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About the Role

As an Associate Director, you will lead the development and execution of the marketing vision for the Neurology portfolio, building long-term brand strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and aligning with global and local business objectives. You will lead cross-functional teams, including Sales, Medical, and Access, to drive integrated brand plans and maximize patient impact. You will represent the business unit in internal and external meetings, build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and stakeholders, and proactively address market challenges. Additionally, you will drive innovation in digital and omnichannel marketing, lead new product and indication launches, and achieve business goals through accurate forecasting and resource planning.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies for the Neurology brand portfolio, aligning with global and local objectives.
Oversee brand planning, positioning, and lifecycle management, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Sales, Medical, and Access.
Identify and evaluate new market opportunities and proactively address market challenges.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
Maximize ROI through marketing budget management, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
Lead new product and indication launches, including the development and execution of Go-to-Market plans.
Drive innovation in digital and omnichannel marketing, introducing new technologies and methodologies.
Oversee sales and demand forecasting, collaborating with relevant departments to ensure accuracy.
Ensure compliance with internal regulations, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all marketing activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher.
Over 5 years of marketing experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including Neurology or specialty areas.
Experience with digital transformation and omnichannel strategies.
Experience in brand management and leading cross-functional teams.
Strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Business-level English and Japanese proficiency.

Experience Level

5+ years of marketing experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or higher

About the Company

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company.
We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.
We are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, empowering employees to push boundaries, challenge convention, and unleash their entrepreneurial spirit.
We embrace differences and take bold actions to drive change for global healthcare and sustainability challenges.
We foster an inclusive culture where diverse thinking generates new opportunities and a commitment to lifelong learning, growth, and development.
Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.
Innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.
We are curious about science and the advancement of knowledge, find creative ways to approach new challenges, and are driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.
As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people.
We want colleagues to wake up excited about their day.
Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we promise to help you realise the full breadth of your potential.
Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others.
Together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day.
This is your life at AstraZeneca.

Equal Opportunity

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness.
The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law.
Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees.
To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com.
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