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 Franchise Head – Lung Cancer/Immuno-Oncology, the Senior Marketing Manager (SMM) – Immuno-Oncology (IO) will be a key leader solidifying Imfinzi as the standard of care in Stage III non-small cell lung cancer patients (NSCLC) as well as launching into new indications within early stage and metastatic lung cancer as well as additional tumour sites such as Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) among others.

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:

• Lead the growth trajectory of Imfinzi to becoming the standard of care for Stage III unresectable NSCLC patients with a no patient left behind philosophy.

• Lead the Canadian launch of Imfinzi for patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer and prepare the launch plan for HCC.

• Build the IO Strategy and Imfinzi positioning across multiple tumour sites and customer groups.

• You are the face of the brand to the Lung/IO Sales Team and will co-lead the cross-functional One Lung Leadership Team (in collaboration with the Tagrisso Senior Marketing Manager). This includes accountability for the teams's objective to improve the strategic direction for the brand potential through cross-functional development and execution of the Strategy, Positioning, Strategic and Operational plans across all indications and tumour sites.

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

This role has 1 direct report, Marketing Manager (MM) – Imfinzi with an additional new MM hire expected in the next 6-12 months.

You are joining a team of individuals that is interested in building a culture that is science and patient-focused, agile and high-performing. Your role within this Oncology team will be to work collaboratively with the other Oncology SMMs and MMs to improve practices and seek opportunities for learning and shared platforms.

Qualifications

• University degree in science and/or business

• Oncology or specialty care experience is preferred

• Product management experience is necessary with previous Launch experience preferred

• Proven experience in working collaboratively with Medical and Access functions

• People management is a definite asset

• Strong critical thinking and planning skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Well-developed impact & influence and coaching skills

• High self-awareness

• Strong team contributor, building positive relationships and fostering a goal focused, supportive approach to work

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.