Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is what you will do:

In this key role, you will support Rare Disease IT’s strategy and change management lead with the planning, creating and delivery of IT strategy and change communications. A self-starter, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and produce innovative, high-impact and engaging communications that connect-the-dots strategically to advance priorities, influence outcomes and deliver measurable results!

You are highly skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple projects with speed, agility, and flexibility. You are adept at engaging with colleagues at all levels - listening, advising, and executing from start to finish – and accountable for results. You are a critical thinker with insatiable curiosity, who brings new ideas for the best ways to promote strategy, change, and other key initiatives, and to continuously improve and enhance our efficiency and effectiveness in how we deliver.

A seasoned writer and editor, you must be a pro at creating simple, clear, and compelling communications, able to develop messaging in the right tone for each audience and deliver via the most appropriate media to produce a measurable outcome.

You will be responsible for:

Key Areas of Responsibility will include:

• Develop a wide range of digital content and internal communication materials to support change and transformation initiatives, employee campaigns, internal websites, town halls, special events
• Manage the monthly “postcard” submission, selection and posting process
• Manage the RDU IT change and communication plan; maintain comms calendars and track/report quarterly progress
• Manage the next-gen development of RDU IT’s internal website (Nucleus) and SharePoint MVP site, ensuring company and functional alignment; implement a governance model for content curation, consistency, and quality
• Develop and manage an editorial and engagement strategy for RDU IT’s Workplace group to attract users by enhancing its value as a primary hub for sharing information and connecting with colleagues
• Ensure RDU IT adheres to branding and communication practices and reflects the cultural diversity and sensitivity of our global organization
• Monitor and assist in gaining employee feedback through formal and informal channels
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration and information exchange across Alexion and AstraZeneca change management and communications networks

You will need to have:

• Minimum 5-8 years communications experience, three of which in a leading role with accountability for change and communications planning and execution
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field or relevant experience in a communications role
• Superior writing and editing skills, with the ability to pivot between different writing styles to match different needs, media, and audiences
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into simple, clear, compelling stories and messaging
• Solid understanding of change management principles
• Experience writing strategic communication plans that identify goals, key messages, stakeholders, risks/mitigation, metrics, and delivery timeline
• Experience managing communications requirement for senior leaders
• Confidence managing a project from idea through execution, working iteratively and collaboratively to achieve the desired outcome
• Accountability for “quality control,” ensuring written communications are proofread, reviewed and fact-checked with subject matter experts
• Digital proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office and Collaboration Tools, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint

We would prefer for you to have:

• Master’s degree in a related area
• Pharma or biopharma experience a plus
• Experience in digital and data transformation
• Understanding of Agile principles
• Skills in the use of design tools e.g., Adobe creative suite to create compelling designs and content
• Website design and online content management experience

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion has taken critical steps to protect colleagues, loved ones, and patients from COVID-19 and its variants. All US-based employees must comply with Alexion's COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Alexion provides exceptions based on applicable state law as well as reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding a legally required exemption or accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion offers a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

AstraZeneca completed its acquisition of Alexion, marking the creation of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. If you're interested in career opportunities with AstraZeneca, click here.