media relations with Japanese outlets; oversee corporate partnerships including embassy and chamber of commerce engagement; build employer brand and support talent acquisition; foster internal employee engagement and retention.

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution