Brand Manager Oncology

WHY JOINING ASTRAZENECA ONCOLOGY BU?

**_ Disrupt to redefine cancer treatment_**
- We’re all here to make an impact - to achieve our bold ambition of eliminating cancer as a cause of death._
- In the Oncology Business Unit, we relentlessly follow the science, challenging the status quo to deliver more effective treatments to patients in need. Our commitment means we purposefully push back the limits of knowledge to change the practice of medicine. To ensure no patient is left behind, no matter what stage of disease._
- It’s our launch excellence and commercial effectiveness that will make the difference, empowering us to deliver the true value and potential of our life-changing medicines. From shaping the cancer care environment and empowering patient care teams, to transforming the patient experience._

**_ Be trusted and empowered to innovate and lead_**
- Trust and empowerment are paramount to the way we work - it’s what allows us to take risks as well as be entrepreneurial and creative. We step up and disrupt, to find new ways to market our products and bring fresh ideas to engage and partner with the industry. The leaders of innovation, we empower those around us to do the same_

**_ Transform the practice of medicine to impact patients’ lives_**
- Here we play a key role in driving launch and commercial effectiveness. We are focused on setting the direction and leading the business in shaping the cancer care environment and empowering care teams. Everything we do is to transform the lives of patients living with cancer_

**_ Harness the best minds to drive progress together_**
- This is the place to work openly and closely with others to harness our collective strengths. Passionate, driven and incredibly intelligent - come and be among the brightest minds who work together to future-proof our business, with the chance to push and progress it further._

**BACKGROUND**:
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.

We have already a strong presence in the areas of lung cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and hematology malignancies, where we have built a strong leadership leveraging our scientific platforms to act on immuno-oncology targets, the DNA damage response pathway, Tumor's drivers and resistance mechanisms and Antibody-Drug conjugates, among others.

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 maximize 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** **ACCOUNTABILITIES AND TASKS**:

- 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.
- You will maintain contacts with opinion leaders and represent our company at scientific and promotional events.
- You will be responsible for the annual budgeting (costs and sales) and will monitor these goals on an ongoing basis.

**YOUR EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- You have at least 5 years’ experience as a marketer in pharmaceutical companies. Previous experience in oncology (especially in the areas of Breast Cancer) is highly desirable.
- You have experience in launch preparation and leading cross functional teams
- You have strong analytical and strategic planning skills. Problem solving & solution oriented, you can safely handle complex tasks
- You are an innovative, results-oriented person. You have a natural ability for critical thinking and quick decision-making
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