Associate Director, Customer Relationship Management

TheCustomer RelationshipManagement(CRM)Associate Directorsupports theCVRMfunctions andis part of theCustomer Engagement Strategy and Innovation Teamin Strategic Field Operations(SFO). Thisrole is a key player ontheteamessential for supportingcurrent VEEVAtechnologysolutions acrossIBEX,SalesandMarketing.  You will be working across multiple functions (IBEX,IT, Sales,Brands,Compliance) to balance the immediate demands with future capabilities needed to deliver the US Business strategy. You willplay a significant role in shaping and deployingongoing evolutionsinAZ’sCRM capability, especially with respect to enhancements in our omnichannelcapabilities. In exchange for afast-pacedenvironment, this role offers significant opportunities for leadership exposure and professional development. You will be based in Wilmington, DE and report to the Senior Director, Customer Excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Strategicbrand alignment:Possessa deep understanding of brand strategy, performance drivers, and unmet needs to co-create high impact initiatives for customer facing teams.

• End to end orchestration: Coordinate across all IBEX stakeholders to deliver integrated, end to end solutions that align with brandobjectivesand field execution.

• Innovation: Partner closely with IT to maximizeadoptionand effectiveness of AstraZeneca technology solutions acrosscustomer facingroles.

• Testing, deployment, and change governance: Plan, execute, and govern testing and deployment activities for new and enhancedCRMcapabilities, ensuring readiness and minimal disruption.

• Process optimization: Continuouslyidentifyand prioritize opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across workflows and systems.

• Outcome orientation: Focus on business outcomes and customer facing productivity to demonstrate impact beyond deployment.

• US market representation and scalability: Represent US market needs in “CRM of the Future” initiatives and share best practices with global teams to shape scalable, market relevant solutions.

Required skills:

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in a relevant subject area.

• 5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience.

• Experience with Veeva,Salesforceorother CRMplatforms.

• Ability to influence others without authority.

• Previousexperience in a cross-functional, collaborative, problem-solving team environment.

Preferred:

• Pharmaceutical Sales Experience.

• Experience with development and support of CRM or other technology capabilities.

• Thought leader on current capability building best practices.

• Knowledge ofsampling as well as digital marketing and engagement capabilities.  

• Provencapability ininfluencing a diverse network of senior leaders and stakeholders.

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.

So, what’s next? 

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!