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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Executive Director, Portfolio & Enabling Functions, responsible for creating strategic and tactical communications for our global function of ~2,300 people operating in over 40 countries.Developed and oversaw comprehensive communication plans that effectively articulated the vision, achievements, and updates of the Clinical Operations function, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.Assumed strategic ownership of the Clinical Operations staff engagement strategy… Show more Reporting to the Executive Director, Portfolio & Enabling Functions, responsible for creating strategic and tactical communications for our global function of ~2,300 people operating in over 40 countries.Developed and oversaw comprehensive communication plans that effectively articulated the vision, achievements, and updates of the Clinical Operations function, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.Assumed strategic ownership of the Clinical Operations staff engagement strategy, aligning it with AstraZeneca’s values and corporate goals to foster a high-performance culture within the function, and improving trust in the leadership team.Orchestrated tactical communications, streamlined processes, and enhanced participation, resulting in increase in engagement and emphasized talent and diversity within the organization. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Accountable for leadership and employee engagement at one of our Cambridge sites and for delivering training to colleagues working in clinical trials.Led the development and management of strategic leadership engagement projects, such as impactful monthly staff meetings, with a regular audience of 50% of the 600-person site, contributing to high levels of staff engagement and participation.Selected to act as Ideas Manager for the “COVID Now and Next” initiative, curating and… Show more Accountable for leadership and employee engagement at one of our Cambridge sites and for delivering training to colleagues working in clinical trials.Led the development and management of strategic leadership engagement projects, such as impactful monthly staff meetings, with a regular audience of 50% of the 600-person site, contributing to high levels of staff engagement and participation.Selected to act as Ideas Manager for the “COVID Now and Next” initiative, curating and presenting ideas from internal social media for C-suite leadership consideration, contributing to innovative problem-solving and decision-making.Managed a team delivering clinical trials training globally within AstraZeneca’s Development Operations, contributing to the development of talent and expertise within the organization.Directed the communications strategy for the Clinical Trials Academy (CTA) team and spearheaded communication and engagement activities for the CTA parent function, ensuring effective dissemination of information and engagement within the team. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Director, Clinical Trial Academy, responsible for events and activities around leadership and employee engagement. Delivered diversity and inclusion initiatives and events.Selected to co-lead the AstraZeneca’s diversity week event in the UK, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and diversity within the organization.Secondment opportunity, reporting to the Director, Apprenticeships Programme, led the comprehensive strategic refresh of AstraZeneca's early… Show more Reporting to the Director, Clinical Trial Academy, responsible for events and activities around leadership and employee engagement. Delivered diversity and inclusion initiatives and events.Selected to co-lead the AstraZeneca’s diversity week event in the UK, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and diversity within the organization.Secondment opportunity, reporting to the Director, Apprenticeships Programme, led the comprehensive strategic refresh of AstraZeneca's early careers apprenticeships website contributing to enhanced employer branding, talent acquisition, and improved recruitment strategies and candidate experience.Project managed the monthly site All Hands meeting, transitioning it from in-person to online, including logistics, technology, agenda, content, and communication.Ensured the successful rebranding of MedImmune to align with the AstraZeneca identity, contributing to the integration and cohesion of the two organizations Managed changes in roles for direct reports, demonstrating effective leadership and people management skills in facilitating organizational changes. Show less

