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 is 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.

Our Position

As we continue our digital transformation journey at Astrazeneca Canada, we are dedicated to redefining the healthcare practitioner and patient pharmaceutical experience. Our ambition is to modernize our customer go-to-market approach and set new standards for marketing excellence. To achieve this vision, we are in search of an innovative Senior Manager to join our team in supporting our oncology portfolio.

In the role of Senior Manager, Marketing Innovation & Digital Excellence, you will lead the development, facilitation, and execution of novel marketing strategies. Your focus will be on enhancing our digital presence and ensuring our organization maintains its leadership position in an ever-evolving industry landscape. Leading a team of exceptional marketing professionals, you will collaborate seamlessly with global and local cross-functional teams to foster growth and elevate our portfolio\'s digital impact and customer experience.

We are seeking an individual who is committed to delivering customer-centric experiences, demonstrating a track record of success and ownership, and possessing a visionary outlook. The Senior Manager will need to navigate complex decision-making processes, and thrive in a dynamic, data-driven, and experimentation-focused environment. The ideal candidate will bring a diverse blend of expertise spanning digital marketing, product management, brand relationship management, and an entrepreneurial spirit that\'s ready to dive in and deliver on timelines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of five, fostering their support for their cross functional marketing teams. Together, create best-in-class customer and patient experiences within the pharmaceutical industry, driving substantial business impact specifically for the oncology business unit.

Collaborate closely with the Director to actively shape and evolve the organization\'s digital strategy, ensuring it remains on the cutting edge of industry trends and innovations.

Lead the development and execution of marketing capability programs that cater to key collaborators throughout the organization. Forge impactful partnerships with the Global team to drive and pull through these initiatives.

Expertly lead and guide the team in strategically planning, building, and executing, omnichannel experiences and capabilities that drive customer engagement.

Primarily, your accountabilities will span across six core pillars: Innovation Leadership, Digital Transformation, Team Leadership and Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Omnichannel Excellence, and Marketing Capabilities Advancement.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (Master\'s preferred).

Demonstrated ability in marketing, with a focus on digital marketing and innovation.

Cross-industry experience preferred with knowledge of pharmaceutical industry a key asset.

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing strategies.

Ability to take ownership and lead large initiatives from idea to launch, including problem identification and prioritization, data gathering, problem solving, communicating recommendations, and building results within an agile delivery model.

Demonstrated track record in delivering end to end customer experiences and products in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to influence internal and external collaborators to align to new business models and initiatives.

Exhibit a bias towards data-driven decisions, hands-on action, and breaking down complex and ambiguous problems into steps.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Comfortable in communicating, presenting ideas, and driving consensus with senior leadership team.

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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 18-Sept-2023

Closing Date 01-Oct-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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