Marketing Project Specialist

Job duties

• Implements marketing and advertising based on strategy developed by head of marketing; updating conference calendar and supporting BUD and marketing head
• Tracks product line sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, expense and business data based on defined expectations by supervisor
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing sales data
• Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Supports sales staff
• Relaying customer services request
• Plans meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; coordinating mailing lists based on the defined and implemented plans
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading trade publications
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Planning and financial management

• Works in cooperation with marketing manager and marketing planning department if necessary to ensure that marketing plans and activities are delivered timely and with high quality
• Makes the most efficient use of the time, budget, planning the marketing activities in a manner to provide the maximum benefit to ensure that the defined impact is made
• Excellence in data management to secure all financial as well as compliance rules
• Monitors budgets by comparing and analyzing actual budget spends

Integration of cross functions

• Establishing a bilateral communication with the sales team to ensure that the strategic and operational plans are appropriately implemented
• To assume the responsibility for the support of the Brand Team

Customer Relations

• Maintain great communication relations with relations with internal and external customers
• Visiting/ supporting customers when expected
• Support sales team daily and ensure that potential problems are solved; be proactive
• Compliance with AZ principles and procedures
• Ensure all activities and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the high standards of ethics and integrity required by the Code of Conduct, supporting Policies and Standards and Company Values to protect and enhance long term performance and reputation

Personal development

• Develop functional capability in the role
• Communicate, develop and role model AZ culture and AZ Values & Behaviors
• Develop individual accountability
• Identify areas for self-development and discuss developmental needs with line manager using the 70-20-10 principle (experiential learning, coaching/networking/relationship-based learning and class room training)
• Attend & actively participate in learning programs, training, projects and meetings where needed)

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Customer-oriented personality with strong planning and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker and attentive to details
• Good at teamwork
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office applications
• Strategic thinker
• Experience managing complex projects

Desirable

• Understanding of Healthcare environment
• Experience in Insight/Market Research would be a plus
• Master degree e.g. in Marketing, Management or relevant
• 1-2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical company, preferably in sales or marketing area

Date Posted

Closing Date

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.