Global Brand Associate Director COPD

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Position Summary:

Tozorakimab, a novel high affinity IL-33 antibody that is the first anti-IL-33 antibody suppressing activity of both IL-33red–ST2 and IL-33ox–RAGE/EGFR signaling pathways with potential for differentiated efficacy vs competitors.  

Tozorakimab is being developed by AstraZeneca and is expected to be the leading anti-IL33 therapy with the broadest and most differentiated claim set in class and represents one of the top company priorities within the respiratory TA and the overall portfolio.  Tozorakimab is expected to launch in its first indications of COPD and severe viral Lower Respirstory Tract Disease (svLRTD) in 2027.

Within the Respiratory Global Team and reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will contribute to the development of marketing plans to maximize the value of the brand. You will be responsible for working with Brand Leadership team to develop and measure aspects of the brand strategy with a specific focus on opportunity assessments, global commercial projects and activity planning. 

You will work cross functionally with colleagues in the AZ as well as the local MC teams to shape the development of the promotional plans. 

The successful individual will demonstrate strong skills in the areas of planning, strategic thinking, decision making, communication, leadership, problem solving and collaboration.              

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

As the global Associate Marketing Director Tozorakimab you will be accountable for: 

• Leading the development and implementation of the brand pre launch and promotional activity plan. 

• Coordinating the roll out of global initiatives / projects and engagement plans (for example brand forums and congresses) with focus on the G8-12 markets. 

• Being an active member of the global commercial working group and extended GBT.  

• Engaging with the local marketing teams to ensure a flawless and aligned execution of the promotional plan.  

• Provide promotional input to the global strategy / BSP. 

• Engaging with KEEs to gather input to inform the promotional strategy and activities plan including advocacy development. 

The successful individual will demonstrate strong skills in the areas of strategic thinking, decision making, communication, leadership, problem solving and collaboration. They will also be able to work well with ambiguity, simplify complexity and manage multiple priorities. 

Requirements/Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required with business degree or scientific expertise as preferred 

Experience:  

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years’ marketing experience in healthcare or biopharma industry, with a strong preference for experience in the respiratory therapeutic area. 

• Demonstrated experience of leading a marketing campaign implementation in global or significant global market 

• In-depth understanding of commercial strategy, methodologies, and tools (product profiling and positioning, forecasting, pricing & reimbursement, market research techniques, competitive intelligence resources). 

• Generating sales forecasts and business cases.  

• Experience of shaping brand strategy whilst the understanding of product profile was incomplete and evolving. 

• Proven experience of engaging with and leveraging insights from external customers e.g. KEEs, prescribers, payors.  

• Preferred: Strong understanding and experience of launching medicines in the US health system 

Special Skills/Abilities:   

• Strong planning. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead without authority. 

• Ability to gauge the feasibility, impact and risks of proposed programs.  

• Strong leadership and influencing skills to ensure a strong commercial focus in global projects.  

• Ability to manage complex projects.   

• Demonstrated ability to bring ideas to action. 

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) required. 

• Proven ability to collaborate across functional and geographic boundaries. 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $180,875 to $271,313. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. ​

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