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  • Country Director SSA

    Country Director SSA

    The SSA commercial team includes sales and marketing only but may have responsibility for other functions, such as regulatory, medical across Sub Saharan Africa markets namely Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

    What you’ll do?

    You will be part of the leadership team who will transform healthcare in Africa, and play a role in realizing our full potential in our Sub Saharan markets.  Our vision is to sustainably unlock the opportunities within our region, making it a reality through strong focus, expansion and transformation.  The role reports to the Country President, African Cluster and is on the Senior Leadership Team of the African Cluster.

    Typical accountabilities will include:

    Transformation and executional excellence of channel management (distribution, HCP prescription and retail).
    Develop a robust demand generation workforce across sales leadership and representatives with clear ownership on in-market targets and deliverables thereof.
    Develops and delivers business plans and performance targets based on trends analysis.
    Identify, evaluate, and deliver on growth opportunities within the cluster.
    Provides coaching and leadership to the commercial organization to create an inclusive performance culture.
    Monitors and achieves targeted objectives for market performance, efficiency, and financial performance.
    Closely managing sales teams.
    Monitors all commercial activities and performance such as long-range planning, pricing, promotions, etc.
    Develops and manages distributor strategies/partnerships while driving demand generation to deliver sustainable business performance.
    Ensures compliance with all local regulations per market.

    If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

    Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent.
    MBA qualification.
    10+ years pharmaceutical marketing and commercial experience.
    Strong expertise in market analysis, deep market research insights mining, forecast analysis and business case development with scenario planning.
    Detailed understanding of the development process and necessary commercial touchpoints.
    Sufficient understanding of technical risks & implications for the commercial aspects to future brands.
    Deep knowledge on market-shaping solutions using innovative & disruptive models.
    Experience of developing compelling business cases (in-country / above-country).
    Experience of working with medical affairs, Pricing / Market access as a commercial lead.
    Experience of working with external customers including patients, prescribers, payers, providers, and partners.

    Desirable

    Specialty medicines with complex ecosystems (patients, healthcare providers, systems, payer).
    Relevant Therapeutic Area experience.
    Inline Brand Marketing Company experience (or external equivalent).
    Market development and expansion work (Pre-launch and/or Post-launch).
    Exposure to and a track record of effective management of decision-making bodies.

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  • Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

    Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

    What you’ll do?
    As the successful candidate, you will have an opportunity to work with a passionate team of individuals dedicated to accelerating access to life-changing & innovative medicines for our patients. In addition, gain exposure and network to Health Authority regulatory framework across the various SSA countries within the African Cluster. Prepare regulatory submissions for allocated products according to the agreed regulatory strategy to develop and maintain products. You will provide scientifically related guidance to cross functional teams on aspects of regulatory affairs. Use knowledge and experience in the regulatory field to influence functional objectives.
    Typical accountabilities will include:

    Provide regular feedback to senior regulatory affairs manager SSA, marketing, and sales teams on the regulatory submission progress of specific products and ensure that all teams have up to date regulatory information and support needed to drive performance in their respective departments.
    Submit Marketing Authorization: applications to Health Authorities according to SSA HA guidelines and GRP, in the shortest possible time based on business priorities.
    Ensure all post approval product maintenance activities including CMC variations, package insert safety updates, new indications, technical changes to the label or the packs, PBRERs, and post approval commitments are submitted and approved.
    Ensure all License Renewals are submitted on time, prior to license expiry or in accordance with the planned submission date.
    Participates as a member of the drug project team to assist in the delivery of timely approvals and advantageous product information in keeping with the needs identified by the business and markets and in compliance with relevant AstraZeneca procedures.
    Contributes to the planning, preparation (including authoring) and delivery of simple submissions and contribute to more complex ones, from either a global and or regional perspective throughout the product’s life cycle.
    Liaises proactively with the functions and participate as a member of cross-functional delivery teams, providing regulatory advice on simple regulatory issues.
    Contributes, where appropriate, to the review of cross-functional contributions and collate regulatory comments to ensure quality of documentation for submission.
    Provides local regulatory authority contact or support for such.
    Ensures that appropriate, up-to-date records are maintained for compliance.
    Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity, and collaboration.

