Location Barcarena, Lisbon District, Portugal
Job ID R-231716
Date posted 20/07/2025
Introduction to role
Join us as a Brand Leader in our Oncology Business Unit, where you will spearhead the marketing strategy for a key brand and its indications. This role is crucial in fostering collaboration among Marketing, Sales Force, Medical, Regulatory, and Market Access teams. You will craft and execute an annual Brand Plan from both strategic and operational perspectives, ensuring it is delivered with excellence and effectively implemented across the organization.
Accountabilities
As a Brand Leader, you will analyze local market and competitive dynamics, continuously incorporating new insights and building long-range forecasts for brands in the portfolio. You will regularly present business results versus budget, market understanding, and insights to senior business leaders at all levels. Planning marketing spend for current and future years to ensure minimal variance against budget is also part of your role. You will lead a multi-channel marketing mix and roll out key projects developed with cross-functional input, including promotional materials, congress activities, and events for healthcare professionals.
Essential Skills/Experience
Higher level education (e.g. Masters/PhD) in Science or Business
Pharmaceutical commercial experience (min. 2 years) with strong performance track record
Strategic marketing capabilities
Forecasting experience with patient models
Rigorous commercial business sense
Leadership experience
Customer-focused with interest in building relationships
Excellent communication, presentation, moderation, training, and negotiation skills
Experience in relationship and stakeholder management
Desirable Skills/Experience
Curious personality and great cross-functional team-player
Experience in Oncology
Excellent organization skills
High level of motivation and proactivity
Proficient in operating Microsoft Office
Strong working proficiency in English (min. B2 level)
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers us to take initiatives and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those living with cancer. Our collaborative environment encourages innovation and creativity, allowing us to bring transformative medicines to market. We are committed to advancing science and redefining cancer treatment through our deep and broad pipeline. By fostering a culture of trust and excellence, we inspire each other to push boundaries and achieve remarkable outcomes.
Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming cancer care? Apply now to join our dynamic team!
To find out more:
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Date Posted
21-jul.-2025Closing Date
04-ago.-2025AstraZeneca 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.
