Commercial Innovation Manager- 12 month contract role

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, daring thinking, and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to build a strong culture of collaboration and partnership by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely crafted with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm, and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca is an excellent place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking bold actions to address some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

As AstraZeneca continues to evolve in a fast-paced, digitally enabled healthcare landscape, delivering our commercial strategy means more than bringing science to market — it means transforming how we operate, connect, and create value for our partners.

We’re looking for a Commercial Innovation Manager who will lead the charge in introducing cutting-edge sales tools, technologies, and processes that fuel enhanced customer engagement and elevate our field force performance. You will play a pivotal role within the Innovation & Business Excellence team, driving digital transformation and championing new capabilities across the Commercial organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Digital Innovation
  Drive the development and implementation of new sales systems, tools, and technologies that align with AstraZeneca Canada's digital strategy.
• Expand Digital Reach
  Optimize and evolve existing digital capabilities and channels to enhance the customer experience through the field force.
• Champion Commercial Systems
  Act as the innovation lead for current and emerging commercial systems, working cross-functionally and globally to deliver next-generation sales capabilities.
• Design for Impact
  Lead the design and optimization of future sales force processes, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and user-centric.
• Change Management & Adoption
  Build and execute thoughtful change management plans to support the seamless launch of new Veeva capabilities and drive adoption within the sales organization.
• Project Management Excellence
  Serve as project lead for the end-to-end implementation of new tools and processes, ensuring on-time and on-target delivery.
• Vendor Collaboration
  Partner with external vendors to manage digital tools, programs, and technologies that enhance field capabilities.
• Performance Optimization
  Monitor key sales execution metrics and make data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Field Engagement
  Maintain strong communication with the sales force to gather feedback, surface challenges, and celebrate early wins that support adoption.
• Global Alignment
  Articulate market needs effectively to influence global priorities and ensure local relevance of global innovations.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical sales or supporting sales teams is an asset.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Veeva/ Salesforce), marketing or omni digital creation strategies is an asset
• A high degree of initiative, agility, and urgency in a dynamic environment
• Proven success managing multiple priorities and leading cross-functional projects
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Creative thinking and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and change management capabilities — verbal, written, and presentation
• Enthusiasm for working in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments
• Interest and general understanding of Generative AI and its potential in commercial environments

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
• View our YouTube channel

This is the place to make a meaningful impact – on patients’ lives and your personal growth. It’s both exciting and inspiring, and it’s what keeps us motivated every day.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com (mailto:AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com).

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.