Description
Description:
Do you have a passion for engaging colleagues in an exciting future? Would you like to apply your change management and communications leadership to support the move to the new AZ Science Centre & Alexion Global HQ at Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA? Would you like to be part of the team who create a vibrant, co-located culture in a new building with a Platinum LEED-rated ambition? If so, we look forward to you joining in this anchor role in the implementation program.
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company. We are dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative, meaningful medicines and healthcare solutions that enrich the lives of patients. In AstraZeneca Oncology, our goal is to be at the forefront of developing the next generation of cancer therapies.
Who we are:
We are a program team supporting the 2-year program to establish a new site in Kendall Square, MA. The site for AstraZeneca and Alexion will co-locate R&D lab-based, and office-based teams currently located at Waltham, MA and at Seaport, Boston.
The Seaport site became part of AstraZeneca as a result of the Alexion acquisition in July 2021; Waltham is a well-established R&D site, delivering both Oncology & BioPharm discovery science. Both sites have colleagues actively engaged in the Kendall Square program. All roles will transition from Waltham; a selection of roles will transition from Seaport which will remain an important site in the AZ Boston Strategic Location.
AstraZeneca and Alexion are working closely with Boston Properties who are building the residential and lab tower complex at Binney Street.
The program encompasses several workstreams including construction, leading the fit-out of the shell and core, where we will determine space requirements, use, adjacencies, look & feel. IT, making sure the new building will meet the technology needs of AZ & Alexion from 2026 onwards, Waltham transition, supporting the sale & leaseback of the current site, and planning & executing the transition from current site and ways of working, lab design and location, to the new build, and finally Seaport transition, supporting the Alexion site LT and project team to engage staff in their change.
We know that the world doesn't stand still; although your focus will be the changes that are specific to the Kendall Square move, you will have the opportunity to engage employees on how other business events impact their particular situation and context.
Reporting to the Kendall Square Transition Business Lead, fixed term role will provide Change Leadership throughout the program, working closely with current internal communications experts and change advocates
Who you are?
We are looking for an inspirational Change Management Leader, who can work closely with Site and Program Leadership to develop and execute a program of activities that will engage, inspire and inform colleagues at both Waltham and Seaport. When we move into the new site in 2026, you will have overseen a program of activity that helps colleagues feel excited about, and ready for their move.
Accountabilities
• Develops and executes change management strategy and plan and activities in line with AstraZeneca Global requirements and standards
• Develops deep understanding of stakeholder needs; counsels program + site LT on strategies to meet these needs through effective change interventions including communications, training, engagement activities, involvement in project activities
• Ensures that strategies employed by the program are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of the employed / contracted staff populations at the current and new sites
• Collaborates to consider current & future external collaborators, including suppliers, and articulates and executes suitable change strategies
• Establishes strong relationships with internal communications networks; executes communications activities through established AZ & Alexion channels, embracing new technologies and channels as they emerge
• Oversees engagement of agency support (e.g. design) and contract support for flexing communications and change management delivery resource
• Provides accurate and timely forecast and plans for activities needed, and resource required to support
• May project manage and develop content & materials for signature change events (e.g. new site visit, shared site socials, building vision sharing, move planning, leaving celebrations, mock-up establishment, commuter activities)
• Liaises with communications & change teams supporting business changes that happen in BAU during the program timeline
• Offers appropriate coaching and support to local communications resources, and/or other program team members to uphold the highest standards of program communication
• Provides direct supervision to assigned program resources as program workload requires
• Liaises with Business-As-Usual communications network, and communications specialists on other relevant projects
Essential Criteria
• Graduate degree in change management or communications-related field
• Demonstrated track record in change or communications management in a complex multi-workstream / multi-year program
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders with competing demands
• Experience working with external agencies for content development and delivery
• Experience supporting senior leaders through communications counsel
• Passion for sustainability
• Keen to use innovative technologies to achieve your goals
• Be a collaborative teammate, have excellent organizational skills, and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to embrace change and seek creative solutions to challenges.
• Introduce pioneering and ground-breaking ideas.
• Ability to coordinate, plan and prioritize tasks or projects.
• Uphold the highest ethical and scientific standards, including handling confidential and sensitive information under NDA or communications embargo
Desirable Criteria
• Experience working with R&D lab-based teams
• Established network within Oncology or BioPharm R&D, or Alexion Rare Disease Unit, either the business or corporate affairs/communications team
• Knowledge of construction and/or facilities management projects
• Experience or specialist knowledge in sustainability matters
Work Site Location the first six weeks:
121 Seaport Boulevard Boston MA 02210
Work Site Location after the first six weeks:
100 Binney Street Cambridge MA 02142
Minimum 3 days per week onsite.
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