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!