Location Baar, Canton of Zug, SwitzerlandJob ID R-100503Date posted 15.02.2021Apply

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune, Diabetes, infection and neuroscience diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. For more information please visit: www.astrazeneca.com

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We are recruiting a

Brand Leader Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM)

Our Swiss Marketing Company is in the Top 10 within the ethical pharmaceutical market and is a leader in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases. As a Brand Leader in the Business Unit Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM), you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific and commercial capabilities to make a positive impact in the lives of people with CV, Renal, and Diabetes diseases. You’ll also play a pivotal role leading the commercialization of key upcoming brand and indication launches over the next few years.

Your main tasks

• Preparing commercial launch plans for key upcoming brand and indication launches


• Leading the cross-functional Brand Team and ensuring close collaboration between Marketing, Sales Force, Medical, Regulatory and Market Access


• Developing yearly Brand Plan both from a strategic as well as an operational level, delivered in the highest quality and rolled out effectively across the organization


• Analyzing local market and competitive dynamics, incorporating new inputs continuously and building long-range forecasts for brands in the Portfolio


• Presenting regularly our business results vs. budget, market understanding and insights to Senior business leaders at all levels in the organization


• Planning of Marketing spend in current and outer years ensuring minimal variance vs budget


• Leading multi-channel Marketing mix and rolling out key projects developed with cross-functional input including promotional material, congress activity, events for HCPs etc.


• Close collaboration with Sales Force to better understand their needs and develop appropriate training for their benefit


• Representing AstraZeneca and growing advocacy for CVRM Team by strengthening ties with local and national opinion leaders

Your profile

• Higher level education (e.g. Masters/PhD) in Science or Business


• Pharmaceutical commercial experience (min. 2 years) with strong performance track record


• Marketing and/or sales leadership experience in Diabetes, Heart Failure, and/or Chronic Kidney Disease


• Strategic marketing capabilities


• Rigorous commercial business sense


• Leadership experience


• Customer-focused with interest in building relationships


• Excellent communication, presentation, moderation, training and negotiation skills


• Experience in relationship and stakeholder management


• Curious personality and good cross-functional team player


• Excellent organization skills


• High level of motivation and proactivity


• Proficient in operating Microsoft Office


• Strong working proficiency in German and English (min. B2 level

We are looking forward to receiving your electronic application via our global career website. For more information on career opportunities, please visit our global career portal.

Disclaimer:

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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