Key Account Executive

AstraZeneca is a leading global biopharmaceutical company. We believe the best way we can help patients is to focus on breakthrough science to uncover disease mechanisms and develop novel, targeted therapies that interact with them. This is at the heart of our purpose as a company: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

At AstraZeneca Malaysia, we aim to be the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in Malaysia in the therapeutic areas of cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology and respiratory. Through this ambition, we are confident that we can transform the lives of Malaysian patients by ensuring that they have access to life-changing medicines. Working here means being a member of our family in making a difference in delivering better health for Malaysian patients.

In the role of the Pharmacy Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for key accounts sales and partnership deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct liaison person with Retail Key Accounts for on purchasing and communication perspective (working together with FF to achieve sales goals).
• Responsible to deliver Retail Key Accounts business and sales goals.  
• Direct liaison with Retail Key Accounts’ Stakeholders to understand and provide insights on their business priorities and plans. Use insights to build partnership initiatives.
• Build partnership initiatives (include early screening) with Retail Key Accounts (example Big, Caring, Alpro) to drive growth & penetration.
• Develop partnership tactical plan and KPIs in collaboration and agreement with Retail Channel Marketing and other cross functional teams for resource allocation.  
• Ensure a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance is embedded in all business practices alongside full accountability for effective oversight and open upward reporting of compliance status in partnership with Global Compliance

Essential Requirements

• Your education background is in science or marketing preferably with an MBA from a top university.
• You have experience in pharmaceutical retail key account management, sales and or marketing.  
• You have strong business acumen, negotiation skills and ability to work with people at all levels.  
• You are proficient in English and or Mandarin with strong communication skills.
• You adapt quickly and flexible in a dynamic learning environment.
• You can travel around Malaysia.

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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.