Brand Manager Meta+

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? 

As our Brand Manager META+, you'll be at the forefront of defining tactical plans and implementing marketing activities to achieve business objectives. 

Reporting to Alexion’s Franchise Lead, you'll tailor disease and product strategies to optimally enter and grow a diverse portfolio of products at various lifecycle stages. With therapeutic areas ranging from Rare Tumors to Endocrinology, Bone, and Metabolic diseases, you'll contribute to designing disease strategies and strive for executional excellence in operationalizing initiatives. 

Are you prepared to lead the charge in transforming patient experiences?

Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership & Market Intelligence

• Co-lead therapeutic area market analysis and patient journey mapping with Franchise Lead

• Conduct comprehensive market research including competitive analysis, trends, and scenarios

• Identify strategic opportunities and business challenges

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Planning

• Partner with Field Force, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Value & Access teams

• Coordinate integrated pre-commercial and commercial activities aligned with disease strategy

• Collaborate with Global/Regional counterparts on strategy development and implementation

Financial Management & Performance

• Develop revenue KPI models and monitor investment performance using data-driven insights

• Manage therapeutic area budgets and resource allocation

• Ensure end-to-end project execution and prioritization

Commercial Execution & Field Support

• Drive innovative sales programs with National Sales Lead and Regional Account Managers

• Develop training materials and support field personnel engagement

• Create local marketing materials and manage promotional agencies

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Lead Opinion Leader and key stakeholder engagement programs

• Develop multichannel communication strategies aligned with brand objectives

• Coordinate cross-functional brand teams and track implementation outcomes

Compliance & Values

• Role model company values with focus on 360° compliance and ethical decision-making

• Ensure adherence to regulations while prioritizing patient needs

• Apply "right thing to do" approach in all business decisions (“should we do it?” rather than “may we do it?”)

Essential Skills/Experience

University degree in science or business/economics, or relevant combinations of academic degree and experience
 5+ year previous marketing experience in a pharmaceutical environment with proven autonomy and outcomes
Solid scientific background
Strong communication skills with fluency in Italian and English (a must-have), both written and spoken, adaptive to a variety of counterparts from Top Management to more operational colleagues to global/international teams Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate and drive complex projects through the matrix
Ease in cross functional context and ability to build team relationship and collaborate in a global environment at all levels of the organization
Proficiency in budgeting/budget management
Highly customer-focused and results-driven
Strategic thinking & business acumen
Growth Mindset e innovation-attentive
Domicile in Lombardy

Desirable Skills/ExperienceExperience in product launches (both pre-commercial readiness and post-launch acceleration)

• Experience in pediatrics and/or rare disease field represent an added value, as would be experience in the specific therapeutic areas of META+

• Experience in forecasting

• Track record of attention to continuous process improvement

• Ability and experience in aligning objectives and priorities across functions

• Digital proficiency and curiosity

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of 50% days per  month from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find an environment where innovation thrives, driven by a commitment to serve patients with rare diseases. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with the strength of a global biopharma creates a unique culture where ideas flourish. You'll be part of a team that deeply connects with patients, understanding their journeys to tackle the toughest challenges. With tailored development programs, you'll grow alongside exceptional leaders and peers, making an impact that truly counts.

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Apply now!

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? 

As our Brand Manager META+, you'll be at the forefront of defining tactical plans and implementing marketing activities to achieve business objectives. 

Reporting to Alexion’s Franchise Lead, you'll tailor disease and product strategies to optimally enter and grow a diverse portfolio of products at various lifecycle stages. With therapeutic areas ranging from Rare Tumors to Endocrinology, Bone, and Metabolic diseases, you'll contribute to designing disease strategies and strive for executional excellence in operationalizing initiatives. 

Are you prepared to lead the charge in transforming patient experiences?

Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership & Market Intelligence

• Co-lead therapeutic area market analysis and patient journey mapping with Franchise Lead

• Conduct comprehensive market research including competitive analysis, trends, and scenarios

• Identify strategic opportunities and business challenges

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Planning

• Partner with Field Force, Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Value & Access teams

• Coordinate integrated pre-commercial and commercial activities aligned with disease strategy

• Collaborate with Global/Regional counterparts on strategy development and implementation

Financial Management & Performance

• Develop revenue KPI models and monitor investment performance using data-driven insights

• Manage therapeutic area budgets and resource allocation

• Ensure end-to-end project execution and prioritization

Commercial Execution & Field Support

• Drive innovative sales programs with National Sales Lead and Regional Account Managers

• Develop training materials and support field personnel engagement

• Create local marketing materials and manage promotional agencies

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Lead Opinion Leader and key stakeholder engagement programs

• Develop multichannel communication strategies aligned with brand objectives

• Coordinate cross-functional brand teams and track implementation outcomes

Compliance & Values

• Role model company values with focus on 360° compliance and ethical decision-making

• Ensure adherence to regulations while prioritizing patient needs

• Apply "right thing to do" approach in all business decisions (“should we do it?” rather than “may we do it?”)

Essential Skills/Experience

University degree in science or business/economics, or relevant combinations of academic degree and experience
 5+ year previous marketing experience in a pharmaceutical environment with proven autonomy and outcomes
Solid scientific background
• Strong communication skills with fluency in Italian and English (a must-have), both written and spoken, adaptive to a variety of counterparts from Top Management to more operational colleagues to global/international teams
• Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate and drive complex projects through the matrix
• Ease in cross functional context and ability to build team relationship and collaborate in a global environment at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in budgeting/budget management
• Highly customer-focused and results-driven
• Strategic thinking & business acumen
• Growth Mindset e innovation-attentive
Domicile in Lombardy

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience in product launches (both pre-commercial readiness and post-launch acceleration)

• Experience in pediatrics and/or rare disease field represent an added value, as would be experience in the specific therapeutic areas of META+

• Experience in forecasting

• Track record of attention to continuous process improvement

• Ability and experience in aligning objectives and priorities across functions

• Digital proficiency and curiosity

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of 50% days per  month from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll find an environment where innovation thrives, driven by a commitment to serve patients with rare diseases. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with the strength of a global biopharma creates a unique culture where ideas flourish. You'll be part of a team that deeply connects with patients, understanding their journeys to tackle the toughest challenges. With tailored development programs, you'll grow alongside exceptional leaders and peers, making an impact that truly counts.

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Apply now!

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