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?
    Essential

    Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Advanced degree a plus.
    Valid and available Annual Practice License for the Pharmacist.
    Registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    Significant experience of working in one or more areas in regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical or related industry, or in regulatory drug development, product approval/launch, line extension and license maintenance, or experience at a health authority.
    Project and process management.

    Desirable

    Experience of working on cross-functional teams.
    Knowledge of the drug development processes.

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    careers.astrazeneca.com

  • Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist Business Insights Manager SSA

    Senior Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist Business Insights Manager SSA

    What you’ll do?
    As the successful candidate, you will have an opportunity to work with a passionate team of individuals dedicated to accelerating access to life-changing & innovative medicines for our patients. In addition, gain exposure and network to Health Authority regulatory framework across the various SSA countries within the African Cluster. Prepare regulatory submissions for allocated products according to the agreed regulatory strategy to develop and maintain products. You will provide scientifically related guidance to cross functional teams on aspects of regulatory affairs. Use knowledge and experience in the regulatory field to influence functional objectives.
    Typical accountabilities will include:

    Provide regular feedback to senior regulatory affairs manager SSA, marketing, and sales teams on the regulatory submission progress of specific products and ensure that all teams have up to date regulatory information and support needed to drive performance in their respective departments.
    Submit Marketing Authorization: applications to Health Authorities according to SSA HA guidelines and GRP, in the shortest possible time based on business priorities.
    Ensure all post approval product maintenance activities including CMC variations, package insert safety updates, new indications, technical changes to the label or the packs, PBRERs, and post approval commitments are submitted and approved.
    Ensure all License Renewals are submitted on time, prior to license expiry or in accordance with the planned submission date.
    Participates as a member of the drug project team to assist in the delivery of timely approvals and advantageous product information in keeping with the needs identified by the business and markets and in compliance with relevant AstraZeneca procedures.
    Contributes to the planning, preparation (including authoring) and delivery of simple submissions and contribute to more complex ones, from either a global and or regional perspective throughout the product’s life cycle.
    Liaises proactively with the functions and participate as a member of cross-functional delivery teams, providing regulatory advice on simple regulatory issues.
    Contributes, where appropriate, to the review of cross-functional contributions and collate regulatory comments to ensure quality of documentation for submission.
    Provides local regulatory authority contact or support for such.
    Ensures that appropriate, up-to-date records are maintained for compliance.
    Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity, and collaboration.

    If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?
    Essential

    Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Advanced degree a plus.
    Valid and available Annual Practice License for the Pharmacist.
    Registered with Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
    Significant experience of working in one or more areas in regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical or related industry, or in regulatory drug development, product approval/launch, line extension and license maintenance, or experience at a health authority.
    Project and process management.

    Desirable

    Experience of working on cross-functional teams.
    Knowledge of the drug development processes.

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  • Oncology Market Access Lead East Africa Business Insights Manager SSA Diagnostic Lead SSA Cancer Care Africa Program Lead

    Oncology Market Access Lead East Africa Business Insights Manager SSA Diagnostic Lead SSA Cancer Care Africa Program Lead

    What you’ll do?

    The successful candidate will be in charge of developing and implementation of an integrated strategy for obtaining and maximizing market access and reimbursement for AstraZeneca Medicines in the Oncology therapeutic area in line with company’s goals & objectives. Development of medium to long-term access strategies for new therapies to maximize the value of the offering for payers and patients throughout their life cycle.
    You will create an outstanding local company image aligned to AstraZeneca’s African Cluster Goal to work with local partners in Africa to make healthcare systems more resilient, effective, and sustainable, advocating for reform and building capabilities to address unmet medical need, improve access to quality healthcare and provide solutions along a continuum of care – from prevention, awareness, diagnosis and treatment to post-treatment and wellness.

