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 aim 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.

Job Description

As a Chief Marketing Officer, you oversee the marketing function and develop its marketing strategy and vision for the organisation in alignment with the corporate ambition. You are responsible to drive the growth of the business and build the brand strategy to increase visibility across all brand touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and define marketing and brand strategies to support the company’s overall strategies and objectives.
• Lead the team to design a comprehensive and compelling marketing plan with internal and external marketing insights and oversee its day-to-day implementation.
• Oversee the activities across brands, including the definition, design, and measurement of all marketing strategies and tactics to deliver on the brands’ objectives.
• Responsible for resource allocation and budgetary compliance of the team.
• Hire, develop and retain top talents by ensuring discipline in talent reviews and succession planning and in championing people development activities.
• Ensure a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance is embedded in all business practices alongside full accountability for effective oversight and transparent upward reporting of compliance status in partnership with Global Compliance.

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in science, commerce and/or marketing, preferably an MBA from top university.
• Demonstrable experience in developing efficient strategies and business plans for all marketing aspects.
• You have developed sound and inspirational leadership agility having led and managed cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.

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.