About AstraZeneca
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Business area
AstraZeneca Oncology is driven by the vision that for a patient with cancer, every day matters. We aspire to redefine the cancer-treatment paradigm and have a broad pipeline of next-generation medicines that are focused principally on lung, prostate, ovarian and haematological cancers.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in the Breast and Gynae Oncology Business Unit for a Brand Manager.
What you’ll do
As a Breast Cancer Brand Manager, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of all aspects of the marketing activities for Lynparza in the management of Breast Cancer. The marketing activities include but are not limited to the co-development of the brand strategy with specific focus on market opportunity assessment, market research, insights and analytics assessment, brand positioning, messaging, and asset planning.
A recent PBS listing sees great opportunities for growing the brand & in developing/strengthen relationships with Breast Cancer surgeons who are a new stakeholder group for the brand. In this role you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to bring the local Brand Strategy to realization by establishing strong working relationship with fellow Marketeers including those CFTs who also market Lynparza, Medical, Diagnostics, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Comm Ex/Insights teams and Sales partners.
You will provide input into cross-functional planning and programs by communicating brand strategy and identifying market opportunities and risks. You will be also working closely with the Gynae/Breast team with regards to the digital communications strategy across these portfolios.
The role requires an ability to motivate, develop, and inspire employees, clearly communicating brand vision with passion and authenticity, and leading without authority across functional areas. Organising people, activities, communication & resources around a common goal and achieving business objectives in a timely manner will be essential to this role.
Essential for the role
* Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
* Previous experience in Pharmaceutical marketing / promotion
* Demonstrated customer-focus and ability to rapidly develop mutually beneficial relationships with key customers
* Experience managing complex projects at the project management level
* Strong financial acumen, with the ability to assess and drive results
* Demonstrated ability to work successfully with cross-functional stakeholders
Desirable for the role
* Oncology Experience
* Understanding of the development and commercialisation of pharmaceutical products in Australia
* Understanding of the Australian Healthcare environment
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find inspiring and passionate colleagues who are encouraged to reach their full potential. Leaders live the company’s Purpose and Values and earn colleagues’ respect by doing the right thing. The speak-up culture will help you feel empowered and appreciated for your work. This is a place with life-long learning and opportunity at the core, which fosters rewarding and career-defining work. We believe that a healthy work environment leads to healthier levels of productivity. Committed to employee wellbeing, we ensure our employees enjoy various activities and programmes that promote health, well-being, motivation and job satisfaction. It’s all part of our constant mission to be a ‘Great Place to Work’.
So, what’s next?
* Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
* Are you ready to bring new insights and thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours!
* If you’re curious to know more please reach out to Danielle Jones.
Where can I find out more?
* Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
* Visit our websites https://www.astrazeneca.com/ and https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/
AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.
Date Posted
14-Nov-2024
Closing Date
13-Nov-2024
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.