    Some areas of focus for this role will include:
    Development and Implementation of the Market Access Strategic Plan

    Partnering with Government and Private Funders to ensure optimal funding, Guideline and/or Formulary Listings.
    Effective delivery of commercial input to market access process and team.
    Interpretation and the tailoring of available evidence to support market access for AZ brands in collaboration with the Medical division.
    Identify evidence gaps that may inhibit market access and develop plans to fill the gaps.
    Ability to establish measurement system to track progress and drive effective corrective action when needed.

    Stakeholder Mapping

    Relationship building, Customer Engagements and Collaboration with Patient Advocacy Groups, NGO’s, Donor Funders, Mission Hospitals, Academia, and Research Organizations, amongst others.
    Build strategic partnerships with healthcare consulting companies to facilitate Patient Access Programs & Patient Support Programs i.e., win-win access solutions.
    Developing and Disseminating AstraZeneca Value Propositions for respective Promoted Products to differentiate and demonstrate value.

    Policy Shaping

    Health Technology Assessment (Budget Impact Models, Cost effectiveness Models, Alternative Contracting Models, Innovative Value Solutions) where required; Develop or locally adapt Global Economics Models.
    Lead East Africa Pricing Strategy in line with local and regional Pricing Policies; Optimize pricing outcomes through timely and accurate data analysis and submission.

    Cross Functional Project Management

    Manages cross functional teams optimally in order to achieve the brand objectives.
    Identifies and manages key interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery according to agreed time lines.
    Effectively facilitates key meetings and issues.

    Maintained Administrative Systems

    Report as required on strategy implementation and budget spend.
    Adhere to company policies and procedure.

    If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    Minimum 5 years Market Access experience.
    Understanding of East Africa Healthcare Market.
    Thorough understanding of AZ business model with specific knowledge of brand team operation, brand planning and sales model.
    Teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to consult extensively with cross functional teams and act within a matrix organization.
    Strong pricing background for funder reimbursement purposes.
    Basic Knowledge of health economics, outcomes research and economic modelling is required.
    Strategic thinking, and flexibility to execute at an operational and strategic level.
    Demonstrable ability to communicate technical and economic concepts and approaches to non- technical stakeholders.
    Demonstrable excellent numeric and analytical skills.
    Strong team player who works effectively in cross-functional teams.
    Demonstrate Problem Solving Skills and Proactivity.
    Project Management Skills and Ability to meet tight deadlines.

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  • Government Affairs & Market Access Director SSA & FSA

    Government Affairs & Market Access Director SSA & FSA

    Typical accountabilities will include:

    Government Affairs

    Leads the government affairs strategy for the SSA and FSA markets.
    Establishes GA goals and objectives, tied to successful regulatory submissions and lobbying efforts.
    Engages with commercial leaders at SLT and in market regularly to ensure business and professional objectives are met.
    Identifies, analyses, and acts on legislative initiatives and emerging issues that could impact AstraZeneca, particularly it’s managed markets products and strategies.
    Owns the most senior relationships with government officials and lobbyists, and leverages these to influence regulatory and legislative developments in the most favorable manor.
    Serves as an internal thought leader on legislative and regulatory matters at the strategic level.
    Participates in local, national, or global cross-functional teams to address and support Government Affairs related key business objectives and strategies.

    Market Access

    Leads the exploration for, and evaluation of, a pipeline of potential pricing and contracting strategies and their integration into AZ business
    Reviews contracting opportunities for risk and compliance, from a financial and legal perspective.
    Encourages exploration of leading edge & novel marketing approaches that provide enhanced competitiveness to current and future AZ brands
    Improves efficiency, effectiveness, profitability, and administration of contracting.
    Ensures engagement of key stakeholders and governance bodies including: Brand Management Team, brand teams, skill centre leads, Long-Term Incentives and non-commercial functions as appropriate; in supporting the direction of the New Practice organization.
    Builds and manages a flexible multi-skilled team capable of delivering group’s remit.
    Serves as a core member of the leadership team, representing emerging new practice issues and opportunities as well as contributing to overall Marketing Strategy purpose.