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Vice President, Scientific Learning delivered employee engagement initiatives to create a vibrant workplace.Led staff recognition initiatives, including the ‘WeAppreciate’ scheme, 'Cheer-a-Peer' board, Long Service and Special Recognition awards, and inclusion of new starters, fostering a culture of appreciation and recognition within the organization.Organized site staff engagement activities, conducted surveys, and provided recommendations for enhancing staff… Show more Reporting to the Vice President, Scientific Learning delivered employee engagement initiatives to create a vibrant workplace.Led staff recognition initiatives, including the ‘WeAppreciate’ scheme, 'Cheer-a-Peer' board, Long Service and Special Recognition awards, and inclusion of new starters, fostering a culture of appreciation and recognition within the organization.Organized site staff engagement activities, conducted surveys, and provided recommendations for enhancing staff engagement at the site level, contributing to improved employee satisfaction and performance. Co-led STEM initiatives for local schools and colleges, contributing to the promotion of science education and community engagement, and enhancing the company’s reputation. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Vice President Site General Manager R&D Operations delivered services that supported our scientists and employees to deliver world class science.Evolved the annual staff engagement survey, assessed results, and made recommendations to meet changing needs, contributing to the continuous improvement of employee engagement strategies.Developed mechanisms to promote science achievements to employees using a variety of media channels, enhancing awareness and recognition… Show more Reporting to the Vice President Site General Manager R&D Operations delivered services that supported our scientists and employees to deliver world class science.Evolved the annual staff engagement survey, assessed results, and made recommendations to meet changing needs, contributing to the continuous improvement of employee engagement strategies.Developed mechanisms to promote science achievements to employees using a variety of media channels, enhancing awareness and recognition of scientific accomplishments within the organization.Led the digital work stream for idea-sourcing on Workplace (the internal social-media platform), fostering a culture of innovation and idea-sharing within the organization.Accountable for, from an engagement perspective, the company intranet upgrade, ensuring that the intranet effectively supported employee engagement and communication needs within the organization. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Head of Business Operations delivered services that supported our scientists and employees to deliver world class science in a modern and inspiring building.Key committee member of the annual Cambridge Science Fair - responsible for communications and logistics for this two-day event to celebrate the science and people that support the science, and foster a vibrant, scientific community.Successfully spearheaded the implementation the annual staff engagement… Show more Reporting to the Head of Business Operations delivered services that supported our scientists and employees to deliver world class science in a modern and inspiring building.Key committee member of the annual Cambridge Science Fair - responsible for communications and logistics for this two-day event to celebrate the science and people that support the science, and foster a vibrant, scientific community.Successfully spearheaded the implementation the annual staff engagement survey as a representative of the site leadership team. Created the survey, assessed results and made recommendations that enhanced our sense of site community.Planned and oversaw the deployed digital signage installation across all UK locations that enhanced the communication channels that were used. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Head of Knowledge and Information Management developed and launched initiatives to establish good information practice principles both in the UK and MedImmune’s US headquarters.Played a pivotal role in co-leading the implementation of an internal social media platform across UK and US colleagues, fostering enhanced communication and collaboration within the organization.Accountable for re-branding, implementation and policing of MedImmune visual identity in… Show more Reporting to the Head of Knowledge and Information Management developed and launched initiatives to establish good information practice principles both in the UK and MedImmune’s US headquarters.Played a pivotal role in co-leading the implementation of an internal social media platform across UK and US colleagues, fostering enhanced communication and collaboration within the organization.Accountable for re-branding, implementation and policing of MedImmune visual identity in Cambridge, UKConceived and cultivated captivating art installations, enriching environments with creativity and inspiration.Authored the Cambridge Antibody Technology Wikipedia page to continue the legacy of the company. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications built a function that could provide support for all communication activities across the company.Developed presentations for delivery at quarterly results announcement events, fundraising tours and shareholder meetings, providing on-site support to enhance reputation amongst shareholdersDeveloped an in-house graphic design and photography function, enhancing the organization's creative capabilities and visual storytelling… Show more Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications built a function that could provide support for all communication activities across the company.Developed presentations for delivery at quarterly results announcement events, fundraising tours and shareholder meetings, providing on-site support to enhance reputation amongst shareholdersDeveloped an in-house graphic design and photography function, enhancing the organization's creative capabilities and visual storytelling expertise.Conceived and executed a comprehensive PowerPoint training program, empowering colleagues with essential skills for impactful presentations.Line-managed an Electronic Media Assistant, enabling them move forward into a graphic design career. Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, graphic designer within the Corporate Communications team, creating content using Adobe, Apple and Microsoft tools.Responsibilities included scanning lab books, and preparing presentations for the CAT Senior Leadership team to deliver both internally to staff and externally to shareholder and investor groups.Managed the change of production from 35mm slides to digital authoring.Other achievements include creator… Show more Reporting to the Director, Corporate Communications, graphic designer within the Corporate Communications team, creating content using Adobe, Apple and Microsoft tools.Responsibilities included scanning lab books, and preparing presentations for the CAT Senior Leadership team to deliver both internally to staff and externally to shareholder and investor groups.Managed the change of production from 35mm slides to digital authoring.Other achievements include creator, co-writer and presenter of the culturally significant annual CAT Christmas Quiz, plus wrote and delivered outgoing CEOs leaving presentation Show less

Melbourn, England, United Kingdom

Built on scientific education and subsequent experience, established a cellular pathology function, helping to create a world-leading platform of high-throughput immunohistochemistry screening.Key achievements- Designed a lab and office space to house world-class, high throughput screening. A design that is currently in use.- Immersed in the business culture of a start-up: joined our Fire Warden group, founder member of employee consultative body, Catalyst and key committee member… Show more Built on scientific education and subsequent experience, established a cellular pathology function, helping to create a world-leading platform of high-throughput immunohistochemistry screening.Key achievements- Designed a lab and office space to house world-class, high throughput screening. A design that is currently in use.- Immersed in the business culture of a start-up: joined our Fire Warden group, founder member of employee consultative body, Catalyst and key committee member of the CAT Sports & Social Club Show less

Stoke Mandeville, England, United Kingdom

Trained and qualified as a Biomedical Scientist (formerly Medical Laboratory Scientific Officer) in histology at Stoke Mandeville Hospital NHS Trust. Experienced in the preparation of human tissues and cells for microscopic examination - employing fresh and fixed tissue preparation technique, microtome cutting, staining (H&E, specials and immunhistochemsitry), analysis and quality control.