Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Franchise Lead for Oncology. Reporting to the Oncology Business Unit Lead of Hungary, this role is responsible for driving the strategy and operations of the business unit while maximizing market and sales potential for the Franchise in the prioritized Oncology Business Unit.

As the Franchise Lead, your responsibilities will include:

Maximizing the market and sales potential for the Oncology FranchiseDeveloping and executing stakeholder-focused, integrated Brand plansGuiding and engaging a team of marketeers and Key Account Specialists to deliver on the business strategyForming and leading an agile team in the specific franchiseLeading the development of Agile, Digital & Data-driven capabilities in the respective franchiseAnalyzing the local market and identifying commercial opportunities based on market research and customer insightsParticipating at regional brand meetings and translating the global product strategy into local priorities and integrated business plansImplementing and tracking (digital) campaigns, initiatives, and materials directed at different internal and external stakeholdersCoordinating field visits with the sales team to coach and collect feedback on current programs and gain customer insightsForecasting and tracking product sales and expenses in alignment with the BU and finance department based on local external and global internal assumptionsAllocating resources and managing budgets, tracking progress, and adjusting activities accordinglyEnsuring alignment with the Integrated Brand and Customer Plan between various stakeholder-departmentsCoaching and guiding the Brand & Customer Manager reporting to the franchise lead to ensure successful implementation of projects/activitiesLeading and inspiring the sales team to ensure high individual and team performance and personal developmentFostering the adoption of digital tools and tactics, ensuring an adequately staffed sales team with motivated and qualified employees

Qualifications:

University degree in bioscience or business/MBA or PhD preferred. Advanced degree in bioscience, medicine, business, and/or economicsMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry with solid sales management and marketing experienceStrong scientific background or acquired skills in OncologyProficiency in Hungarian and EnglishDemonstrate ethics and integrityAbility to drive results and focus on customers and patientsCapability to make rapid disciplined decisionsAct with courage and candorBuild talent and foster collaboration within the scientific communityDemonstrated growth mindset and willingness to pioneer new ways of working, such as Agile, Digital, and Data-driven solutions

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the Oncology business unit and meet the above qualifications, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

01/20/2025

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Requisition ID:R318678