Associate Brand Manager – Respiratory & Immunology

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of Respiratory & Immunology? As an Associate Brand Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare by bringing life-saving medicines to patients. Join our dynamic team and contribute to decreasing mortality rates globally through innovative and scientifically led commercial opportunities.

Accountabilities:

• Collaborating with the Line Manager on the annual business plan and implementing the marketing strategy through agreed activities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders and customers to understand market trends, customer needs, and continuously updating the customer base in your territory.
• Managing operational plans for products across major centers of the country, ensuring alignment with business goals and efficiency.
• Tracking product performance based on sales conditions and costs, addressing any deviations from targets with corrective actions monthly.
• Organizing and managing hospital presentations, mini-symposia, seminars, and other promotional events to engage stakeholders.
• Completing the agreed number of product-related visits per day and providing weekly updates to the Line Manager on activities and performance.
• Tracking hospital and pharmacy deliveries, promptly notifying management of any disruptions, stock shortages, or other delivery-related issues.
• Identifying, mapping, and developing key external stakeholders and KEEs, aligning with the business strategy.
• Building a network within the company, sharing relevant updates with management, and collaborating on cross-functional projects.
• Staying informed on AZ products, competitive offerings, and market trends, and improving selling skills in the respective therapeutic area.
• Performing all activities in accordance with the AZ Code of Ethics and relevant policies, including adhering to patient safety and product quality complaint reporting standards.
• Undertaking required training on the Code of Ethics, policies, and safety standards to ensure full compliance with AZ’s guidelines.
• Reporting all incidents, accidents (including traffic accidents), occupational diseases, and safety-related deviations to the Line Manager and SHE Coordinator.
• Contributing to planning and budgeting processes, managing costs effectively to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Working with the Line Manager to define and achieve your personal development goals, focusing on continuous improvement and career growth.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• University degree, in Pharmacy, Medicine, Dental Medicine or Veterinary Medicine
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sales representative
• One year of experience in marketing-related roles
• Proved experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Basic knowledge of medical aspects in the product domain is desirable
• Initiative and strategic influence in driving brand success.
• Strong orientation towards results and personal effectiveness.
• Knowledge of business finance and budget management
• Orientation towards results and personal effectiveness
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and market dynamics.
• Rational persuasion
• Valid driving license

AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can feel appreciated and be rewarded for your work. Join a leading team in a highly competitive environment where energy and pace drive success. Embrace unrivaled opportunities to progress and succeed within our BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.