Sr. Brand Manager

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic planning

• Support annual OBU strategy planning and execution cycle and initiatives
• Support OBU Strategy KPIs monitoring and execution
• Support to connect OBU strategy to programs and initiatives
• Support Oncology market insights generation based on market research

Project management for OBU strategic initiatives

• Set up OBU level project management framework/tool, with measurable objectives clearly defined
• Set up cross-functional work streams and articulate KPIs
• Monitor/ drive project progress to ensure on-time and on-quality achievement of milestones, provide constructive feedback
• Organize overall and work-stream level cross-functional team meetings
• Secure visibility of project progress/risks cross-functional team
• Generate reports and email updates to senior management team on timely basis
• Escalate issues through proper line when necessary
• Identify risks/ support mitigation actions
• Accelerate problem solving through proper escalation
• Organize best practice sharing from other brands/ companies/ markets

Operational excellence for projects and cross-TA tasks

• Orchestrates end-to-end planning and execution for major operations projects, in close collaboration with marketing, sales, medical, commercial excellence, HR, Finance, compliance, and external parties. Example topics include operations simplification and standardization, cycle meetings, congress management, and global China visits.
• Major job requirements are the same as above project management for OBU strategic initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree and above, preferably in Science, Medicine, Business, or relevant academic background
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in brand marketing, and strategic planning
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in oral and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent Project Management capabilities, esp. sponsorship management
• Experience and proven success in working with cross-functional teams
• Quick learning ability
• Strong compliance awareness

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.