Franchise Head – Vaccines & Immunology

About AstraZeneca and AstraZeneca Vietnam

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca.com and follow the Company on Twitter @AstraZeneca.

AstraZeneca Vietnam

As a Foreign Invested Enterprise with over 550 members, AstraZeneca is investing into Vietnam 310 million USD from 2020 to 2030 with a focus on reducing the burdens of non-communicable diseases, developing local talent, and uplifting the domestic biopharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Over the last three decades accompanying Vietnam’s sustainable development, AstraZeneca has run several impactful programmes in collaboration with the Government, Ministry of Health and healthcare partners to promote disease awareness, prevention and early detection. In recent years, AstraZeneca Vietnam has received several certificates of merit from the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, for excellent contributions to Vietnam’s vaccine diplomacy, fight against COVID-19 and advancement of cancer treatment and disease awareness. The company has also been recognized among Vietnam’s Top 100 Best Places to Work (2018 – 2022) with various other industry awards from BritCham, EuroCham, and government agencies.

What you’ll do

Typical Accountabilities

• Lead the Vaccines Franchise with strong commercial and strategic leadership to achieve portfolio P&L goals and sustainable growth.
• Develop and execute portfolio strategy based on scientific insight, market intelligence, and public health needs to expand brand market share.
• Ensure optimal product positioning by engaging with key external stakeholders, including MoH, Who, Unicef, VNVC, HCPs, government agencies, to achieve patient and business objectives.
• Drive launch excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams on pre-launch and launch readiness for vaccines and related products.
• Champion patient-centric innovation across commercialization and marketing programs, ensuring relevance and impact.
• Oversee sales force deployment aligned with strategic priorities and commercial targets.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Medical, Government Affairs, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Communications to deliver integrated business outcomes.
• Support diagnostic landscape development to enable early patient identification and improve treatment journeys.
• Manage inventory effectively in line with policy and business plans.
• Ensure ethical business conduct and full compliance to protect organizational reputation.
• Lead multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with agility and focus.
• Develop talent and build leadership capabilities, coaching and mentoring team members through performance and career development.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, or Life Sciences is required; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of Sales and Marketing leadership experience, with a strong track record in launching and growing pharmaceutical products.
• Deep expertise in Vaccines with a solid understanding of immunology and public health dynamics.
• Proven success in cross-functional collaboration, including Medical, Regulatory, Government Affairs, and Supply Chain.
• Strong ability to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders, including MoH, Who, Unicef, VNVC, HCPs, government bodies, and payers.
• Experience in media relations and crisis management is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with flexibility and resilience to navigate complexity and high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, budget management, presentation, and negotiation skills with flucency in English and Vietnamese
• Strong business and financial acumen, with strategic thinking and operational excellence.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, committed to delivering AZ’s strategic priorities and developing talent.
• Experience with digital and data driven marketing is an advantage.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel 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 is always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

What will you get?

We provide driven packages and benefits for proficient and qualified candidates; a winning dream team and colleagues who share ONE values, ideas, and goals.

So, what’s next?

If you are already inspiring yourself to join our dream team, we can’t wait to hear from you.

If you are ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table, Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

If you’re curious to know more then please take initiative to recruitment.Vietnam@astrazeneca.com. We encourage your application.

Where can I find out more?

Visit our website www.astrazeneca.vn

Follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/astrazeneca/

Contact us via recruitment.Vietnam@astrazeneca.com

Date Posted

27-Oct-2025

Closing Date

26-Nov-2025

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.