Marketing Manager COPD

AstraZeneca plc; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Warsaw is seeking a Marketing Manager to deploy the local brand strategy for COPD and to lead marketing initiatives. You will work closely with the Business Unit Director and National Sales Manager to adapt the AZ brand strategy to the local market and execute brand programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, oversee KOL activities, and ensure ethical compliance while driving growth in the COPD portfolio. Fluency in English and Polish is required.

Qualifications

• Significant pharmaceutical commercial experience with a strong performance track record.
• Strong marketing leadership with a successful track record of growing market share and launching new products.
• Ability to build efficient relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in Respiratory is an asset.
• Fluent in English and Polish.
• Strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand strategy and planning for assigned brands; communicate strategy to Field Force.
• Guide Senior Management on investments to maximize performance and forecasts.
• Develop launch plans and promotional campaigns; coordinate key programs.
• Implement KOL management for priority marketing objectives.
• Foster cross-functional cooperation to achieve marketing goals.
• Manage budgets for assigned brands and projects.
• Ensure ethics and compliance with Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Lead, coach and develop the Key Account Managers team.
• Address other duties as assigned by Line Manager.

Job description

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose: to push the boundaries of science to deliver life‑changing medicines. Every day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life‑changing medicines to millions of people worldwide. Our purpose is results‑oriented and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and creative company means building a dynamic, inspiring culture where we celebrate diverse, bold thinking, are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working.

What you will do?

The Marketing Manager will work very closely with the Business Unit Director and National Sales Manager to deploy and adapt the AZ brand strategy to the local market, including tactics and execution.

The Marketing Manager will lead and supervise creation of relevant brands marketing strategies and it’s execution to maximise potential behind COPD portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Leads strategy for assigned brands: brand planning process in context of competitive landscape (message, programs, key initiatives). Ensure clear communication of brand strategy to Field Force.
• Provides guidance to Senior Management Team regarding investment to maximize performance given different context in local markets. Prepare forecast during business planning process, input to Business Unit Director with consistent assumptions
• Develops launch plan & promotional campaign according with brand strategy. Develops and coordinates key programs (e.g. Adherence, Train the Trainer). Engages Brand Team and own activity plan to implement brand strategy
• Develops and implements KOL management for priority marketing objectives
• Buliding cross‑functional cooperation in order to achieve marketing goals
• Manages budget for assigned brands and projects
• Demonstrates business ethics and ensure active respect of company values, business ethics, local laws, policies and Marketing procedures. Ensures all activities and responsibilities are carried out in compliance with the high standards of ethics and integrity required by the Code of Conduct, supporting Policies and Standards and Company Values to protect and enhance long term performance and reputation
• The Sales Manager leads, coaches and develops the team of Key Account Managers, in order to achieve a market leading position by delivering budgeted or above growth, sales, contribution and market share through proactive identification of business opportunities, communicating value propositions aligned to partner needs and objectives and recommending solutions to drive and develop COPD portfolio.
• Other duties within position’s scope, as assigned by Line Manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Significant pharmaceutical commercial experience with a strong performance track record
• Strong marketing leadership with a successful track record of growing market share as well as preparing for and successfully launching new products and brands. Creative marketing capabilities together with rigorous commercial business sense
• Building efficient relations with various internal and external stakeholders
• Significant Pharmaceutical experience within Respiratory will be an asset
• Fluent in English and Polish
• High standards in ethical behaviour
• Strategic & Analytical skills
• Excellent Communication skills - verbal & written
• Influencing skills

Date Posted

22-Oct-2026

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026

AstraZeneca 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.