Senior Manager, BioPharma Internal & Corporate Communications (Contract)

AstraZeneca astrazeneca.vn Open · verified Oct 7, 2026

Mississauga Full-time Senior Communications

At a glance

Senior Communications role at AstraZeneca. Mississauga · full-time · CA$125,822–CA$165,141 base.

SalaryStated by AstraZeneca

CA$125,822 – CA$165,141

Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleCommunications

SenioritySenior

LocationMississauga

EmploymentFull-time

Base payCA$125,822–CA$165,141

PostedOct 6, 2026 · 1d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build and deliver communications for BioPharma, following the agreed plans across employee and external audiences
Prepare campaigns and materials for corporate activities, then guide senior leaders on sensitive events and issues
Coordinate announcements through internal channels and keep the editorial schedule aligned across business and therapy areas
Run global events such as the BioPharma Excellence Awards and help deliver meetings for senior leaders
Assess communication results, recommend refinements, and manage agency and contractor work for quality and compliance

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree and at least five years in global internal communications or a comparable corporate communications setting
You have developed, delivered and assessed internal communications, with experience interpreting analytics and reporting
You can work with content management systems, email and internal social platforms as part of digital communications
Excellent English writing, sound judgment and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders

Who this fits

This senior role suits someone who can counsel leaders, handle confidential material and balance competing priorities. It is a twelve-month contract in Mississauga, with an average of three days a week in the office.

From the employer

Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, BioPharma, 12 Month Contract

Global Corporate Affairs, BioPharma

Mississauga, Canada

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office

As the Corporate Communications Senior Manager for BioPharma you operate within the Global Corporate Affairs BioPharma team with a specific focus on shaping and executing internal and external communications activities that engage employees and raise awareness and understanding of AstraZeneca’s BioPharmaceuticals business with external stakeholders.

You will work with leaders and communicators from all business areas to deliver timely, relevant, and compelling communications activities that achieve tangible outcomes.

You'll be providing advice and guidance on communications matters to executives and senior leaders to deliver effective communications. The often sensitive, material content involved means that the you will be required to demonstrate exemplary personal judgment, initiative, and collaborative skills while working as part of a close-knit, high-performing, and flexible team.

What you'll do

Manage development and delivery of BioPharma corporate communications activities in line with corresponding strategies and plans
Proactively identify, develop and deliver accurate, clear and compelling communications materials, campaigns and activities spanning all corporate activities in a timely way
Advise, coach and counsel internal stakeholders, including senior leaders on events/issues that need to be communicated
Manage channels such as Workvivo (Internal Social Platform), Zoom (Broadcast tool), MS Teams (Collaboration platform), Digital Plasma Screens and share the responsibility for disseminating announcements when appropriate
Manage BioPharma editorial calendar to ensure alignment of BioPharma Corporate and Therapy Area communications activities across internal and external channels
Oversee the design, development and delivery of high impact global events like the BioPharma Business Unit Excellence Awards and take on a key role in the successful delivery of leadership events, such as the bi-annual senior leader meetings
Measurement of effectiveness of communication approaches, provision of analysis and recommendations to drive continuous improvements (including rationalization/ simplification where appropriate)
Support communications related to global crisis incidents when required
Responsible for management and productivity of agency/contractor relationships and associated management of internal stakeholders, overseeing quality and compliance of work

Essential for the role

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of communications experience in a fast-paced global internal communications team or similar corporate communications environment
Experience developing, delivering and measuring internal communications to achieve tangible outcomes
Experience of managing different stakeholder relationships, confident at forging trusted relationships at a senior level
Sound judgement combined with good interpersonal and influencing skills
Ability to quickly capture requirements and design appropriate communications activities to achieve desired outcomes
Excellent English writing skills
Experience of analytics systems and measurement reporting
Strong digital communications experience, including content management systems, email and internal social media
Handle conflicting priorities, stakeholder and colleague expectations and deliver consistently high-quality outputs
Inquisitive approach with critical/analytical abilities
Strategic problem solver looking outside to bring new approaches to continually reinvigorate outputs and improve the effectiveness of approaches
High level of integrity, able to handle highly confidential information
Proactive with high levels of self-motivation and personal accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to team, peer group and tasks

Desirable for the role

Pharmaceutical industry experience
Experience working in a large and highly regulated corporate organization
Practical understanding of financial reporting and disclosure requirements at a UK publicly listed company

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 125,822.40 to 165,141.90.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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