Do you have an expertise in the Biologics therapeutic area and want to apply it in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you! 

As part of AstraZeneca the Nordic Marketing Company (Nordic) employs around 400 people across 5 countries and has offices located in Södertälje, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Oslo. By 2025 AstraZeneca Nordic aims to become a recognized leader in its core therapy areas and improve the lives of millions of people. This will be achieved by driving innovative science, preparing launches, building close collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders in health care systems, and developing high-performing teams. 

Biologics is a key focus for AstraZeneca with exciting career opportunities. To achieve our ambition, we are currently recruiting a Franchise Lead Biologics with placement in Denmark. 

The role 

At AstraZeneca we are committed to put patients first, deliver innovative health solutions and ensure a high medical value for patients. As Franchise Lead, you will contribute to AstraZeneca’s Biologics business by managing P&L through business planning and forecasting in collaboration with Business Intelligence Managers and VP/Director, BBU. 

This includes developing long range franchise plan & strategic priorities including appropriate resource planning and assignment of responsibilities within the team. Planning, analysis, and strategic development together with internal and external key partners will be essential for successful launch of new products within the franchise. 

You drive strong executional excellence to deliver sales results through robust account planning, coaching and KPI management. You informally lead the franchise team to ensure excellence, strong cross-functional collaboration, alignment to brand strategies and tactical plans, and delivery of results. 

This role reports into BioPharmaceutical Business Unit Head Denmark. 

What you will do 

• Ensures strategic integration of expanding portfolio and synergies across portfolio  
• Develops local strategy (based on Global strategy) and localized Brand plans including launch plan development & management of launch plan/performance reviews  
• Ensures continuous focus on excellence and innovation together with the IBEX function   
• Engages proactively above market with global/regional team and other markets to facilitate best practice learnings and ensure quality deliverables  
• Builds detailed local operational plans, designing idea concepts, content & activities and designing overall marketing mix including digital and omni-channel strategy  
• Develops and manages relationships with KEEs in collaboration with Medical, Market Access and Sales  
• Working with GA&MA partners, ensures policy shaping activities and market access to support growth of portfolio 

In order to success, you have 

At AstraZeneca, we’re driven by innovation and our commitment to make a real-life difference in patients’ lives. That difference starts with you. 

We are looking for you who holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, e.g. in Marketing. Previous biologics experience from severe asthma, rheumatology etc is a strong advantage. 

Essential requirements 

• pharmaceutical experience in the Biologics area  
• High performer and results oriented with proven results  
• Proven success in launching products into competitive environments  
• Previous P&L management  
• Excellent track record leading and developing teams including succession planning  
• Strong track record of leading and developing cross-functional teams without formal line management responsibility  
• Proven ability interacting with and influencing regional and global internal stakeholders  
• Good understanding of Account Planning and Customer Engagement program and processes  
• Good understanding of local healthcare systems including pricing and reimbursement  
• Good knowledge in market ethic rules  

You must have excellent communication and presentation skills, oral and written, with proficiency in written and spoken English.  

Why AstraZeneca 

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.  

If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. 

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! Apply in the link. 

If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to Christof Bischoff, Denmark & Norway Country Director, CHRISTOF.BISCHOFF@ASTRAZENECA.COM 

Welcome with your application no later than June 21st , 2020.  

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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 authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.