Communication and Engagement Specialist, BioVentureHub

Are you passionate about communication and building strong relationship with internal and external partners? Can you envision applying your expertise to advance life science, health care and the wellbeing of patients? Join us and make a meaningful impact!

At AstraZeneca and at BioVentureHub (BVH), we 're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and teamwork. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

What we do
Within the BVH at AstraZeneca we have a clear vision to be recognized as a world-class collaboration platform that drives business success. We are part of an innovative science-driven ecosystem and is integrated at the heart of AstraZeneca's strategic R&D center in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Our hub gives emerging life science companies and academic groups a unique opportunity to co-locate with and get access to AstraZeneca scientists, lab facilities and infrastructure. Ultimately, our aim is to further strengthen competitiveness and dynamism in the life science industry.

We are now looking for a dedicated and highly motivated colleague to lead our communication and engagement strategy.

What you'll do
In this role, you'll get the opportunity to lead the development and implementation of the communication strategy for the BVH, an open innovation ecosystem of over 30 companies and growing. You will also contribute to the communication activities connected to the overall growth of the AstraZeneca Gothenburg Science ecosystem incudingl GoCo Health Innovation City.

To do this, we'll rely on you to identify and drive innovative ways of bringing our voice to the relevant partners, audiences and agendas.

You will work closely with the BVH Leadership Team and people across BVH as well as with our head of ecosystem strategy, AstraZeneca Corporate Affairs and R&D Communication teams to shape and deliver an internal- and external communication strategy - continually identifying and delivering on opportunities for improvement.

Examples of tasks:

* Keep communication strategy and plan updated, incl. messaging, communication goals and internal- and external communication channels
* Develop and implement BVH brand strategy & graphic identity, including master PPT presentation
* Lead the planning, communication asset creation and implementation to support key strategic needs for our scientific ecosystem and great place to work strategy.
* Delivery of key business reports and updates
* Identify, develop and distribute BVH and other relevant ecosystem news stories including press releases

Essential for the role

* University/college education in a field of media, communication or journalism
* Minimum 5 years of experience in qualified communication work, working in different channels
* Well-documented, comprehensive ability to express yourself in speech and writing
* High ability to collaborate cross-functionally both with internal and external partners, regardless of their background, education or personality
* Ability to lead and influence without formal managerial responsibility
* Experience in social media management, video editing and graphic design tools
* Proficient in Swedish and English.

Desirable Requirements

* Well acquainted with Lean innovation and Design Thinking methods
* Broad knowledge of Life Science industry

So, what's next?

Join a talented and agile team that focus on what really matters. We're inspired by the direct link between what we do, how this helps to accelerate the business and, ultimately, how this benefits peoples' lives across the world.

Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you.

Welcome with your application, no later than June 15, 2022.

Why AstraZeneca and BioVentureHub

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality.

We know that our work impacts people with serious conditions, many of whom have no other alternatives. That's what drives us - the potential to impact over one billion patients worldwide.

Additional information
Our Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
BioVentureHub: www.azbioventurehub.com
Life in Gothenburg: https://www.movetogothenburg.com/
Culture and atmosphere of the Gothenburg site: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6496327311678410752/