Product Specialist

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Product Specialist – Oncology

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

Is responsible for generating clinical demand for Oncology brands with key accounts, pro-actively identifying business opportunities, presenting value propositions aligned to stakeholder needs and objectives, and recommending solutions to drive and develop business. Develop strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), Decision Making Unit (DMU), and potentially other stakeholders, based on a deep scientific understanding of the issues in order to identify the best opportunities for any part of AZ's Oncology portfolio to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.

Allocates own time for 90% - be in field; 10% office-based

What You’ll Do

• Develop account strategy and plans:
• Identify opportunities and strategies to improve positioning of AZ's Oncology products at a local level
• Work with Franchise Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to meet targets and further improve positioning of AZ's Oncology products at a local level
• Create deep stakeholder relationships:
• Engage Oncology HCPs in dialogue about approved indications, product efficacy / safety profiles and treatment protocols to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients
• Establish and maintain ongoing, long term collaborative relationships with stakeholders
• Share stakeholder insight and information within AZ to strengthen relevant activities, e.g., product development, marketing, sales efforts
  
  
  

Build capability and knowledge in healthcare eco-system:

• Build knowledge and understanding about AZ's overall Oncology value proposition, and product's labeled indications and efficacy data among all relevant stakeholders in the MDT and DMU
• Utilize different communication approaches, techniques and channels to help build knowledge in the MDT and DMU, including
• Conduct science-based discussions with the HCP as per the approved indications of AZ's products
• Arrange multidisciplinary workshops for physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Arrange and coordinate effective speaker programmes with physician advocates and KOLs
  
  
  

Deliver on plans and achieve sales goals on budget

• Drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts meet or exceed expectations while managing assigned budgets
• Successfully promote the benefits of AZ's Oncology brands, using fair balance messages and the appropriate mix of promotional tools
• Ensure AZ's products are optimally utilised in line with national/local guidelines and the product license
  
  
  

Corporate responsibility:

• Successfully complete all training requirements, including product examinations
• Comply with all external regulations and internal policies
• Maintains highest ethical standards and work in a spirit of AstraZeneca Code of Ethics, following rules & norms set by corporate policies
• Ensures that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.
• Timely reports (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 in Kuwait will be considered.

Essential For The Role

• 0-2 Years professional including relevant pharmaceutical sales experience
• Track record of multi-lateral projects execution in various contexts.
• Competitive mindset is a must.
• Basic Knowledge of Pharma Business nature
• Proven demonstration of Learning Agility and Excellence
• Proven demonstration of successful working in complex
• Patient centricity and passion to Oncological Care
• Customer value proposition
• Basic understanding of KA Management
• Impactful and Influencing Communication
• Demonstration of Decision making and problem-solving skills
  
  
  

Desirable for the role

• Previous Competitive business experience is a plus.
• Previous Institutional Business experience is a plus
• Previous Experience in either in Haematology, Cell Therapeutics or Oncology Therapy areas is a plus.
  
  
  

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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