Brand Manager, Oncology

AstraZeneca; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical company in South Africa seeks a Marketing Manager to drive the commercialization of oncology brands. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies to achieve sales growth and launching new products. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in brand management within the pharma sector, preferably with oncology experience. Join a top employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Top Employer certification

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a brand manager in Pharma Scientific field.
• Experience in Insight/Market Research and brand forecasting.
• Ability to launch new pharma products in market.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercialization of assigned brands.
• Implement marketing strategy for sales growth.
• Analyze market data to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Brand management

Market research

Project management

Sales experience

Oncology experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Field or related

Job description

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, global, science‑led, patient‑focused Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There is no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose.As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values: we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science. As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose. There is no better place to feel inspired and energised. Answer unmet medical needs by pioneering the next wave of science, focusing on outcomes and crafting the patient ecosystem. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in international markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

ABOUT THE ONCOLOGY TEAM

Our Oncology team is one of a kind. We have an unmatched winning mentality, with a determined drive to be number one. There’s a commitment to what we do that has to be seen to be believed. We know that we cannot fulfil our ambitions alone. We excel by interacting with other departments, markets and sectors to gain knowledge and truly understand emerging market models and mindsets. But it’s not just about having the right knowledge, we have the right attitude to go with it. A growth mindset – always challenging ourselves to be the best, we learn from others as we make our way to the top of the ladder. Action‑oriented, we willingly take on many roles and take smart risks to make quick decisions and achieve our aims faster.

What You will do

The successful candidate will drive the commercialization of assigned brands in South Africa by developing and implementing the marketing strategy and operational marketing mix and tactics in order to achieve the brand ambition by delivering budgeted or above sales growth. In this role, you will be strongly involved in launch of the new products and indications based on growth of our Oncology portfolio.

Job Description

Design, implement and evaluate the marketing activities of assigned products within a given product line including distribution channel solutions (this will include digital, social media, inside sales). Assists in review of marketing programs and helps implement changes. Assists in analysis of market data to identify key segment drivers. Works in conjunction with promotional and direct‑to‑consumer teams.

Typical Accountabilities

• Advocate for and drive the brand amongst office and field colleagues as well as external customers to ensure the Brand Plan delivers crucial short‑term growth and long‑term brand success.
• Launch excellence for new indications and new brands allocated to you.
• Designs, implements and evaluates marketing activities of assigned brand, which may include distribution channel solutions.
• Align the global strategic brand plans with local customer & market insights in order to develop tailored and successful local brand strategy, brand messages and tactical plans.
• Liaise very closely with sales team to receive market and customer feedback, embed campaigns, and provide brand vision and leadership. Ensure full understanding of the rationale and insights that underpin campaigns, messages and marketing actions and how field input was used in material development.
• Maximise the full use of all commercial/medical channels by developing brand materials (digital/print) and activities through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Continuously seek to understand and embed customer and market insights into all brand activities by synthesising qualitative feedback from various sources (market research reports and promotional analysis, customer insights, field insights) with quantitative feedback available through various data sources and reports.
• Works with analysts to analyse market data and identify key segment drivers, growth opportunities and business threats.
• Liaises with cross functional team members and external agencies to ensure full communication and success of marketing plans.
• Responsible for budget of assigned brand(s) and must have an outlook with corporate sustainability in mind.
• Be the product, competitor and market expert of assigned brand.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Field or related
• Must have 2 years plus experience as a brand manager in the Pharma Scientific field
• Preference will be given to applicants who have previous oncology experience
• Experience in Insight/Market Research & brand forecasting
• Previous Sales experience
• Experience managing complex projects.
• Proven brand management experience
• Experience in launching new pharma products in a market.

Desirable

• MBA in relevant field
• Previous Oncology/Specialty care, Multi‑national Pharma companies.
• Understanding of the South African Healthcare environment

Why AstraZeneca?

We are proud to have achieved Top Employer certification in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, as well as our Best Place to Work certification in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Senegal. It is the fourth year South Africa and Kenya have been awarded the Top Employer certification. Amongst the world's top 30 workplaces in 2023. This distinction is a confirmation of our commitment and ability to sustain people, partnerships, and employee engagement and foster an innovative workplace environment.

SO, WHAT'S NEXT?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Click the link to apply no later than 20th November 2025 and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

Where can I find out more?

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Closing Date: 20/11/2025

Date Posted: 04-Dec-2025

Closing Date: 08-Jan-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.