Product Manager – GI Oncology

Area:gastrointestinal (GI) cancers

Position Purpose:

The Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing the Brand Strategic Plan (BSP) to drive market share growth and achieve promotion targets for the allocated product/therapeutic area.

Key Responsibilities:

· Planning:

o develop BSP and strategies based on the analysis and research of market data, align with the product strategies/positioning.

o execute the BSP in a correct direction through timely cross-functional collaboration and customer communication

· Marketing & Product Management:

o Establish relationship with KEEs, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and relevant policy makers

o Plan, allocate and implement BSP for all responsible products – current and new products

o Conduct market research to understand the market, competitors, and brand positioning

o Contribute to field force training on product, product positioning and key messages

o Attend regular sales meetings and joint calls

o Keep cross-functional communication and collaboration, including Medical, Market Access & Government Affairs, Commercial Excellence and other departments.

· Financial Management:

o Forecast, plan, allocate and manage budget to maximize resource allocation and ROI

o Patient-Focused Mindset & Others

o Understand disease pathology, how it impacts the patient and where AstraZeneca’s products best fit during the treatment process

o Identify patients ideally suited to AstraZeneca’s products through focused discussions on customers' patient lists with HCPs.

o Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of patients’ needs

o Improving the patient experience and long-term value creation.

o Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time as required by the business

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or related field

· 3-5 years of pharmaceutical experience, Oncology experience will be an advantage

· 1-2 years’ sales, marketing and/or promotions experience

· Experience managing complex projects

· Proficient in English, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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