Brand Lead Oncology

**Brand Lead Oncology**

Location: Baar, Switzerland

**About AstraZeneca**:
AstraZeneca is one of the global leaders in the development and commercialization of innovative drugs for oncologic patients. We strive every day to make cure a reality for the millions of people living with cancer across the world.

It is through this relentless quest for innovation that we have created one of the most diverse portfolios and pipelines in the industry.

Beyond the existing portfolio, AstraZeneca is now strengthening its footprint in Breast Cancer, to ensure a holistic patient care across different types of disease.

In this context we are seeking for dedicated and experienced marketers to prepare the launch and enhance the potential of our leading portfolio in Breast Cancer, delivering commercial excellence in close collaboration with a wide variety of in
- and external partners.

We’re all here to make an impact - to achieve our bold ambition of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.

**Your main responsibilities**:

- Reporting directly to the BC/Gyn Cancer Franchise Head, you will be responsible for the Breast Cancer area and will be involved in the maximization of the current Breast cancer indications of 2 products and in the launch preparation of upcoming indications, as well as a new molecular entity.
- Together with the Alliance partners, you will lead the development of the annual brand strategic plan for the indications under your responsibility and will coordinate its execution.
- In this role, you are constantly informed about market conditions and incorporate them into your planning.
- You collaborate with regulatory affairs, market access and medical to ensure adequate implementation of the planned activities. Including (but not restricted to) promotional materials, educational events, strategic projects, patient support programs and omnichannel campaigns.
- You work closely with the sales force and are also responsible for its product-related marketing training.
- Keeping contacts with opinion leaders and representing our company at scientific and promotional events.
- Responsibility for the annual budgeting (costs and sales) and will monitor these goals on an ongoing basis.

**Essential for the role**:

- Extensive experience as a marketer in pharmaceutical companies. Previous experience in oncology (especially in the areas of Breast Cancer) is highly desirable.
- Experience in launch preparation and leading cross functional teams
- Problem solving & solution oriented, you can safely handle complex tasks
- You are an innovative, results-oriented person. You have a dedication for critical thinking and quick decision-making
- You are a confident communicator with excellent presentation skills. You know how to influence others and how to manage cross-functional team members at various seniority level
- You enjoy being close to the market and to your customers.
- ** Languages: fluent in German and English. French is a plus.**

**We offer**:

- A lively, exciting and international environment
- Hybrid work model
- Growth and development in a hard-working and encouraging team setting
- An exciting challenge in a successful pharmaceutical company with highly innovative product portfolio
- An attractive package rounds-off this exciting offer
- A place where you can learn and expand your skills

**Why AstraZeneca?**

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare. Be among our employees who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the leaders in biopharmaceuticals.