AstraZeneca is a leading global biopharmaceutical company. We believe the best way we can help patients is to focus on breakthrough science to uncover disease mechanisms and develop novel, targeted therapies that interact with them. This is at the heart of our purpose as a company: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

At AstraZeneca Malaysia, we seek to be the fastest growing pharmaceutical company in Malaysia in the therapeutic areas of cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology and respiratory. Through this ambition, we are confident that we can transform the lives of Malaysian patients by ensuring that they have access to life-changing medicines. Working here means being a member of our family in making a difference in delivering better health for Malaysian patients.

As a Channel Marketer, you will be responsible in planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies and sales objectives in the channels of Private and Government Hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development and creation of the promotional plan and programmes and ensure their consistency with the brand strategy
• Develop and own the promotion and communication budget and project timelines
• Collaborate with the marketing team to make a convincing case for appropriate budget and expectations for marketing opportunities
• Maintain awareness of competitive activities in consumer marketing
• Manage overall relationships with advertising agencies and other vendors
• Responsible for the implementation of promotional and communication strategies, plans and programmes in support of brand strategies and objectives

Essential Requirements

• Your education background is in science or marketing preferably with an MBA from a top university
• You have experience in channel marketing, advertising agency or pharmaceutical sales and marketing
• You are proficient in English with strong communication skills
• You adapt quickly and flexible in a dynamic learning environment

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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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.