Job Description

Do you have expertise in, and passion in driving sales and leading a team? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious disease. But were more than one of the worlds 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 were 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 - by realising our pipeline were addressing huge unmet needs and unserved patients. Its rewarding and inspiring.

As a Sales Manager, you will develop sales representatives ability to influence customers prescribing behaviours to deliver target sales and build AstraZenecas 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.

What youll do

• 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

Essential for the role

• 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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, whats next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we cant wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope its yours.

Where can I find out more?

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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 14-Sep-2023

Closing Date 13-Okt-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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