Franchise Lead – Vaccines and Immune Therapy

Introduction to role:
As the Franchise Lead for Vaccines and Immune Therapy (V&IT), you will oversee a dynamic team responsible for sales, marketing, and key account management within the V&IT franchise. This pivotal role involves driving sales targets, managing costs, and fostering team development. You will lead the marketing and sales strategy, execute it effectively, develop partnership projects, and collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure vaccine supply and facilitate access.

Accountabilities:

Sales and Marketing Management:
- Lead the sales team to consistently meet or exceed sales targets and achieve key performance indicators.
- Provide guidance and coaching to the brand manager in developing, implementing, and evaluating brand strategies.
- Ensure efficient allocation of resources and effective cost management.
- Spearhead the launch excellence for the new V&IT pipeline by collaborating cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure comprehensive communication on disease and vaccine awareness.

Team Management:
- Coach and drive the team's performance while effectively managing their ongoing development.
- Inspire, motivate, and communicate effectively to ensure alignment and unity within the team.
- Facilitate discussions on individual development plans, skills enhancement, and career advancement opportunities.

Key Account Management:
- Provide coaching to key account managers on their working plans, the development of partnership programs, and ensure the delivery of results as planned.

Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to all regulations governing interactions with healthcare professionals, public communications, and other relevant areas.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or science with a master’s degree in MBA.
- More than 10 years of sales or marketing experience in Pharmaceutical or Ethical channel.
- Strong leadership with interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate creativity, initiative, and a winning attitude.
- Understanding of vaccination journey and practice patterns.
- Previous experiences in vaccines or new product launches or digital/social media marketing is a plus.

At AstraZeneca, we are on a mission to bring life-saving medicines to patients worldwide. Our work is driven by a commitment to decrease global mortality rates through innovative solutions that impact every step of the patient journey. We foster an environment where top talent thrives on energy and pace, pushing boundaries to think big and act fast. Our inclusive team draws on diverse backgrounds to create impactful solutions, making a real difference in patients' lives.

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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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.