Franchise Manager - Lung

Franchise Manager - Lung

Location: Dublin - Ireland

Type: Permanent

Competitive salary and benefits

Introduction to role

Are you ready to transform the lives of people living with cancer? At AstraZeneca, we are more than just a leading pharmaceutical company; we are a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical powerhouse dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing life-changing medicines. As a Franchise Manager in the Lung Oncology Therapy area, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cancer care. This is your chance to lead brand marketing and field sales teams, driving commercial excellence and making a tangible impact on patients' lives. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities

As a Franchise Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Challenge the status-quo to develop and articulate the strategic long-term Lung Franchise vision, maintain a long-term focus, identify marketed changes and new growth opportunities to maximise portfolio and brand potential
• Be a change agent to build the franchise Unit of the future by implementing innovative business models, identifying future fit capabilities and leading transformation, including innovation and digital technology adoption
• Ensure launch readiness for new upcoming launches
• Build and maintain relationships internally (with global, region and local) and championing cross functional team working. This also includes alliance workings and how we work and operate with alliance partners.
• Ensure that strong external relationships across KEEs, as well as other key stakeholders, are built and maintained
• Manage and oversee the development of an effective brand strategy and marketing plan for all brands, and ensure successful operational execution across the market including KPI tracking and Medium term planning delivery
• Develop local business plan across the Therapeutic Area portfolio in line with global strategy and local needs
• Prepare sales forecasts and establish and implement sales targets
• Lead and monitor product launches, tracking KPIs and budget implementation to ensure success
• Develop the franchise team; lead allocation and deployment of resources, drive talent development and performance management with a forward-looking view of future required capabilities including talent planning and capability assessments, coaching and mentoring direct reports, succession planning and oversight of recruitment
• Manage operational sales & marketing budgets
• Proactively identify, assess and manage risk (commercial, compliance, reputational, operational) within the Franchise unit and beyond
• As a member of the Oncology Leadership Team, act as a role model in the business for compliance within the business and ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are executed within own team and exemplify AZ values and comply with AZ internal policies.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience Qualified
• Full Driving License
• Significant pharmaceutical commercial experience with a strong performance track record.
• Strong sales and/or marketing leadership with a successful track record of growing market share.
• Self-starter, problem solver, responsible for own actions and results.
• Demonstrated leadership of a team and/or organisational initiatives.

Desirable Skills/Experience

• MBA
• Scientific Degree or equivalent experience
• Pharmaceutical Sales experience
• Pharmaceutical brand management experience
• Strong track record of both Sales and Marketing team leadership

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca is where innovation meets passion! We are committed to fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated by evolving to an outcomes-based model. Our broad view ensures no patient is left behind, from early diagnosis to survivorship. With a deep pipeline and ground breaking science, we empower our teams to take calculated risks and make groundbreaking moves. Here, you have the opportunity to develop into a pioneering leader, supported by a wealth of knowledge and experience.

If you are ready to make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem, apply now and join us in transforming patient experiences worldwide!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.