Senior Director, Global Sustainability Corporate Affairs

The Senior Director, Global Sustainability Corporate Affairs will play a pivotal role in advancing our company’s leading sustainability position and demonstrating AstraZeneca’s commitment to addressing major societal issues (including climate change, health equity, health systems resilience). The Senior Director will be accountable for the development, delivery and measurement of our global corporate affairs strategy for Sustainability.

This will include internal and external communications including media, leveraging spokespersons, delivering digital-first campaigns and maximizing sustainability-related platforms and partnerships. They will work seamlessly and effectively across the matrixed organization, with global, regional and local teams including science and therapy area functions.

The role will work closely with an array of teams including: global sustainability, global media, corporate communications, brand and reputation, internal communications, policy, advocacy & health equity, government affairs & policy, therapy area, regional and in-market teams. This position will oversee the sustainability communications team on a day-to-day basis and will partner closely with the Senior Director, Health Equity Communications.

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description:

At AstraZeneca, our approach to sustainability comprises how we do business and how we make a positive impact on the health of people, society and the planet. By leveraging how we are embedding sustainability across our business (in support of our Ambition 2030 goals, licence to operate and business resilience) and how we are making a positive impact (through our interconnected approach to action on climate & nature, health equity and health systems resilience), we have the

opportunity:

to contribute to society and shared priorities, to support the health of people, society and the planet. Importantly, this role will oversee the development and implementation of our Sustainability strategy the enterprise including with regions/markets, TAs and functions to ensure consistent communications and the effective localisation of our strategy to support business and policy priorities.

The Senior Director will act as counsel to senior leadership including country presidents and area leaders, as well as members of the Global Corporate Affairs Leadership Team. The role will spotlight our flagship programmes and partnerships, including Ambition Zero Carbon, the Sustainable Markets Initiative Health Systems Task Force, Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience (PHSSR), Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), Young Health Programme, and Lung Health programme.

This role will also plan and lead corporate affairs strategies on our Sustainability priorities at global platforms such as the UN General Assembly, World Health Assembly, New York Climate Week, COP etc. The role will be accountable for building and strengthening relationships with key external partners, advocates and influencers, in collaboration with local teams, to further strategic sustainability priorities and partnerships

The role will partner with Therapy Area leaders (Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals) to support communications and engagement on how we are advancing net zero, equitable and resilience healthcare, including by decarbonizing healthcare delivery while improving health outcomes, including through the latest innovations.

The role will also be accountable for all significant global sustainability announcements, campaigns, publications and milestones, while ensuring timely, impactful communications around quarterly reporting, disclosures and rankings through collaboration with Investor Relations Reporting teams. There is the

opportunity:

to make a huge difference in this role, shaping and showcasing the interconnection between climate and nature, health equity and health systems resilience, and the importance of innovation and collaboration to ensure a healthy future for people, society and the planet. The role will report to the Global Head of Sustainability Corporate Affairs, Partnerships & Chair’s Office, whose team is accountable for best-in-class and consistent delivery of group-level external and internal communications, media, policy and public affairs on the sustainability agenda, the delivery of global platforms and partnerships and the Chair’s internal and external relations.

To be successful in this role, you will develop strong, trusted partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. You have solid knowledge in the field of healthcare and sustainability, a keen interest in current affairs, politics and policy, and an ability to upskill quickly on new areas.

You are as passionate as we are

about:

our work, have an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven ability to solve problems through collaboration. Typical Accountabilities Develop and lead implementation of global corporate affairs strategy for Sustainability, including internal and external communications across corporate channels campaigns, platforms and partnerships.

• Drive thought leadership and recognition on AstraZeneca’s approach and commitment to Sustainability, through creative campaigns and positioning, with a focus on the interconnection of climate and nature action, health equity and health systems resilience.
• Manage internal and external communications for the EVP Global Operations, IT & CSO, group VP of Sustainability (in close alignment with the communications leads for Global Operations & IT) and other senior leaders, including identifying proactive media and speaking opportunities to drive sustainability thought leadership.

Partner with IR, Media and Reporting teams to deliver high-quality and impactful communications to investors, media and other key stakeholders, including managing the development and publication of Sustainability Impact reports, narratives and messaging.

• Manage issues as required relating to our sustainability performance, through leadership of cross-functional teams.

Partner with and support capability building with Global (incl. Therapy Area), Regional and Local Corporate Affairs teams to enable the cascade and implementation of the revised enterprise Sustainability strategy and associated communications for a range of stakeholders.

• Lead collaboration with priority markets to support the positioning of our Sustainability leadership (with a focus on climate-equity-resilience) and engage key stakeholders to advance delivery of sustainable healthcare Support science and TA teams on major milestones and proactive opportunities to showcase our sustainable science leadership.
• Oversee the strategic direction and delivery of the global Digital and Social Media strategy relating to our global sustainability agenda, informed by robust data, insights and metrics.
• Oversee the strategic direction and delivery of internal communications relating to our global sustainability agenda, incl.

SET-level support and advisory. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key partners, advocates and influencers to protect, nurture and build the corporate reputation of the business as it relates to Sustainability Manage external agency relationships and Sustainability corporate affairs budget

Education:

,

Qualifications:

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Skills:

and

Experience:

10 years of sustainability / ESG corporate affairs

experience:

incl. team leadership

experience:

Blend of strategic communications and public affairs

experience:

, with demonstrated results within a leading company, agency, government or NGO – ideally across a blend of public and private organisations. Ability to design and deliver multi-stakeholder strategies and plans on complex sustainability corporate affairs topics and bring others along to ensure successful implementation Strategic and creative thinker able to understand complex matters, see and leverage connections across markets, regions and globally, and chart a clear path forward Track record in visible leadership, with the ability to make clear decisions in complex, fast-paced environments, and mobilise cross functional teams, and influence colleagues across the organization Consistent track record of leading corporate reputation matters, campaigns and issues and crisis management for a complex enterprise in pressured environments Excellent writing

skills:

and

experience:

communicating complex strategic issues, translating them into concise messaging and briefings for stakeholder ranging from peers to senior executives. Excellent speech writing and briefing

skills:

“Self-starter” with evidence of capability for matrix and cross-functional working Ability to utilise channels for business benefit within resource limits, including through the effective management of agencies and budgets. Genuine interest in and passion for healthcare, current affairs, innovation and sustainability In Office Requirement: When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines.

In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Pay Transparency The annual base pay (or hourly rate of

compensation:

) for this position ranges from $171,851 to $257,768 Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives— an

opportunity:

to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.

Benefits:

offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 04-Nov-2025 Closing Date 18-Nov-2025 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company.

We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.

To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities.

Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious

about:

science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited

about:

their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others.

And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.