Marketing Manager, GU Oncology
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Are you passionate about launching new oncology medicines and improving the lives of people diagnosed with cancer? Do you enjoy using your deep understanding of oncology marketing to deliver creative, patient-focused initiatives and forward-thinking strategies? Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager–GU/GYN, you will work closely with a cross-functional team to support the strategic direction and plan implementation for a new launch medicine that will change the standard of care.
Accountabilities:
Your role in helping build the brand, accelerate uptake and achieve our ambition includes:
- Build, lead and execute HCP marketing activities and tactics to promote a branded medicine
- Coordinate the strategic and tactical planning processes to drive success over the short-term and the long-term
- Lead and develop a cross-functional digital strategy and tactical plan embedded within the overall strategic plan
- Leverage insights and measure the impact of digital initiatives to optimize content and channel mix
- Directly manage vendors, execute logistics, develop content and communicate with all stakeholders
- Positively influence brand performance and profitability while controlling promotional expenses
- Build rapport with key external experts and partner with them to elevate AstraZeneca’s leadership position in GU/GYN cancers, and ultimately improve the patient experience
- Collaborate with key internal cross-functional partners on critical initiatives to build a differentiated and successful brand with patients and HCPs at the center
- Responsible for collecting and reporting Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures
- Ensure key deliverables are executed in accordance with AstraZeneca’s compliance and regulatory policies, PAAB and IMC codes
Essential Skills/Experience:
- University degree or equivalent in science and/or business
- A minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry and you have demonstrated your impact in multiple roles such as sales, marketing, professional education, sales training, analytics and insights
- You act with urgency, constantly prioritizing work to meet business needs
- You are a critical thinker and focus your work on the highest priorities aligned to the overall strategic direction with a patient-centric approach
- You positively impact and influence others and quickly establish credibility while building strong business relationships
- You have strong communication skills: writing and presentation and you are people focused in discussions
- You have experience building digital platforms/channels
- You are committed to a developing a cohesive team environment
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Previous work in genitourinary oncology
- Previous KOL relationship management experience
- French language
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