    Essential

    Bachelors degree in relevant field (Marketing, Science, Economics or Finance).
    MBA qualification.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in Government Affairs roles.
    Experience in managing Government Affairs in SSA & FSA markets.
    Strategic project leadership experience.
    Multi industry marketing practice.
    Thorough understanding of AZ business model with specific knowledge of brand team operation, brand planning and sales model.

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  • Professional Medical Sales Representative CVRM

    Professional Medical Sales Representative CVRM

    What you’ll do?
    The successful candidate will join a high performing and dynamic CVRM team driving scientific engagements to the Health Care Professionals in Kenya. You will be part of a team marketing Forxiga, – our blockbuster brand managing Type Two Diabetes, Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney disease. It will also be exciting to launch Xigduo which is our fixed dose combination. You will also be part of a team of experts who are assertive, bold and confident.
    Some areas of focus for this role will include:
    Sales Achievement

    Effectively implement sales strategy and tactics, plan of action (POA) in accordance with company policies
    Regularly monitor territory’s sales performance versus budget
    Facilitate enlistment of newly launched and key products in hospitals and clinics by planned date
    Initiate appropriate actions to ensure performance is in line with objectives
    Engage primary care healthcare professionals in dialogue about approved indications and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.

    Territory Business Planning

    Work with Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet or exceed sales and call execution goals in territory.
    Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
    Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed markets information relative to assigned sales territory.
    Conduct analysis of market/ competitors to identify territory business opportunities.
    Develop territory Business Plan based on POA and allocate resources (e.g. call activities, budget), for optimal sales impact.
    Monitor territory business plan to ensure resources are directed to customer of greatest potential.
    Participate in promotional activity programmes to increase product awareness in the market.

    Customer Focus and Service

    Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals, distribution of samples, etc.
    Update territory customer segmentation classification, database and call records continuously.
    Deliver key promotional messages within approved detail aids and in line with POA.
    Build trust and credibility with customers by demonstrating professionalism acting within the AZ Code of Conduct.
    Explore and expand new customer base in line with SFE guidelines.

    Reporting/ Administration

    Submit monthly reports commenting on deviations from Business Plan and intended actions to align performance with objectives.
    Ensure punctual delivery of reports / daily synchronization on Veeva.

    Personal Development

    Develop behaviors leading to enhancement effectiveness as outlined in MSR competency definitions.
    Identify areas for self-development and discuss developmental needs with FLSM.
    Attend and actively participate in sales meetings, product and sales training.

    If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

    Bachelor’s degree in Basic Sciences or registered Pharmacist (Pharm/PharmD)
    2-4 years post qualification experience
    Account management excellence and ability to build credibility and trust through knowledge with key HCPs
    Deep understanding of T2D and CKD disease areas is an advantage.
    Strong Forxiga & competitor product knowledge.
    Connected to the internal business and key collaborator with rest of the brand team.
    Strong influencing skills to act as orchestrator of internal cross functional team.
    Able to adapt quickly to changing insights.
    A Valid driver’s license

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  • Pricing and Demand Analyst Medical Science Liaison Respiratory Senior Regulatory Manager

    Pricing and Demand Analyst Medical Science Liaison Respiratory Senior Regulatory Manager

    What you’ll do?

    You will help the business determine competitive pricing strategies and develop effective forecast models based on trends and demand patterns. The successful candidate will report to the Pricing and Tender Manager and have the responsibility for creating and developing current and accurate pricing strategies, maintain forecast models for distributors, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance and other data sources. You will also work closely with the Demand Planning and Supply function across SSA to ensure optimal product availability across all markets in SSA.

    Some areas of focus for this role will include:

