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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop account strategy and plans

• Identify opportunities and strategies to improve positioning of AZ's Oncology products at a local level.
• Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet targets and further improve positioning of AZ's Oncology products at a local level.

Create deep stakeholder relationships

• Engage Oncology HCPs in dialogue about approved indications, product efficacy / safety profiles and treatment protocols to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
• Establish and maintain ongoing, long term collaborative relationships
  with stakeholders.
• Share stakeholder insight and information within AZ to strengthen relevant activities, e.g., product development, marketing, sales efforts.

Build capability and knowledge in healthcare eco-system

• Build knowledge and understanding about AZ's overall Oncology value proposition, and product's labeled indications and efficacy data among all relevant stakeholders in the MDT and DMU.
• Utilise different communication approaches, techniques and channels to help build knowledge in the MDT and DMU, including.

• Conduct science-based discussions with the HCP as per the approved indications of AZ's products.
• Arrange multidisciplinary workshops for physicians and other
  healthcare professionals.
• Arrange and coordinate effective speaker programmes with physician advocates and KOLs.
• Actively support Oncology nurses on relevant trainings, e.g., chemotherapy, testing solutions.

Deliver on plans and achieve sales goals on budget

• Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts meet or exceed expectations while managing assigned budgets.
• Successfully promote the benefits of AZ's Oncology brands, using fair balance messages and the appropriate mix of promotional tools.
• Ensure AZ's products are optimally utilised in line with national/local guidelines and the product license.

Be compliant

• Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations.
• Comply with all external regulations and internal policies.
• Ensure compliance with the AZ Code of Ethics, Global External Interactions Policy and Standards, and Privacy Policy and Standards, especially when interacting with Patient Groups.

Skills and Experience:

• University Science graduate, ideally MBA from reputable institute.
• Proficient in oral and written communication (English).
• Must have 5+ years of sales experience with Pharma sector in Oncology domain.
• Should have been a high performer in sales, Cross functional engagement, strong business acumen.
• Organizational skills, good analytical skills / mind set, ability to manage complexity with a high degree of maturity.

Salary: Competitive ​

Job Location: Guwahati

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