Associate Brand Manager

Nordic Marketing Company

Hays Specialist Recruitment is now looking to recruit an Associate Brand Manager to join the Nordic Marketing Company for a 6-month contract assignment at AstraZeneca based in Södertälje, Ballerup, Oslo or Espoo.

Are you an experienced oncology marketeer and are you passionate to bring innovative treatments to patients with a huge unmet need? Then this position might be of interest to you!

About AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business focusing on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation, collaboration and diverse perspectives. We turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.

The Nordic Marketing Company
Approximately 400 people are serving Nordic customers from our offices in Södertälje, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Oslo. By 2025 AstraZeneca aim to be a recognized leader in our core therapy areas and improve the lives of millions of people. This will be achieved by driving innovative science, preparing for new launches, building close collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders in health care systems and developing high-performing teams.

AstraZeneca in Oncology
Oncology is one of AstraZeneca's key growth platforms. Our core oncology disease areas include lung cancer, ovarian cancer, hematology & breast cancer. We are following the science to understand cancer and all its complexities to discover, develop and deliver life-changing treatments and increase the potential to save the lives of people around the world.

The Role
As Associate Nordic Brand Manager you will work closely with Marketing (Brand Manager), Sales and other cross functional partners at AstraZeneca, developing promotional material and promotional activities and participating in marketing strategy development. The role is office-based in one of our offices in Södertälje, Ballerup, Oslo or Espoo.

Key Accountabilities

* As Associate Nordic Brand Manager you will, in collaboration with Sales and Marketing colleagues:
* Develop & implement Nordic and local communication materials and promotional activities based on Global deliverables and Nordic prioritizations in cooperation with external agencies
* Implement an omnichannel approach in collaboration with the local teams
* Drive patient communication deliverables and oversee broader media & PR communication initiatives
* Lead and plan internal events & trainings, involving cross functional team members
* Suggest new ways of working, as the "new normal" has further increased our ambition to be a leading & innovative partner to health care.

To be successful in this role you have

* A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing/Finance/Science or Pharmacy
* Several years of oncology launch- & marketing experience
* Experience of cross functional collaboration
* Good knowledge of Nordic market ethical rules and health care systems
* A proven track record of building strong tactical plans
* A strong sense for planning, structure, prioritization and execution

Competencies, skills and capabilities

* A strong patient-centric mindset
* Proven capabilities in marketing- & project management.
* Ability to obtain and translate deep scientific data into a compelling value story for the brand
* A sense for commercial innovation - develop & shape impactful innovative initiatives
* Strategic thinking, analytical and problem solving with communication skills (English)
* Live AstraZeneca values and adhere to Code and Policies
* Experience from the breast cancer a/o ovarian cancer is meriting

Personal characteristics

* Strong collaboration capabilities
* Flexible and proactive mindset - 'can do' attitude
* Curious, creative and result oriented
* Diplomatic and trustworthy - ability to interact with a range of personalities

Is AstraZeneca for you?
At AstraZeneca we deliver medicines to make a difference and impact people's lives. We are looking for you, who want to be part of and contribute to a passionate team, is eager to make a difference and is willing to try out new ideas.