Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation \xe2\x80\x93 ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we\xe2\x80\x99re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

The position

Reporting directly to the Canadian Country President, Franchise Head \xe2\x80\x93 Vaccine and Immune Therapies will lead the commercialization and launch of AstraZeneca\xe2\x80\x99s infectious disease medicines portfolio

The Franchise Head will build and lead the commercial (sales & marketing) strategy, including the pre-launch and launch activities, people leadership, sales performance, and profitability, ensuring the business objectives are achieved.

Accountabilities Summary

Member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and the Executive Team (ET) for Canada

Accountable for the delivery of annual P&L and contribution budget, and sales targets

Responsible for building and implementing sales & marketing strategies

Drive enterprise leadership of brand/disease plans across Commercial, Medical, Market Access, Pricing, Government Affairs

Ensure compliance of all AZ governance framework and policies including collecting and reporting adverse events

Marketing Strategy & Operations

Establishes and leads marketing strategy for all brands within the business unit, in conjunction with the global strategy and in line with budget

Experience launching medicines in specialty care

A \xe2\x80\x98challenge the status quo\xe2\x80\x99 and innovative mindset

Leads the marketing and sales teams to develop innovative, effective, and efficient promotional & educational programs

Leads the development and implementation of advisory boards and consultant meetings

Seeks opportunities to drive digital initiatives to improve reach of brand

Sales Strategy & Operations

Builds a high achieving sales team for current and future business

Manages the implementation of tactical leadership decisions to achieve it sales objectives

Assesses sales performance and market trends to adapt and improve resource allocation on an ongoing basis aligned with budget, market changes, local requirements, new product launches, etc.

Creates a culture of collaborative working to deliver a key account-based working model to customers

People

Builds, leads, and coaches teams in to ensure delivery against business objectives

Attracts, recruits, retains, and develops individuals to achieve their potential and deliver objectives

Coaches and mentors senior leaders and identifies professional development opportunities, together with succession planning for the overall team

Ensures a practice of ethics, integrity, inclusion and compliance is embedded in all business activities

Essential for the role

University degree in Science or Business

Seasoned pharmaceutical/biotechnology executive with demonstrated experience and proven leader with sophisticated general management, strategic marketing, and sales management skills with a solid track record of meeting the strategic direction

Proven track record in delivering vaccines to the Canadian marketplace with strong Commercial, Government and Market Access experience

Demonstrates strategic and tactical abilities in developing and successfully implementing a comprehensive commercial plan

Exceptional cross-functional leadership skills and partnership, aligning disease strategies with all cross functional teams (Medical, Access, Government affairs, Patient Engagement and IBEX)

Excellent at developing individuals and teams, sets an ambitious and clear vision and builds organizational commitment

Enterprise wide

Proven P&L Management experience

Role models AstraZeneca values and behaviours

Bilingual (English/French) preferred

Why AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we\'re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Our employees are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite their entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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AstraZeneca is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees, our customers and the healthcare systems in the communities in which we serve. In an effort to protect the wellbeing of our employees and customers, full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of all positions at AstraZeneca. As such, all offers of employment will be conditional upon either (i) proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or (ii) proof of need for accommodation under relevant human rights legislation, and AstraZeneca\xe2\x80\x99s determination that the requested accommodation can be provided without undue hardship. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination or proof of need for accommodation during our background screening process.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .

Date Posted 29-May-2023

Closing Date 09-Jun-2023

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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