Product Manager Neurology - Rare Diseases

Job Description

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results-oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.

As we begin to build our position as a Neurology Rare Disease Leader, we seek a Product Manager to join our Commercial Team in Poland. The Product Manager is a full-time position, responsible for developing and implementing brand strategy in the assigned Neurology Rare Diseases therapeutic area.

What you will do?

The Product Manager will work very closely with the Franchise Lead Neurology, National Sales Manager and Business Unit Director Rare Diseases to deploy and adapt the AZ brand strategy to the local market, including tactics and execution.

A Product Manager prepares and implements brand strategic/operational plans, in order to drive growth of Neurology Rare Diseases portfolio and achieve a market leading position by gathering and interpreting customer insights and market data, identifying business opportunities, establishing cross-functional collaboration and ensuring consistent forecasts for the market, market share, and sales.

Responsibilities:

• Leads strategy for assigned brand;
• Ensures clear communication of brand strategy to Field Force;
• Prepares forecasts during business planning process with consistent assumptions;
• Develops launch plans & promotional campaigns according to brand strategy. Develops and coordinates key programs;
• Engages Brand Team and works cross-functionally to ensure effective implementation of brand plans.
• Develops and implements KOLs engagement for priority marketing objectives.
• Manages budget for assigned brand and projects.
• Demonstrates business ethics and ensures active respect of company values, business ethics, local laws, policies, and marketing procedures.
• Ensures all activities and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the high standards of ethics and integrity required by the Code of Conduct, supporting Policies and Standards and Company Values to protect and enhance long term performance and reputation.
• Other duties within position’s scope, as assigned by Line Manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Pharmaceutical commercial experience within Specialty Medicine or/and Rare Diseases with strong performance track record;
• Marketing experience, preferably in hospital settings including drug programs;
• Strong marketing leadership skills with successful track record of growing market share as well as preparing for and successfully launching new products and brands;
• Strategic & analytical skills;
• Creative marketing capabilities together with rigorous commercial business sense;
• Demonstrated experience with different marketing and digital channels activation (multi-channel/ omnichannel)
• Experience in Neurology or/ and Rare Diseases area would be an asset;
• Dynamic, problem solving via win-win solutions;
• Ability to building efficient relations with various internal and external stakeholders;
• High integrity and ethical standards;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills;
• Strong working proficiency in English;
• University degree.

Join AstraZeneca and help us deliver life-changing medicines. Be among our employees who continue to make us an innovation-driven company that stands firmly among the world’s leaders in biopharmaceuticals. APPLY!

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.

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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.