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.

As the Marketing Therapy Area (TA) Lead, you drive the overall strategy and delivery of the marketing initiatives for the brands in your Therapy Area (TA).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing team to craft, implement and evaluate marketing activities and promotional collaterals in the TA

• Review marketing programmes and tactical decisions and implement programme changes to achieve the business objectives

• Utilise analysis of market data and identify key segment drivers, growth opportunities and business threats

• Collaborate with the cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure full communication and success of marketing plans

• Hire, develop and retain top talents through guidance and mentorship and in championing people development activities

• Ensure adherence to processes and regulations in execution plans

• Ensure a culture of ethics, integrity, and compliance is embedded in all business practices alongside full accountability for effective oversight and open upward reporting of compliance status in partnership with Global Compliance

Requirements

• Your education background is in science and/or marketing and commerce, preferably with an MBA from a top university

• You have broad understanding of the commercial, operational and strategic aspects of the pharmaceutical business

• You have experience in leading a team with strong interpersonal and communication skills

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.