    Assists in implementing pricing strategies and rebate programs
    Assists with analysis of pricing strategies to support the development of pricing policies and innovative contracting schemes
    Assists in development, programming and operation of new database systems to support sales and marketing strategies for new accounts / tenders
    Assisting in producing quality tender submissions by ensuring the correct documents are collected
    Updating the tender records and maintaining the filing system
    Following up on tenders submitted
    Collecting and Compiling the required tender documents and quotes by coordinating input from various departments
    Assisting in collating a detailed monthly report
    Developing and maintaining a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
    Assist with the volume and value forecast process to drive a reliable and realistic forecast
    Supporting the S&OP process to drive forecast accuracy optimization in line with supply capabilities
    Support the Integrating Business Planning (IBP) monthly discipline with analytics and close cross functional collaboration
    Keep track of ongoing tenders with demand planning in mind, to ensure supply is aligned to support such tenders
    Monitor and drive discussions around inventory health of distributors, making recommendations of orders to be placed or postponed in line with targeted cover strategy.
    Facilitate expired inventory write off and liquidation whenever required in line with the company principals and ensure minimal impact on P&L and product reputation in the market
    Assisting with the import process into the Sub-Saharan Africa countries in line with the regulatory requirements and collaborate with regulatory team to ensure appropriate licenses are in place for non-registered products.
    Assist with the operational performance of the outsourced LSP to ensure on-time and cost-efficient movement of products to customers. Includes the management of letters of credit requirements for some key markets.
    Other related assigned related task and projects.
    Ensures compliance processes related to tender submissions and distributor processes
    Ensures compliance processes related to tender submissions and distributor processes

    ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

    Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Marketing, Science, Economics or Finance)
    Strong analytical skills
    Working knowledge of Pricing Strategy and Managed Care impact

    Desirable for the role

    Masters degree
    Financial modelling and/or analytics
    Familiarity with operating in Global business

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  • Government Affairs & Market Access Director SSA Medical Sales Representative GI – Mombasa

    Government Affairs & Market Access Director SSA Medical Sales Representative GI – Mombasa

    What you’ll do?
    You will lead the Government Affairs & Market Access function for the SSA & FSA Markets. Offer expert support to cross-functional teams, building strategies to guide interactions with regulatory bodies, implementing policies to reduce regulatory infractions or improving some other area of Government Relations. You will manage overall Market Access function, be responsible for high level pricing and managed care contract strategy and work with senior commercial leaders to optimize access within key accounts.
    Typical accountabilities will include:
    Government Affairs

    Leads the government affairs strategy for the SSA and FSA markets.
    Establishes GA goals and objectives, tied to successful regulatory submissions and lobbying efforts.
    Engages with commercial leaders at SLT and in market regularly to ensure business and professional objectives are met.
    Identifies, analyses, and acts on legislative initiatives and emerging issues that could impact AstraZeneca, particularly it’s managed markets products and strategies.
    Owns the most senior relationships with government officials and lobbyists, and leverages these to influence regulatory and legislative developments in the most favorable manor.
    Serves as an internal thought leader on legislative and regulatory matters at the strategic level.
    Participates in local, national, or global cross-functional teams to address and support Government Affairs related key business objectives and strategies.

    Market Access

    Leads the exploration for, and evaluation of, a pipeline of potential pricing and contracting strategies and their integration into AZ business
    Reviews contracting opportunities for risk and compliance, from a financial and legal perspective.
    Encourages exploration of leading edge & novel marketing approaches that provide enhanced competitiveness to current and future AZ brands
    Improves efficiency, effectiveness, profitability, and administration of contracting.
    Ensures engagement of key stakeholders and governance bodies including: Brand Management Team, brand teams, skill centre leads, Long-Term Incentives and non-commercial functions as appropriate; in supporting the direction of the New Practice organization.
    Builds and manages a flexible multi-skilled team capable of delivering group’s remit.
    Serves as a core member of the leadership team, representing emerging new practice issues and opportunities as well as contributing to overall Marketing Strategy purpose.

    Essential

    Bachelors degree in relevant field (Marketing, Science, Economics or Finance).
    MBA qualification.
    Minimum 5 years’ experience in Government Affairs roles.
    Experience in managing Government Affairs in SSA & FSA markets.
    Strategic project leadership experience.
    Multi industry marketing practice.
    Thorough understanding of AZ business model with specific knowledge of brand team operation, brand planning and sales model.

    Closing date: 15 April 2022

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  • Country Manager Kenya

    Country Manager Kenya

    WHAT YOU’LL DO?

