Job Description

AstraZeneca is a leading global biopharmaceutical company. We believe the best way we can help patients is to focus on breakthrough science to uncover disease mechanisms and develop novel, targeted therapies that interact with them. This is at the heart of our purpose as a company: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

At AstraZeneca Malaysia, we aim to be the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in Malaysia in the therapeutic areas of cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology and respiratory. Through this ambition, we are confident that we can transform the lives of Malaysian patients by ensuring that they have access to life-changing medicines. Working here means being a member of our family in making a difference in delivering better health for Malaysian patients.

As a Business Manager, you will be responsible in developing and leading assigned products to its optimal potential throughout the product lifecycle. Additionally, you will develop sales representatives\xe2\x80\x99 ability to influence customers\xe2\x80\x99 prescribing behaviours to deliver target sales and build AstraZeneca\xe2\x80\x99s long-term business within the district.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing

• Designs and implement marketing strategies of assigned brand across all channels and work together with sales team to ensure execution of marketing activities and deliver sales objectives, which include all distribution channels
• Understand the customers behaviour, adoption ladder, and market environment by conducting market research supported with in-field visits
• Establish KEE endorsement and demonstrate high level of product knowledge in the assigned therapy area
• Accountable to brand performance, A&P budget and forecast accuracy
• Accountable in completing the financial planning, brand strategic and execution plan for the assigned brand
• Coach and mentor identified brand managers/ key account manager as appropriately

Key Account

• Develop and implement business plans to achieve the sales objectives of an assigned brand across a designated group of key accounts
• Build a strong customer relationship with deep understanding of customer and account unmet needs, and leverage on any opportunity to co-create solutions with the designated group of key accounts

Essential Requirements:

• Your education background is in science or marketing preferably with an MBA from a top university
• You have experience in pharmaceutical sales and marketing, experience in managing haematology portfolio is preferred
• You are fluent in English with strong communication skills
• You adapt quickly and flexible in a dynamic learning environment

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country(ies) where the role is advertised.

Date Posted 27-Jun-2023

Closing Date 26-Jul-2023

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.

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