Rare Disease Manager (New Position)

Join us on a mission to transform the rare disease landscape in Thailand. As a Rare Disease Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the healthcare system and enabling patients to access AstraZeneca’s innovative life-changing treatments. Through strategic development and the execution of initiative programs, you will help build a comprehensive rare disease journey.

Accountabilities:

Planning and Objective Setting
• Identify and evaluate risks/opportunities in Thailand's rare disease ecosystem to address disease burden that may impact AstraZeneca treatments.
• Develop initiatives for AstraZeneca's rare disease products at both early and post-approval stages.

Execution of Works
• Implement impactful stakeholder management plans with cross-functional teams (market access, public affairs, government affairs, medical, and patient service).
• Drive shared objectives and execute plans/strategies at a market level with a cross-functional team.
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate portfolio performance to ensure business sustainability.

Collaborative Working (Internal & External) for Result
• Act as a champion for rare diseases to enhance awareness and understanding through innovative approaches both internally and externally.
• Provide updates on the rare disease ecosystem, market trends, and business performance during brand team meetings and business reviews.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge transfer, and best practice sharing.

Essential Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 4 years of sales management/marketing/key account experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 1-2 years in Rare Disease or Oncology areas.
• Experience in leading cross-functional collaboration, especially with Medical Affairs, Market Access, and the ability to work cross-functionally across different teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and the healthcare environment.
• In-depth understanding of the Haematology/Oncology patient experience from diagnosis throughout their journey.
• Demonstrable strategic and tactical approach within Haematology-Oncology.
• Strong focus on effective decision-making and results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player, organized, results-oriented, and independent.
• Background experience in the Thai market is preferred.
• Excellent skills in both Thai and English languages.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our mission to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. Our commitment to decreasing global mortality rates is clear as we shape the future by identifying scientifically-led commercial opportunities and acting swiftly to operationalize them. We thrive on energy and pace, constantly thinking big to tackle new challenges. Our inclusive team draws on diverse backgrounds to create innovative solutions that improve patient experiences and health outcomes. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patients' lives and shaping the future of BioPharmaceuticals.

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