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.

Oncology at AstraZeneca

Be part of fulfilling our ambition to be world leaders in Oncology. We are already the fastest growing team within AstraZeneca and across the industry, and there are countless new indications and targets in our groundbreaking pipeline. We deliver this value through launch excellence, commercial effectiveness, and improving the lifecycle. By using our commercialized portfolio we are confident we can change the practice of medicine and redefine cancer treatment.

Our Position

Reporting to the Oncology Sales Manager \xe2\x80\x93 GI, you are responsible for developing strategic relationships with key influencers, based on a deep scientific understanding of issues, to create opportunities and improve access to medicines for patients.

Are you entrepreneurial in nature, with a passion for customer engagement and putting patients first? Are you resilient and play to win; doing the right thing and acting with integrity, even in difficult situations? Do you want to join a culture that is science and patient-focused, agile and hard-working, focused on building opportunities to improve patient care?

Responsibilities include:

Build effective account strategies and plans in order to drive sales performance to go above and beyond while you creatively work within assigned budgets

Effectively communicate the scientific and clinical benefits of our products to top research and clinical practitioners using a multifaceted approach including Face to Face and Virtual/Digital Channels

Create deep key account and key influencer relationships by analyzing problems, considering options and identifying innovative solutions by being tenacious and drawing upon all available resources

Build and arrange effective speaker programs with physician advocates and KOLs working with the broader Sales, Brand and Scientific team

Work aligned to all external regulations and internal policies and training requirements

Work collaboratively to share improved practices and create opportunities for learning and shared platforms

Collect and report Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures

Qualifications:

University degree in science and/or business

Oncology sales experience with sound knowledge of institutional account management

Able to positively impact and influence others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships

Experience engaging key influencers in complex clinical environments, you have built the strategy to improve treatment and implemented the strategy using your planning and influencing skills

Experience using multiple communication channels (virtual, Omni and face to face) to engage key influencers

Well-organized with strong communication and business skills

A phenomenal teammate, able to work within a diverse, cross functional team, you improve team cohesiveness and agility.

a valid driver\'s license (a valid driver abstract requested at time of acceptance)

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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 03-Apr-2023

Closing Date 20-Apr-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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