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Our purpose is bold and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and innovative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate entrepreneurial thinking and act with a sense of urgency. We are courageous, taking smart risks and learning from both success and failure. We are curious, creative, and open to new ideas and ways of working. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. Join us and be part of a great place to work; an environment that energizes and empowers each of us to achieve our goal.

Position Title: Associate Marketing Manager – Established Brands

Position Type: Contract (12 months), Full-Time

Location: Mississauga, Head Office

Career Level: C

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing, you will work with the Established Brands (EB) marketing and customer service representative team and cross-functional partners to support the business. In addition, you will ensure the effective implementation of brand or portfolio tactics and strategies and will assist in the development of comprehensive plans to positively impact the value of AstraZeneca’s Established Brands portfolio.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute customer marketing activities to promote Patient Choice and Established Brands products with key customers in collaboration with external partner vendor
• Support the National strategic and tactical planning processes for the EB portfolio to drive success over the short and longer-term
• Support transition for brands coming into EB portfolio
• Positively influence EB portfolio performance and profitability while controlling promotional expenses
• Build and enhance relationships, internal and external to AstraZeneca
• Work effectively and collaboratively with marketing and cross- functional team to ensure executional excellence
• Work with and manage suppliers to deliver excellence in Patient Choice marketing tools and digital campaign
• Manage promotional materials for the Customer Service Representative (CSR) team
• Manage and monitor weekly and monthly pharmacy reports from 3rd party vendors
• Create a tracker to monitor drug shortages that could impact the Established Brands portfolio
• Support supply issues management across EB portfolio, working collaboratively with cross-functional partners
• Track performance metrics (KPIs) for EB portfolio brands and tactics
• Work collaboratively with the brand and CSR team to move forward the commercial agenda
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget

Your qualifications include:

• University degree or equivalent in science and/or business
• Previous pharmaceutical experience in marketing, professional education/CHE or sales a definite asset
• Entrepreneurial spirit: naturally curious and self-starter; strong consideration for candidates with a demonstrated desire to develop and gain experience in a Marketing capacity
• Strong strategic analytical skills with desire to develop strategic thinking skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects/requests at the same time
• Excellent Microsoft office skills (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking/planning skills

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 6 years: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-astrazeneca-canada
• Best Workplace Culture Award at the 2018 Canadian HR Awards: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thriving-best-workplace-culture-gena-restivo/
• Learn more about our culture: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genarestivo_greatpeople-greatplacetowork-topemployers2020-activity-6608742174811049985-N-8G

Are you interested in working at AZ? Apply today!

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