Franchise Lead COPD (R&I Swizerland)

Franchise Lead   

Location: Baar & Field based

Competitive Salary & Excellent Company Benefits 

Who are we looking for?
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, marketing and sales excellence? Would you like to apply your expertise and passion to transform the lives of patients with eosinophilic disorders, in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then this position might be the one for you! 

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. 

AstraZeneca’s Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) portfolio of existing and in-pipeline products encompasses therapies for Asthma, COPD and auto-immune diseases. We are seeking to strengthen the team with an eager and dedicated professional with experience in marketing and sales management.  

What you’ll do

• Reporting directly to Business Unit Director R&I, you will lead all marketing and sales activities (direct reports) as well as the cross-functional team for COPD across all current and future indications 

• You will lead the development of the annual brand strategic plan and, cross-functionally, implement and execute the operational plan. You are constantly informed about market conditions and incorporate them into your planning. 

• You will manage the performance of your own, dedicated field force team.  

• You collaborate with regulatory affairs, market access, medical and sales to ensure adequate implementation of the planned activities. Including (but not restricted to) promotional and non-promotional materials, omnichannel campaigns and educational events. 

• You will maintain contacts with opinion leaders and represent our company at scientific and promotional events. 

• You will be responsible for the annual budgeting (costs and sales) and will supervise these goals on an ongoing basis. 

Your Profile

• You have at least 7 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and experience in both marketing and sales management. Previous experience in biologics, respiratory and/or specifically severe asthma is a plus. 

• You are an innovative, goal-oriented personality with a high level of self-motivation.  

• Strong analytical skills. Problem solving & solution oriented, you can safely handle complex tasks 

• Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills. You know how to influence others and how to lead cross-functional partners at various seniority level 

• Strong team player but you are determined and can succeed working with high level of autonomy 

• You enjoy being close to the market and to your customers and facilitate a customer centric mindset in your team 

• Ideally you have experience in working at global level and have an understanding of the drug development lifecycle, commercial as well as market access aspects. 

• Languages: proficient in German and English is a requirement. French is a plus.

Date Posted

17-Feb-2026

Closing Date

09-Mar-2026

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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.