About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

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 champions 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 a positive impact where society needs it - health. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected, each impacting the others.

Our position

Reporting to the Director, Respiratory Biologics Alliance, the Senior Marketing Manager (SMM) – will be a key leader in building a world-class launch plan for a new biologic treatment for Canadian patients diagnosed with Severe Asthma. Based on an extensive understanding of the market, the incumbent will take a leadership role in defining the vision and strategic/ tactical plans in partnership with senior leaders.

The successful candidate for this role will be an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for customer engagement and putting patients first.  You play to win but do the right thing and act with integrity, even when it is difficult. 

Your role in helping us achieve our leadership ambition will be to:

• Lead the cross-functional team to build a strategic plan to ensure launch excellence; post-launch you will continue to have accountability to maximize the forward-thinking potential of the brand through cross-functional development and execution of the Brand Strategy, Positioning, Segmentation and Operational Plans

• Working within our AZ/Amgen Alliance structure to further foster collaboration and drive the success of our franchise.

• Be a digital leader empowering the brand team to improve omni and channel marketing, using the latest innovations to build the best customer experience with your patient-centric approach

• Work collaboratively with the Patient Value, Access and Policy Team to navigate the HTA process to successfully secure payer reimbursement

• Partner with the Patient Centre of Excellence Team to design a patient support program that provides outstanding patient care

• Build a best in class commercial organization to become a respected leader in pharmaceutical industry and the respiratory therapeutic area while cultivating an inclusive high-performance environment that values and leverages diversity

• Collect and report Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures

Qualifications

• University degree in science and/or business

• Specialty care Marketing experience is preferred, respiratory therapeutic area expertise an asset

• Launch experience in a biologics market preferred

• Business Acumen: strong strategic thinking and planning skills with ability to implement plans with excellence

• Embraces an agile mindset to develop necessary processes to ensure consistent deliverables. Knows how to organize people and activities effectively to achieve impactful outcomes

• Experience building and executing digital strategies including omnichannel

• Experienced collaborator with inclusive leadership style and proven ability to work successfully within a diverse team

• Proven strong influencing skills and communication skills

• Financial acumen: capable of driving and managing budget responsibilities and inputting on forecast assumptions

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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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.