Job Description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

In our ever-evolving and complex markets, it takes entrepreneurial thinking to stay at the forefront. Fusing our diverse minds with local ownership we\xe2\x80\x99re powered with everything we need to shape a new future for AstraZeneca, our markets and our patients.

Our pipeline keeps us leading the way and provides us with stability to build a long term commitment. It fuels us every day \xe2\x80\x93 by realising our pipeline we\xe2\x80\x99re addressing huge unmet needs and unserved patients. It\xe2\x80\x99s rewarding and inspiring.

As a Sales Manager, 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. Responsible for the overall management of both material and human resources of the district in pursuit of this goal.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and ensure optimal execution of plans of action, field tactics program and territory plans by district team

Monitor and assess sales transactions to identify potential irregular sales patterns

Conduct SWOT analysis of market/competitors to identify district business opportunities

Develop district Business Plan based on key objectives and allocate resources

Maintain contact and relationship with key accounts/customers and update district customer database and target segmentation regularly

Coach and develop teams including recruitment, performance management and training

Manage life cycle of new product launches focusing on the pre-launch phase of the product

Collaborate with internal stakeholders in preparation for launch of new products

Requirements

Your education background is in science, preferably with an MBA from a top university

You have experience in sales and marketing of pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industries and experience in team management.

Date Posted 20-Dis-2023

Closing Date 19-Jan-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.

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