Job Description

BUSINESS AREA \xe2\x80\x93 Singapore Marketing Company, Rare Disease Business Unit

AstraZeneca is accelerating the expansion of our geographical footprint in rare diseases following the acquisition of Alexion in 2021. Rare disease is a high-growth therapy area with rapid innovation and significant unmet medical need. Over 7,000 rare diseases are known today \xe2\x80\x93 yet less than 1% of them have an approved treatment.

As we begin to build our position as a Rare Disease leader, we seek a Business Executive to join our Rare Disease Business Unit in Singapore. The Business Executive will report to the Commercial Lead of Rare Diseases Business Unit and be responsible for sales and marketing for a Rare Disease Portfolio.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

Your marketplace insights and patient focus will shape and drive strategic commercial plans for the product lifecycle, ensure execution of the brand plan for long-term brand success and develop clear country value propositions for patients and healthcare professions.

An originator, you will be responsible for brand success by employing cross-functional engagement strategies, exploring new and innovative approaches to brand communications and responding to constructive feedback internally and externally.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Marketing (approximately 30%):

• Insight generation to shape and direct strategic marketing actions & plans for adequate product lifecycle management
• Assists and ensures a successful execution of the brand plan for long-term brand success
• Assists with the development of budgets and monitoring of expenses
• Assist in developing new product launch plans
• Develops materials to support effective sales and marketing efforts
• Propose innovative solutions around customer engagement through various channels

Sales (approximately 70%):

• Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations
• Engage Rare Disease healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to initiate the treatment for appropriate patients
• Work with Commercial Lead to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in territory
• Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, access, and managed markets information relative to assigned sales territory
• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.
• Develop clear country value propositions for patients and healthcare

Others:

• Project manager for select strategic projects.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree
• Valid Class 3/3A driving license
• An accessible vehicle can be used for field work on a daily basis; this can be an self owned, family or a leased vehicle.
• Minimum of 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 pharmaceutical sales experience
• Excellent operational skills and ability to think strategically
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player, organised, results-oriented and independent
• Broad understanding of the commercial, operational, and strategic aspects of the pharmaceutical business
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Specialty care, Rare diseases, and Oncology
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capability
• Brand management experience in the pharma industry
• Experience in utilizing latest digital tools & trends to improve customer reach & engagement

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of employment visa/work permit in Singapore.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s 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. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what\xe2\x80\x99s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can\xe2\x80\x99t 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 it\xe2\x80\x99s yours.

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.

Date Posted 18-Sep-2023

Closing Date 16-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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