Product Specialist - Oncology

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Product Specialist - Oncology

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

Is responsible for generating demand for Enhertu with key accounts, pro-actively identifying business opportunities, and recommending solutions to drive and develop business. Develop strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), Decision Making Unit (DMU), and potentially other stakeholders, based on a deep scientific understanding of the issues in order to identify the best opportunities for any part of AZ's Oncology portfolio to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Allocates own time for 90% - be in field; 10% office-based

What you’ll do

• Develop account strategy and plans:
• Identify opportunities and strategies to improve the positioning of Enhertu at a local level
• Work with Franchise Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet targets and further improve the positioning of Enhertu at a local level
• Create deep stakeholder relationships:
• Engage Medical Oncologists and the rest of MDT in dialogue about approved indications, product efficacy/safety profiles, and treatment protocols to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients
• Establish and maintain ongoing, long-term collaborative relationships
  with stakeholders
• Share stakeholder insight and information within AZ to strengthen relevant activities, e.g., product development, marketing, sales efforts

Build capability and knowledge in the healthcare ecosystem:

• Build knowledge and understanding about overall Enhertu value proposition, and product's labelled indications and efficacy data among all relevant stakeholders in the MDT and DMU
• Utilize different communication approaches, techniques, and channels to help build knowledge in the MDT and DMU, including
• Conduct science-based discussions with the HCP as per the approved indications of Enhertu.
• Arrange multidisciplinary workshops for physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Arrange and coordinate effective speaker programs with physician advocates and KOLs.

Deliver on plans and achieve sales goals on budget

• Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts meet or exceed expectations while managing assigned budgets
• Successfully promote the benefits of Enhertu, using fair balance messages and the appropriate mix of promotional tools
• Ensure Enhertu are optimally utilized in line with national/local guidelines and the product license

Corporate responsibility:

• Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations
• Comply with all external regulations and internal policies
• Maintains highest ethical standards and works in a spirit of AstraZeneca Code of Ethics, following rules & norms set by corporate policies
• Ensures that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.

Timely reports (as per respective procedures): health/environment/wellbeing related accidents; adverse events that you became aware of; change in status of your Conflict of Interest.

Only applications based in Kuwait will be considered.

Essential for the role

• 2+ years of Sales experience with a sound knowledge of account management.
• Proven track record in influencing the stakeholder decision-making process in an ecosystem with multiple influential players / decision makers, with proven track record of creating value in complex DMU
• Proven demonstration of successful working in complex cross functional teams
• Patient centricity
• Customer value proposition
• Cross functional engagement
• Business Acumen
• Impact and Influence
• Decision making and problem solving

Desirable for the role

• Key Account management expertise.
• Healthcare bachelor’s degree.

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.
• 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.

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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.