About AstraZeneca

Here you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.

With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is bright. Be proud to be part of a place that has achieved so much, yet is still moving forward. There’s no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society

AstraZeneca in Canada

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, we’ve been recognized as one of Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 7 straight years. Our collaborative work environment cultivates knowledge-sharing, decision-making, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our employees have the opportunity to work across teams, functions, and even the globe. With a commitment to sustainability, we’re working towards making our head office and internal and external meetings green.

Business area

Taking a forward-looking approach we look at the world through a different lens. We go above and beyond to find solutions that impact patients – harnessing science with technology and connecting the entire healthcare ecosystem. It’s our patients that come first, every decision we make and action we take is centered around how we can better serve them. It’s why we are shaping patient care for the future, working along the whole experience to give hope to billions of lives across the world.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director Infectious Disease, the Marketing Manager – RSV & Influenza – will support the integration of Synagis into the AstraZeneca Canada Infectious Disease portfolio and ensure that high-risk infants are protected from the devastating threat of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

The successful candidate for this role will provide strong leadership, influence and collaboration with cross-functional partners to develop customer solutions and optimize business results.

• Support the growth of our infectious disease portfolio by leading and executing customer marketing activities for Synagis & Flumist

• Develop a deep understanding of the patient, customer and influencer dynamics that impact the patient journey, including underlying belief and attitudes that drive relevant customer behaviors and decision making

• Establish & maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders to identify emerging needs to support a patient centric approach that will differentiate the AZ infectious disease portfolio

• Develop and deliver brand presentations to the field teams, local and global brand teams, and executive team to ensure clear understanding of opportunities, strategies & tactics

• Support digital reach by innovatively and successfully evolving existing digital strategy, capabilities & channels for branded & unbranded disease awareness campaigns

• Support training and development to build enhanced capabilities for cross-functional partners & field teams

• Successfully influence brand performance and profitability by supporting management of commercial brand budgets

Essential for the role

• University degree or equivalent in science and/or business

• Have a minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated results in roles such as sales, marketing, and/or market access

• Previous vaccines related experience is a strong asset

• Ability to lead through ambiguity and a high level of learning agility

• A critical and innovative thinker aligned to brand strategic direction with a strong patient centric approach

• Positively impact and influence others and quickly establish credibility with multiple functions including sales

• Have strong communication skills: writing and presentation and you are people focused in discussions

About AstraZeneca

Here you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients’ lives. With science at its heart, this is the place where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicines – for the world’s most complex diseases. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and shaping the patient ecosystem.

With our ground-breaking pipeline, the outlook is bright. Be proud to be part of a place that has achieved so much, yet is still moving forward. There’s no better time to join our global, growing enterprise as we lead the way for healthcare and society.

Why AstraZeneca?

This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both rewarding and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.

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

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 7 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/

• Browse AstraZeneca's YouTube channel to find out more about us:https://www.youtube.com/user/astrazeneca

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

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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.