    You will be a leader for Kenya Commercial Business in AstraZeneca. Your primary responsibility will be to own the commercial strategy for the assigned market and deliver commercial objective with collaboration from other functions such as medical, marketing, sales force effectiveness and finance.
    You will also be responsible for managing the sales forecast & inventory with distributors in Kenya. Further accountabilities include coaching and leading a team of 6 FLMs & KAMs to achieve implementation of commercial activities, various stakeholders from Kenya including but not limited to various HC societies, industry associates and also procurement entities such as public sector procurement agencies and also faith based institutions. Its also expected that you will further coach and empower Kenya sales teams and build AZ as a great place to work.

    Some areas of focus for this role will include:
    Manage team effectiveness and engagement

    Hire & build a competent sales team and provide ongoing coaching, direction & motivation to a diverse team of individuals.
    Agree team and team member roles, performance criteria, objectives and standards of work execution and monitor performance on an ongoing basis. Identify areas requiring development; and offer coaching & guidance as required.
    Collaborate with Human Resources in the development of team members by providing challenging and relevant development opportunities to prepare them for future roles and building capability within Kenya and for other SSA markets.
    Ensure a competitive and opportunity driven placement of the sales team to ensure proper coverage in line with TA (Therapeutic Area) requirements & review the same from time to time.
    Ensure the coaching process is firmly entrenched. Assess coaching plans and reports submitted and provide input on implementation as required.
    Implement appropriate recognition and incentive schemes to align the team with SSA and company goals; effectively manage the incentive and reward scheme process to drive performance.
    Facilitate regional and interdepartmental participation, collaboration, interaction, communication and support.

    Provides input to develop strategic plans & leads execution of these plans

    Owns and delivers the Kenya business plan as approved by Country Director- SSA to align teams with SSA and company goals; to own Kenya country strategic plan, define local strategies to maximize and consolidate market-share.
    Assess and prioritize commercial opportunities and works with medical & medical teams to deliver country tactical plan in line with country, customer, employees and organizational needs.
    Support the commercial teams with market intelligence towards development of annual marketing plans & oversees the implementation of the marketing strategy in close collaboration with other functions/teams to deliver country topline and bottom-line sales.
    Represent AstraZeneca with key customers across priority Therapeutic areas, opinion leaders, leading healthcare societies and other identified stakeholders in the country.

     
    Driving Operational Excellence & compliance agenda
     

    Drive performance to ensure that country objectives and standards of performance are understood and owned by the team, anticipate and remove obstacles so that teams can deliver results and succeed.
    Ensure establishment of common purpose with distributors and manage delivery of distribution objectives to ensure availability of optimal inventory in the market.
    Consolidate feedback and forecasts from managers and provide quarterly forecasts on the budget and projected year end spend, market conditions and a thorough understanding the market place.
    Works in close collaboration with KAMs, Market Access and pricing teams to maximize the available growth opportunities in the market.
    Entrench a cost-conscious & compliance mindset among sales teams, monitor and ensure that key activities are delivered within budget, ROI framework & compliance frameworks.
    Ensure effective, accurate and coordinated systems are in place for monitoring and controlling the country’s performance against business plan and budget.
    Ensure team members utilize admin systems and meet admin requirements; ensuring accurate and current data availability.

    Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
    Essential
     

    Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
    A business qualification such as BBA or MBA would be an advantage.
    Minimum of 10 years working experience in the commercial pharmaceutical industry with 3+ years in a senior manager role.
    An experience of MNC would be preferred, candidates with string track record in branded generics are also encouraged to apply.

    Distinguished Competencies

    Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Sets high performance standards.
    Customer focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. Strong customer orientation with anticipating and adapting sales strategies.
    Action oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Courageous and assertive and able to influence others.
    Strong Business Acumen: Uses commercial awareness in country to identify and capitalize on opportunities for product, market development or service. Uses financial information systems which provide relevant, up-to-date information to allow for strategic decision-making. Ensures responsible expenditure and asset management to minimize exposure to risk of loss or damage. Maximizes return on investment.
    Industry knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the major issues facing the industry in country and the significant developments in a range of areas. Proactively keep abreast of issues of a broader nature and share information with management.
    Coaching/mentoring: Coaching/mentoring others in a range of tasks, relevant to their developmental needs. Demonstrates values in-line with the AstraZeneca values.

