Oncology Business Manager

Do you have expertise in pharmaceutical sales in oncology and a passion for patient access to treatment? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the SA & NT health networks in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then we want to hear from you!

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We’re brave disruptors – entrepreneurial, courageous and pioneering in our approach. Here you have the opportunity to step up, take personal accountability and lead changes in our ever-evolving environment.

Business area

AstraZeneca Oncology is driven by the vision that for a patient with cancer, every day matters. We aspire to redefine the cancer-treatment paradigm and have a broad pipeline of next-generation medicines that are focused principally on lung, prostate, ovarian and haematological cancers.

We currently have a position available for an Oncology Business Manager in our team looking after the Lung Portfolio. The role is based in South Australia to manage SA and NT (Darwin).

Reporting to the National Sales Manager there are a number of key focuses in this role that coincide with the broader Oncology franchise and strategy, as we continue to evolve in line with customer and patient needs. You will be joining an exceptionally cohesive and supportive team which has delivered outstanding sales results, where exceeding expectations is expected, and challenging the traditional way of interacting with our customers is the norm.

What you’ll do

You will be fully empowered and have complete responsibility for building and owning Account Plans in collaboration with the cross functional team, to exceed customer expectations and generate outstanding sales results. You will also embrace our digital tools to create excellent customer engagement.

This role offers an opportunity to join a team that is passionate about patient outcomes and having a positive impact in the oncology market. If you are passionate about Oncology and enjoy being part of a fun and driven culture that works in a decisive, transparent and flexible environment, this is an ideal opportunity!

Essential for the role

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in life sciences, medical or pharmacy
• Experience selling to hospital specialists and knowledge of lung health and/or Oncology markets in SA, preferably lung
• Established network with broad base of external customers across SA hospitals, including prescribers, relevant non-prescribing specialists, nurses and payors
• Demonstrated ability to forge positive and enduring relationships, where you are seen as the preferred industry partner of choice by external customers’
• Ability to think strategically, be entrepreneurial and foster a growth mindset
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills and demonstrated project/team/cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to quickly assimilate data and insights to build and implement strong key account plans; including to turn around and optimise, and focus for additional growth
• Experience discussing scientific data with ability to influence through superior selling skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills and ability to self-manage

Why AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca in Australia has been formally recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). As an organisation we stand with confidence on our gender equality initiatives including pay equity, leadership development programs, and zero tolerance for gender-based harassment. This achievement exemplifies our commitment to building high performing, inclusive and diverse teams that collaborate across our enterprise, aligned to our values and strategic priority of being a Great Place to Work.

By following the science, and linking this with our business acumen, we are powered to push the science further. We identify key opportunities for our pipeline in the future and provide the guidance to act on it now.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.
• If you’re curious to know more, please contact Danielle Jones. We welcome your application by 12th July.

Where can I find out more?

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And visit our local and global website [https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/> and [https://www.astrazeneca.com/>

Date Posted

01-July-2024

Closing Date

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.