Communication and Policy Manager

Communication and Policy Manager

AstraZeneca is a global, science led, patient focused pharmaceutical company committed to transforming the future of healthcare and improving outcomes for patients, society and health systems.

AstraZeneca Romania is recruiting a Communication and Policy Manager to support strategic communication, public affairs and policy engagement across priority therapeutic areas. The role will contribute to clear external positioning, meaningful stakeholder engagement and policy initiatives that support better patient access and a stronger healthcare environment in Romania.

Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Director, the role will be based in Romania and will work in close partnership with relevant business, medical, market access, legal, compliance and corporate affairs colleagues.

Position title Communication and Policy Manager

Reports to Corporate Affairs Director

Location Bucharest , Romania

What you'll do:

Strategic communication and reputation

• Develop and implement communication plans that support corporate affairs, public affairs, market access and therapeutic area priorities.
• Prepare external communication materials, talking points, briefing notes, Q&A documents, media messages and institutional narratives.
• Ensure clear, consistent and compliant communication across external channels and stakeholder interactions.
• Support communication around healthcare partnerships, policy projects and therapeutic area initiatives.
• Contribute to proactive communication that explains the value of innovation, early diagnosis, patient access and health system sustainability.

Policy development

• Develop and implement policy initiatives relevant for AstraZeneca Romania therapeutic areas and strategic priorities.
• Translate therapeutic area priorities into policy objectives, stakeholder messages and engagement plans.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, political and macroeconomic developments with impact on healthcare, reimbursement, innovation and patient access.
• Prepare policy briefs, position papers, consultation responses, stakeholder maps and institutional engagement materials.
• Identify opportunities for AstraZeneca Romania to contribute to healthcare policy debates in a compliant and constructive way.

Stakeholder engagement

• Map and prioritize stakeholders relevant for communication and policy objectives.
• Support engagement with government stakeholders, health authorities, medical societies, industry associations, think tanks, professional platforms and dedicated healthcare media platforms.
• Build and maintain relationships that support dialogue on healthcare policy, innovation and patient access.
• Prepare materials for policy meetings, roundtables, external presentations and institutional dialogues.
• Coordinate vendors and service providers involved in communication and public affairs projects.

Analysis and insights

• Carry out research into policy topics, healthcare system challenges, reimbursement environment, public health priorities and stakeholder positions.
• Turn external information into insights that support planning and decision making.
• Prepare summaries of relevant legislative, institutional and political developments.
• Track external trends that may influence the healthcare environment and company priorities.

Qualifications

• University degree in communication, public policy, political science, social sciences, legal studies, economic studies, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in communication, public affairs, policy, stakeholder engagement or project management.
• Good knowledge of the Romanian healthcare system, reimbursement environment and legislative process.
• Strong understanding of external stakeholders and their relevance for healthcare policy projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Romanian and English.
• Good understanding of media, digital communication and social media.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical industry, public institutions, consultancy, professional associations or regulated sectors is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong presentation, influencing and engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with complex topics.
• Ability to prepare executive ready materials and clear external messages.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, you can contribute to work that improves medicine, patient outcomes and healthcare systems. You will be part of a science led organization that values collaboration, innovation, learning and responsible engagement with society.

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.