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  • Medical Manager – Respiratory & Immunology

    Medical Manager – Respiratory & Immunology

    Enhance Medical Affairs Organizational Effectiveness : Build and develop a medical affairs team with customer focused, performance driven, cross collaborating and people centered function.

    Ensure objectives for the Medical Affairs team are aligned with Medical Strategic plan and vision for AZ to become scientific leaders.
    Ensure the Medical Affairs team is adequately staffed with the right structure and right quality of people to deliver the ambition/objectives.
    Drive and Monitor the performance of medical team to meet the defined objectives.
    Ensure adequate budget is available to deliver key priorities, track spend and make required adjustments to fulfil commitments.
    Lead effective succession planning and develop a talent pipeline for medical function.
    Identify development needs and provide coaching to team and individuals based on in office and infield observations.

    Establish AstraZeneca as a scientific leader through proactive, updated, and effective Medical input

    Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds.
    Develop and implement the local medical plan to address unmet medical needs in priority disease areas and ensure alignment with the brand plan.
    Develop and implement pre-launch medical plan/activities for new products at least 2 years prior to the planned launch in the country to address key clinical and scientific challenges.
    Provide medical leadership on faculty and content development for medical programmes including national congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings, publications, CMEs to meet identified needs.
    To ensure that the Medical Information provided both to external and internal customers is timely, relevant, accurate and scientifically balanced.
    Provide local medical expertise to local area/regional brand teams.
    Provide medical input to phase 1 to 4 study protocols, study feasibility and support operational delivery.
    Provide Medical expertise to support PSP market research, PASS and ESRO.

    To engage scientific leaders, professional bodies or societies to establish AZ as a scientific leader

    30 -40 % of time in field is required for engagement with the highest priority HCPs and key external stakeholder engagement.
    Share emerging data with HCPs, discussing all aspects of the data in a scientific, objective and balanced way.
    Disseminate results of studies completed to medical community by translating their clinical values and incorporating into business strategies.
    Attend relevant scientific congresses and HCP meetings to gather new knowledge on AZ compounds, competitor information and therapeutic area.
    Conduct professional scientific communication or presentation (become chairperson/presenter when necessary) with key prominent opinion leaders.
    Liaise with local investigators and the External Sponsored Research organization to support research initiatives.
    Internally communicate competitive intelligence.

    Generate the medical evidence to support the brand strategies in priority TAs to meet unmet medical needs

    Idea generation of the company sponsored clinical research.
    Oversight and accountability of the operation of the studies.
    Initiate research discussions, for example NIS, with customers to develop studies that will fulfil global and local business strategies. May as part of the review team conduct initial assessment of any ISS proposals)Participate as key member of brand team as strategic partner towards LCM actions including potential business development opportunities
    Develop NIS or registry studies to address unmet medical needs.
    Developing partnership with OLs in order to develop their capabilities of conducting medical studies.

    Provide medical expertise to shape regulatory environment to achieve rapid and high quality market access of AZ products including new registration, new product evaluation and life cycle

    Support to develop drug value pack and communicate it to Key Decision Makers.
    Support market access activities that shape market understanding of disease, diagnosis and treatment options.
    Proactive cross-functional collaboration with regulatory and other teams in drug registration in earlier and broader accessibility aligned to the brand strategy.

    Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
    Essential:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Science.
    Qualified Medical Doctor.
    Medical/Scientific knowledge in the responsible disease area.
    Interest in a long-term career in the pharmaceutical industry.
    MSL, Medical Advisor Management / Experience (Medical Affairs filed role).
    Coaching & Feedback – Leadership skills.
    Excellent presentation and communication skills.
    Ability to travel

    Desired:

    MSc/PhD in a scientific discipline.
    Understanding of multiple aspects within Medical Affairs.
    Knowledge of the latest technical and regulatory developments.
    Experience of Medical Affairs function within a pharmaceutical industry.
    Experience in relationship and stakeholder management.
    Project management experience.

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