ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

In our ever-evolving and complex markets, it takes entrepreneurial thinking to stay at the forefront. Fusing our diverse minds with local ownership we’re powered with everything we need to shape a new future for AstraZeneca, our markets and our patients.

United by our local sense of belonging, there’s never been a better time to a join a progressing team. Countless opportunities to learn from the best global talent, this is a place for those who want to be challenged and empowered to do the things they never thought possible.

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Join the fastest growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energised.

What you’ll do

As the International Head of Commercial Operations, you’ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. You will work with the International Leadership Team (ILT) to drive performance across the International region. 

You will also partner with the ILT and China senior management team (SMT) to develop and execute the ambition and strategy of China and Emerging Markets. Additional responsibilities include driving key regional projects (including ex-China innovation initiatives) and leading a team to deliver robust regional business plans and strategic insights. This role reports directly to the Executive Vice President (EVP), International and China Country President (CP).

Locations: Shanghai, China, Zug, Switzerland or AZ International office locations

Chief of Staff to EVP, International and CP China

• Drive performance acceleration discussions with the Commercial ILT
• Develop China and Emerging Markets strategy for annual Board strategy review
• Collaborate with Investor Relations to deliver China and Emerging Markets analyst and investor programmes
• Manage ILT meetings and key market visits
• Develop Regional scorecard and track updates

Lead regional business planning, insights and forecasting team

• Lead planning and modelling activities to complete annual business review cycles and performance acceleration meetings
• Utilise and generate insights to manage regional performance dashboards and launch trackers
• Conduct market research for major International markets to support development of strategic plans

Drive priority International cross-functional and cross-SET projects

• Partner with cross-functional teams such as Digital/IT, Medical and Commercial teams to deliver innovative, patient-centric ecosystem solutions outside of China

Essential for the role

• Strong performance mindset with proven track record of delivering results
• Deep market insights and healthcare experience within a big market
• Strategic thinking, judgement, and influencing skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Project management skills with the ability to lead, plan and drive the execution of business strategy and tactics
• Agility to lead, collaborate and communicate across geographical and cultural boundaries in multiple time zones

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

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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.