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Job Ref:  6193
State:  Maryland (MD)
City:  Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters
Post Code:  Jan 12, 2012
Job Description:  Are you the right person to serve as the chief media relations representative for a biotech that has groundbreaking products, a solid pipeline, dedicated personnel, and excellent benefits?

MedImmune, the worldwide biologics arm of AstraZeneca, is home to a talented team of motivated professionals who are inspired by the possibility of helping people live longer, healthier and more satisfying lives. From the scientist in the lab, to the medical affairs directors, to the manufacturing experts, to those in departments such as finance or legal, people work at MedImmune to make a difference.

We thrive in a unique culture that inspires us, often challenges us, and always drives us to succeed in the constantly evolving landscape of our industry.

Currently, we are seeking a Director for our Corporate PR team to lead the development and execution of strategic corporate public relations plans. The right candidate will ensure corporate milestones, media relations, messaging, and major communications channels are consistent and well-organized.

As the Director, Corporate Public Relations, you will:

- Serve as the prime media interface for the company, leading proactive and reactive corporate media efforts.

- Support the media activities of the MedImmune Executive Team and other company senior leaders.

- Be the day-to-day liaison with the AstraZeneca Global Media and Investor Relations teams, ensuring alignment of messages and protocols in support of business objectives.

- Serve as a key role in responding to and managing issues and crises, and leading the company's communications responses accordingly.

- Oversee the utilization of traditional and digital media channels, including the corporate website and social media tools.

- Manage both employee and vendor/agency activities critical to positioning the corporate brand, and has responsibility for both large-scale initiatives and day-to-day Corporate Public Relations operations.

- Ensure the appropriate utilization and application of the corporate brand.

- Develop and maintain key relationships across the business to ensure appropriate support and positioning of key business areas, including Emerging Brands, Business Development, corporate venture capital and intellectual property.

- Work closely with other Corporate Affairs functions including R&D Communications, Product Communications, Corporate Citizenship, Internal Communications, Government Affairs, and Advocacy to showcase MedImmune as a patient-centered, scientifically-driven global biotechnology leader

Requirements

As the Director, Corporate PR, you should have:

* 4-year college degree, with preference for focus on journalism/communications; Relevant masters or post-graduate work a plus

*12-15 years of progressive public/media relations in or advising in a corporate environment

* 5-7 years managing functional area of expertise, including people and budgets * Management experience of teams of 2 or more people* Worked in or supporting biopharmaceutical industry* Extensive knowledge of biopharmaceutical and healthcare industry, with significant understanding of communications protocols in a highly-regulated industry

* Recent experience working directly with top-tier and key industry trade media

* Experience as an organizational spokesperson and/or managing activities of executive spokespeople

* Demonstrated leadership skills and proven track record of successfully developing and executing public relations plans and large scale projects, with orientation toward metrics and demonstrable ROI

* Confidence and demeanor to work closely with executive team

* Reliability under tight deadlines and high-intensity situations

* Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills

* Proven teamwork and collaboration skills

* Experience with Digital Communication including Website and Social Media

MedImmune, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

MedImmune does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune's approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to MedImmune by search/recruiting agencies not already on MedImmune's approved agency list shall become the property of MedImmune and if the candidate is subsequently hired by MedImmune, MedImmune shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world.

"This is My MedImmune"

Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities... that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.

01/12/2012
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