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 Sales Manager, you will develop sales representatives’ ability to influence customers’ prescribing behaviours to deliver target sales and build AstraZeneca’s long-term business within the district. Responsible for the overall management of both material and human resources of the district in pursuit of this goal.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure optimal execution of plans of action, field tactics program and territory plans by district team
• Conduct SWOT analysis of market/competitors to identify district business opportunities
• Develop district Business Plan based on key objectives and allocate resources
• Maintain contact and relationship with key accounts/customers and update district customer database and target segmentation regularly
• Coach and develop teams including recruitment, performance management and training
• Manage life cycle of new product launches focusing on the pre-launch phase of the product
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in preparation for launch of new products

Requirements

• Your education background is in science, preferably with an MBA from a top university
• You have experience in sales and marketing of pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industries

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.