Are you a marketing lead with a passion for patient outcomes? Would you like to apply your expertise to support an experienced team in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the place for you!

About AstraZeneca

Here you are encouraged to make a difference. Everyone contributes with a unique skill set and passion for an industry that improves lives by delivering truly impactful medicines. It is an exciting place to be doing crucial work at the forefront of biopharmaceutical science.

What you’ll do
Join our CVRM marketing team where we have established brands as well as multiple targets in our groundbreaking pipeline. Our team’s vision is to be leaders & valued partners in CVRM science and clinical practice supporting peoples’ health. We deliver this value through medical excellence, being patient focused and improving patients’ lives. We are confident we can change the practice of medicine and redefine diabetes, cardiovascular and renal treatment.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Marketing to lead the marketing strategy and execution for the Forxiga brand and its indications along with upcoming pipeline. The successful candidate will report directly to the CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) Business Unit Director, leading a marketing team and will be responsible for driving the growth and success of the portfolio.

This is a full time, permanent role based from Sydney.

Essential for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, with a proven track record of in a marketing lead role

• Product launch experience

• Proven leadership and strategic planning skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization.

• Proven understanding of marketing principles, market research, and digital marketing strategies.

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret market data, customer insights, and performance metrics to drive informed marketing decisions.

• Demonstrable communication, presentation, and interpersonal strengths.

Desirable for the role

• MBA or advanced degree

• Experience in the cardiovascular, renal, or metabolism therapeutic areas is highly desirable.

• Knowledge and expereince of the ANZ

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find inspiring and passionate colleagues who are encouraged to reach their full potential. Leaders live the company’s Purpose and Values and earn colleagues’ respect by doing the right thing. The speak-up culture will help you feel empowered and appreciated for your work. This is a place with life-long learning and opportunity at the core, which fosters rewarding and career-defining work. We believe that a healthy work environment leads to healthier levels of productivity. Committed to employee wellbeing, we ensure our employees enjoy various activities and programmes that promote health, well-being, motivation and job satisfaction. It’s all part of our constant mission to be a ‘Great Place to Work’.

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 insights and thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours!
• If you’re curious to know more please reach out to Danielle Jones.

Where can I find out more?

• Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/
• Visit our websites https://www.astrazeneca.com/ and https://www.astrazeneca.com.au/

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.

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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.