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About the Role

This role serves as the strategic face of Policy & Communications within the Oncology Business Unit, working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute policy and communications programs that drive business goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in policy engagement, communication, and cross-functional teamwork, with experience in the UK health landscape.

Responsibilities

• Represent and lead the Policy & Communications contribution to the success of Oncology business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain a deep understanding of franchise goals, business objectives, critical success factors, and potential challenges/opportunities.
• Identify, understand, and prioritize engagement with internal and external stakeholders and audiences.
• Create and deliver policy and communications programs that advance company and franchise goals.
• Support staff engagement as required.
• Manage tactical communications delivery and supplier management.
• Provide strategic counsel on communications and business issues to colleagues.
• Contribute to broader Policy & Communications team initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in multiple forms of policy engagement and communication.
• Proven track record of success in cross-functional teamwork.
• Experience and knowledge of the health landscape in the UK, preferably including knowledge of oncology.
• Leadership qualities and ability to engage convincingly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in the life sciences industry and health.
• Sound knowledge of health policy and the pharmaceutical industry environment.
• Understanding of our portfolio and product lifecycle.
• Ability to understand and interpret external health policy in relation to products.
• Understanding of our mission, strategy, values, and franchise plans.
• Ability to identify key audiences for communications and engagement.
• Expertise in developing communication and policy strategies.
• Ability to provide counsel to colleagues on challenging communication scenarios.
• Ability to create programs and messages for various audiences to support UK mission, growth strategy, and business goals.
• Ability to shape the tone, style, and direction of key communications or policy campaigns.
• Ability to design strategic programs and develop project plans.
• Ability to garner support for resource allocation and teams.
• Ability to manage project budgets.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to measure results.
• Understand, apply, and comply with internal and external standards.
• Proactively identify risks, raise issues, and use risk mitigation strategies.
• Use sound judgment.

Skills

• Adaptability
• Advertising Communications
• Communications Programs
• Communication Strategy Development
• Content Creation
• Educational Materials Development
• Marketing Coordination
• Pharmaceutical Policies
• Public Health Research
• Public Policy Development
• Public Relations Services
• Social Media Communications
• Special Event Planning
• Strategic Communication Planning
• Strategic Thinking
• Enterprise Brand Management
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Engagement & Influencing
• Policy and Communications Strategy & Development
• Programme Development & Execution
• Compliance
• Ethics & Risk Management

Location

• Head office based
• Some travel required

Work Type

• Fixed-term contract (FTC)
• Full-time
• Hybrid working

About the Company

• Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.
• The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century.
• Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.