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    Vaccine Account Manager

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.

ROLE SUMMARY

Successfully manage Vaccine Innovative Product/s across the assigned territory/region through engagement with relevant internal & external stakeholders, delivering patient focused detailing tailored for HCPs, ensuring in time availability of products for patients, support product formulary enlisting & ensure expedited access to patients in key accounts.The candidate will also assist Franchise head & FLSL in overseeing successful design & implementation of commercial strategies to deliver performance through End-To-End solutions driven approach to account management.Based in Riyadh – KSAReports directly to V&I Franchise head.

What you’ll do

Deliver commercial strategies in a defined territory & offer the appropriate solutions for AZ vaccines & Immune therapies implementation across GCC .

Drive End-To-End patient solutions & tracking to support the product supply process & coordinate with supply chain and key account teams to ensure product availability and manage the products shelf-life.Ensure operational excellence through monitoring the procurement process and implementing effective tracking to insure smooth supply.Deliver commercial strategies in a defined territory & offer the appropriate solutions for AZ vaccines & Immune therapies implementation & access to patients.Monitor product performance monthly and recommend required actions through developing and effectively executing a robust territory business plan aligned to commercial sales strategy.Work closely with FH & tender team in managing Tenders submission throughout their different phases (from preparation submission and awarding)Maximize the vaccines uptake in the national programs & protocols.Lead educational activities/campaign with partnership with health authorities to increase vaccination advocacy & patient mobilization.Implementing innovation and digital health solutions with health authorities & in key accounts .Support marketing team in specific tasks & driving premium implementation of the annual operational plan, including new campaigns development and roll out based on market needs while securing necessary medical & regulatory approvals.Outstanding market intelligence & initiate the forecasting process in alignment with the key account and marketing teams to reflect the actual market demand.Conduct frequent effective external meetings and interactions with HCPs to drive disease & product awareness /education.Prioritization of efforts & resources through robust market segmentation & targeting of assigned territory to optimize activities.Master implementation of patient focused detailing through excellence in product & disease knowledge with the use of full collaterals.

Stakeholders’ management

Develop and implement plans for stakeholders’ development & engagement in alignment with Franchise head .Report on the status of implementation of the tactical plan to internal customers.Establish and maintain strong customer relationships.

Collaborating and Influencing others

Work collaboratively across functional areas, serving as a resource within the region and by leveraging the expertise of others.Act as a liaison between cross-functional team , persuading, convincing or motivating a targeted audience through collaboration and direct or indirect influence.

Corporate Responsibility:

Maintain highest ethical standards and work in a spirit of AstraZeneca Code of Ethics, following rules & norms set by corporate policies.Ensure that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.Timely report (as per respective procedures): health/environment/wellbeing related accidents; adverse events that you became aware about; change in status of your Conflict of Interest.

Only applications based in KSA will be considered.

Essential for the role

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent.Internal Candidates: Minimum 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in the Saudi market with sales management, Key account management or Market access experienceExternal Candidates: Minimum 3 years of Vaccines market experience in the Saudi market, of which 1 year in managerial role in sales management, Key account management or Market accessStrong performance track record.Demonstrated strong oral, written and group communication skills.Interpersonal skills – Influencing, negotiation, collaboration and team workEffective analytical thinking, problem solving and decision makingPlanning and organization skillsLeadership & autonomy to initiate & execute responsibility under minimum guidance.

Desirable for the role

Vaccines experienceExperience in Gulf  MarketsStrong commercial background

Why AstraZeneca?

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. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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.

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Date Posted

27-يناير-2025

Closing Date

05-فبراير-2025

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.