Franchise Lead, Oncology

Franchise Lead, Oncology

Do you have expertise in, and passion for, leading a commercial team in an Oncology franchise/portfolio? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the lives of patients in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.  We are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear – shaping the future by spotting a scientifically-led commercial opportunity and acting now to operationalise and scale it.

Our Singapore Marketing Company (SGMC) is responsible for the marketing of our medicines in Singapore. Here you’ll also find colleagues from AstraZeneca’s corporate functions and our Asia and International regions’ sales and marketing teams. As a member of the Singapore Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (SAPI), all of our sales, marketing and communications activities are subject to the SAPI Code of Conduct.

BUSINESS AREA – Singapore Marketing Company, Oncology Business Unit

Pioneers in Oncology, we’ve pivoted AstraZeneca in our markets to accelerate in this specialty field. And we’re not stopping there – backed by the business we’re ready to continue our growth and take Oncology to the next level. It’s down to us to ensure our unique solutions reach patients that they can’t find elsewhere. It pushes us harder to innovate and launch to market quicker.

Join a high-performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces. It’s our drive and ambition that truly sets us apart. Powered with diverse knowledge and a growth mindset of lifelong learning. Our rich pipeline means big potential: to explore diverse areas, seize opportunities and achieve more than you ever thought possible.

What you'll do

You'll be responsible for leading sales and marketing for a franchise/portfolio within the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) for Singapore to drive optimal outcomes for patients who can benefit from our innovative medicines and to establish AZ as a global leader in the therapy area. You will drive this through competitive performance, astute financial P&L management, cohesive global and local cross-functional working, while reinforcing the AZ values and behaviours.  You'll ensure commercial activities within the market are compliant and aligned with global strategies. 

• Sets the vision and defines the franchise/portfolio strategy in alignment with the OBU.
• Collaborate with other franchise lead(s) to drive performance outcomes and maximise potential of the OBU portfolios.
• Leads and develops the sales and marketing teams including but not limited to business performance, talent management and career development.
• Leads new product development and commercialization of new innovative molecules  
• Leads innovation, expansion and partnerships in the broad healthcare ecosystem in which the OBU operates which address unmet patient and customer needs.
• Coordinates cross-functional therapy area and brand-level operational plans. Leads activities across brands, including the definition, design, execution and measurement of all marketing strategies and tactics to deliver on the brands’ objectives.
• Develop market access strategies that are appropriate to the brand life cycle and that maximize patient access to AZ medicines, e.g. listing in Cancer Drug List (CDL), Medication Assistance Fund (MAF)
• Responsible for sales execution within the franchise/portfolio
• Responsible for budgetary compliance
• Accountable for compliance of franchise team

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years of sales management/marketing experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead medium-large teams
• Comprehensive understanding of the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and healthcare environment within the market
• Experience in successful product launches with hands on exposure to early patient access, affordability and market shaping initiatives
• Experience leading cross-function collaboration, especially with Medical Affairs, Market Access
• Consistently drive results that outperform the market by driving strategic, financial and people performance
• Led critical changes on business new model, organization new structure, company culture etc.

Desirable Requirements:

• Master's degree
• Experience in marketing Oncology products

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s 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’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t 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’s yours.

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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.