Smita Devane-Bhan
Director, Global Corporate Communications @Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Global Corporate Communications @Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mississauga, ON, CA
Set and lead the Alexion global corporate narrative development, defining how the organization shows up as a leader in rare disease and ensuring tight alignment with AstraZeneca’s enterprise strategy. Drive high-stakes communications that shape reputation, influence perception and translate complex science into clear, credible stories for external and internal audiences. Operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, moving seamlessly between strategy and execution in a fast-moving, highly matrixed environment.• Own enterprise-aligned messaging frameworks and narrative strategy across all corporate channels• Lead flagship corporate and rare disease awareness campaigns that build credibility, trust and visibility• Serve as final authority on high-impact corporate content• Partner with global and market teams to ensure disciplined, consistent message pull-through while enabling local relevance for business priorities• Lead the development of the Rare Disease annual report section, shaping the strategic narrative, content architecture and executive messaging to clearly articulate performance, impact and future ambition
EDUCATION
The University of Western Ontario
Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Seneca Polytechnic
Post-Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications
SKILLS
ABOUT SMITA DEVANE-BHAN
Committed results driven innovative business strategist and leader, with a proven track record of delivering impactful results aligned with organizational priorities to foster positive stakeholder relations and corporate reputation. A collaborator with senior leaders, to create data driven marketing-communications strategies to enhance awareness, stimulate growth and propel development. Within highly regulated and not-for-profit industries, demonstrated and recognized expert in thought leadership, crisis/issue management, transformation/change, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) and executive counsel. Proficient in project management and adept at leveraging technology and AI tools. Leader that possesses people first skills with Chief of Staff certification, to seamlessly oversee and lead cross-functional teams along with agencies to deliver programs that exceed expectations.
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