Franchise Lead, Cardiovascular Growth & Strategy

AstraZeneca plc; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in the United Kingdom seeks a senior marketing and sales leader to shape and execute across franchises. You will drive brand differentiation, plan pricing, and deliver market access strategies while leading large cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong track record in strategic execution, deep understanding of pharma development and commercialization, and the ability to manage budgets and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience managing sizable teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of pharma development and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute marketing and sales strategies, including planning, pricing, and brand differentiation.
• Use market analysis and trend insights to drive success across assigned franchises or brands.
• Monitor and drive operational efficiency, ensuring performance objectives align with organizational expectations.
• Oversee budgetary compliance, resource allocation, and financial management for the business unit or franchise.
• Represent the franchise or business unit in key internal and external engagements.
• Lead and develop sales and marketing teams to achieve high standards of talent management and commercial performance.
• Develop and manage supplier and partner strategies that underpin sustained commercial performance and access to market opportunities.
• Ensure (pre)launch excellence, robust account management, master digital and omnichannel adoption and execution, co-drive transforming care initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Strategic execution

Brand strategy

Omnichannel execution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in the United Kingdom seeks a senior marketing and sales leader to shape and execute across franchises. You will drive brand differentiation, plan pricing, and deliver market access strategies while leading large cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong track record in strategic execution, deep understanding of pharma development and commercialization, and the ability to manage budgets and partnerships.