About this role
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. We are dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the seemingly impossible a reality .
As Director , Global Community Investment, you will play a piv o t a l role in implement ing our Health Equity strategy and developing programmes aligned with our disease area priorities that bridge healthcare gaps for underserved patients , promote healthier behaviours , enable early disease detection and improve access to care. T his role is critical in bringing to life how AstraZeneca is contributing to better, more equitable health outcomes for societies across the globe. This role requires a self-starter who is experienced in and engergi s ed by public private partnerships and implementing high-quality community investment programmes through hands-on delivery at Global and country level .
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in public health, government affairs, healthcare policy, and strategic programme management, with a passion for advancing health equity within the pharmaceutical industry. Key responsibilities: Young Health Programme (YHP) : Lead the strategy , budget management and programme implementation of the YHP in diverse geographies , in line with AstraZeneca’s s ustainability strateg y . Lead c ollaborat ion with global and local NGO partners and AstraZeneca country teams to deliver against shared objectives .
Ensure programme has Global senior leader sponsorship/ support and long-term sustained financing. Lead the strategy for senior leader engagement, employee and YHP youth-advocate engagement , including One Young Wo rld , Youth Assembly and Girls Belong He re . Lead the communications strategy to e levate YHP internally and externally through coordinated multi‑channel communications .
Lead development of strong evidence generation frameworks including country and programme partner adopt ion of outcome-focused impact metrics . Community Investment (CI) : Lead development and delivery of CI policies and reporting frameworks , in line with business needs. Collaborate with internal stakeho lders to ensure robust understanding of CI policies across the organisation worldwide and that any risks to the organisation are minimi s ed .
Lead g lobal CI reporting , impact measurement and data assurance . Oversee YHP and CI partnership agreements, grant processing , governance and finance workflows , ensur ing compliant anc accurate documentation is maintain ed . Act as a C entre of E xcellence on CSR and community issues in AstraZeneca’s focus areas and apply insights to strengthen Global Health Equity strategy and delivery.
Disaster r elief and donations : Oversee donation strategy including NGO partner ships. Lead collaboration with internal cross-functional teams to reach underserved patients with donations where there is an identified need , e nsur ing alignment to policies . Ensure markets receive rapid, compliant support during humanitarian emergencies and enable timely assistance to impacted communities, where appropriate, through financial support and product donations to NGOs .
Your ability to establish strong, trusted partnerships with a variety of external and internal stakeholders and manage competing priorities, often to tight and competing deadlines, will be key to success . You will have knowledge of how health systems work and how healthcare is delivered, and will be excited to apply your insights to the role . Y ou r passion , proactivity , entrepreneurial mindset and proven ability to deliver h i gh quality partnership programmes and impactful, measurable delivery will help us to achieve key goals .
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS / CLIENTS Internal – some examples of internal contacts/customers are : Global Corporate Affairs including Global Policy, Advocacy and Health Equity and Corporate Communications Regional and in-market Corporate Affairs teams Sustainability , Compliance, Legal, HR , Supply , Security External – some examples of external contacts are : NGOs and philanthropic organisations Public health expert groups REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is required . Experience Proven experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector in a n in-house or agency role with a focus on reducing health disparities, improving access to care, government engagement and/or health policies. U nderstanding of healthcare systems, how to drive healthcare policy change at country level and experience of successful partnership projects realised across diverse markets.
Demonstrated knowledge of community investment guidelines, standards, and reporting requirements . Skills and competencies Passion for advancing health equity and a deep commitment to reducing healthcare disparities. Ability to analyse complex data and use insights to inform decision-making and programme development.
Eagerness and ability to collaborate with and mobilise different people and organisations ; work effectively in a matrix organisation and ability to prioritise effectively. Excellent written and verbal communications skills, backed by strong corporate & ESG communications, analytical and digital skills . Self-starting, independent, entrepreneurial attitude – a smart risk-taker who thrives on new challenges and on seeing things through to completion.
Practical understanding of financial reporting and compliance requirements . Management of budgets and external agenc y teams . Understanding of application of corporate brand guidelines .
Experience and interest in establishing and supporting adherence to processes to ensure consistency in implementing of CI policies and practices . 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.
Date Posted 10-sept-2026 Closing Date 15-sept-2026 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.