Commercial Associate
Do you thrive on a diverse workload and the opportunity to work with many different teams? Do you want to apply your expertise and develop new skills? Then AstraZeneca is the place for you!
About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Bio-Pharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
Join a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve.
What you’ll do
We are currently looking for a Commercial Associate to be the interface between AstraZeneca and wholesalers, state health departments and private health groups. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure our medicines are available across Australia and New Zealand. You will manage product updates with wholesalers and partners, including launches, discontinuations, stock, sales and pricing. You will also manage hospital tenders and contracts, looking at ways to drive value for our portfolio.
Key Accountabilities:
Liaise with various teams, including Marketing, Finance, Global Supply, Pricing and Regulatory to coordinate activities regarding product launches, pricing, discontinuations and other changes with wholesalers and State/Private Hospital Procurement groups.
Monitor sales and stock levels internally and at wholesaler warehouses, responding to variances and anomalies to maintain sufficient supply around Australia and New Zealand.
Coordinate tender submissions and ongoing contract administration for State/Private Hospital groups. Collaborate with Legal on contract negotiations.
Manage relationships with Wholesalers and Hospital Procurement functions, attending customer-supplier meetings and producing periodic sales/KPI reports.
Coordinate analysis and submission of Price Disclosure information to the pricing authorities (PBAC).
Generate regular and ad-hoc sales and stock reports using tools such as SAP, Excel and Power BI for stakeholders around the business.
Liaise with the regional Finance team on customer account maintenance, pricing administration and billing reconciliation.
Independently manage and direct own workflow in line with business priorities.
Manage strategic projects under general guidance, ensuring delivery of project outputs as per plan, reviewing and refining plans as necessary.
Essential for the role
Experience working in a similar role, supporting multiple stakeholders both internally and externally
Knowledge in relation to pricing, tender process activities in the pharmaceutical/medical devices industry
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
Project management skills
Desire and proactive approach to learning
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills and a team player
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
Advanced use of Excel
Desirable for the role
Experience with SAP would be 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 unleash 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 always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.
So what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
Are you ready to bring new ideas 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 please reach out to Danielle Jones.
Where can I find out more?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
Visit our websites https://www.astrazeneca.com/ and https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/
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.
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