Marketing Company Account Manager

Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Director Marketing Company Account Manager to ensure effective supply chain management and operational alignment. This role will be pivotal in integrating commercial strategies with supply resources, requiring a seasoned professional with vast experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of work experience in supply chain management.
• Proficiency in business planning and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills to validate forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Support global supply chain planning processes.
• Contribute to demand management principles.
• Accountable for forecast validation and customer service level targets.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Business Planning

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

CSCP Certification

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

JOB TITLE

JOB TITLE

Director Marketing Company Account Manager (MCAM), MEA

ROLE SUMMARY

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, having more than 20 brands for the treatment of diseases in different therapeutic areas like Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Oncology. AZ is living a total transformation worldwide through a science-led innovation strategy.

The Director Marketing Company Account Manager (MCAM) is a vital member of our Global Supply Chain & Strategy (GSC&S) team. This role serves as the primary link between the Marketing Company (MC) and Operations, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with our strategic goals. As an expert in demand management, the MCAM leverages AstraZeneca's commercial strategies, supply resources, and operational capabilities to drive business insights and create supply solutions that support our bold ambitions.

In this role, you will work closely with Commercial and Finance teams to balance demand and supply plans, proactively addressing challenges and opportunities. Your expertise will help shape the future of our supply chain, ensuring that we meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers worldwide.

Adhering to AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct and key global policies, including the Global SHE Policy, Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Policy, and People Policy, is essential. If you manage people, you'll also follow the Manager Accountabilities Framework to lead with integrity and excellence.

What you ll do

• Global Supply Chain Planning: Support the global supply chain planning process, including parameter setting, master data quality, governance, arbitration/allocation setting, business continuity plans, and new product launch planning.
• Demand Management: Contribute to all four principles of demand management (planning demand, communicating demand, influencing demand, and prioritizing/managing demand) and ensure market intelligence is captured and documented.
• Forecast Validation: Accountable for forecast validation and challenging, customer service level targets, and collaboration related to supply issue management/product availability.
• Balanced Scorecard Strategies: Ensure that all relevant Marketing Company (MC) balanced scorecard strategies and priorities are supported.
• Operations Strategies Representation: Represent Operations strategies related to product enhancements and improvements, such as packaging initiatives, product security, and asset strategy.
• Business Links and Relationships: Develop strong business links, relationships, and influence with the Marketing Company at various levels.
• Customer Service Level Agreements: Set and review customer service level agreements with Commercial annually.
• New Product Launch Volumes: Partner with MC stakeholders regarding the development of new product launch volumes, pipeline fill, asset change, and product discontinuation volume management.
• Forecast Quality Performance: Drive improvements to forecast quality performance through collaboration with the MC.
• Supply Chain Monitor Process: Execute responsibilities in the Supply Chain Monitor process for stock-out management and reporting.

Essential for the role

• Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of work experience in supply chain management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong Business Acumen: Proficiency in business planning, analysis, and cross-functional team experience.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and present information.
• Project Management Skills: Capability to set goals, plan, and manage projects efficiently.
• Certifications: Holding a CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification is preferable.
• Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with MEA (Middle East and Africa) markets and healthcare systems.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to develop strong business links and influence at various levels within the organization.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to validate and challenge forecasts and demand volumes.
• Customer Service Orientation: Experience in setting and reviewing customer service level agreements.
• Compliance and Governance: Adherence to company policies and governance processes.

Desired for the role

• MEA markets knowledge
• Knowledge of health care system or experience with pharmaceutical business
• Above Country / Regional project management experience

Involvement in previous regional roles/ tasks is desired

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