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Therapeutic Area Manager Rare Diseases

Location Estonia Job ID R-225452 Date posted 28/04/2025

Introduction to role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of rare diseases? As a Therapeutic Area Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing brand strategies within your assigned brands inRare Disease Business Unit. Your role will involve coordinating market activities across countries, mapping patient journeys, and addressing gaps to enhance patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic objectives that truly make a difference.

Accountabilities:

Brand management

  • Participate in the yearly brand planning business process for the country.

  • Ensure and manage the preparation and local signoffs of all marketing materials, including PROMOMATS uploads.

  • Develop localized campaigns and detail aids as required.

  • Manage local production, PR, and other agencies providing relevant services.

  • Generate market insights with the Local Implementation team.

  • Create and localize promotional/educational content as needed.

  • Plan segmentation and targeting.

  • Manage relationships with local KEEs in collaboration with Medical.

Business management

  • Analyze development and trends in the country.

  • Stay updated on the health political environment's development.

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate plans for accounts in collaboration with the cross-functional team.

Responsible for key customers in the country

  • Visit key customers, dedicating 30% of FTE to customer interactions to drive portfolio uptake and achieve strategic objectives.

  • Ensure tasks meet quality standards and comply with legal requirements and internal standards.

  • Be accountable for the team's competence level and compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.

Essential Skills/Experience

  • Demonstrated Pharma marketing and sales experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine or equivalent 

  • Good knowledge in market ethical rules

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience with budgeting and global strategy implementation

  • Ability to communicate and transfer advance scientific data

  • Ease in networking and working in cross functional set up 

  • Ability to communicate with high-end stakeholders

  • Excellent knowledge of the English language

  • Negotiation skills

Desirable Skills/Experience

  • Experience from a multicultural business environment

  • MBA or equivalent

  • Leadership experience

At AstraZeneca, we are on a mission to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. Our commitment to decreasing global mortality rates is unwavering, as we shape the future by identifying scientifically led opportunities. We thrive on energy and pace, constantly pushing boundaries to create innovative solutions that improve patient experiences and outcomes. Our inclusive team draws on diverse backgrounds to develop impactful solutions, making a meaningful difference in patients' lives. 

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply now to be part of our transformative journey!

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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