AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals
Director,BusinessUnitIreland(WESE)
“Director, Business Unit Ireland (WESE) at AstraZeneca. Skills: Business Unit Leadership, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Vision. Develop and articulate strategic long-term vision. Maintain long-term focus”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve financial results; Achieve sales targets; Achieve competitive performance; Maximise portfolio potential; Maximise brand potential; Ensure successful operational execution; Ensure success of product launches
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree qualification, Experience developing go-to-market models, Scientific and data-driven analytical thinking, Launch excellence capability, Substantial pharmaceutical industry experience, Business unit management experience, Experience partnering with Medical Affairs, Ability to develop and execute strategic vision, Effective financial management, Ability to lead and develop people, Ability to build networks, Manage relationships with stakeholders, Exemplify AstraZeneca Values and behaviours, Comply with Company Code of Conduct, Comply with AstraZeneca company policies, Comply with internal and external regulations
Nice to Have
Existing network of Ireland KEEs, Existing network of key stakeholders, International experience, MBA, Previous market experience in relevant Therapeutic Area
What You'll Do.
Develop and articulate strategic long-term vision
Maintain long-term focus
Identify market changes
Identify new growth opportunities
Maximise portfolio and brand potential
Build the Business Unit of the future
Implement innovative business models
Identify future fit capabilities
Adopt innovation and digital technology
Ensure early market preparation
Ensure organisational preparation
Ensure internal launch readiness
Build and maintain internal relationships
Champion cross functional team working
Manage alliance workings
Operate with alliance partners
Build and maintain external relationships
Manage and oversee brand strategy development
Manage and oversee marketing plan development
Ensure successful operational execution
Develop local business plan
Prepare sales forecasts
Establish sales targets
Implement sales targets
Lead product launches
Monitor product launches
Track budget implementation
Develop lead allocation
Develop deployment of resources
Drive talent development
Drive performance management
Assess future required capabilities
Assess future capabilities
Mentor direct reports
Oversee succession planning
Manage operational sales budgets
Manage marketing budgets
Proactively identify risk
Act as role model for compliance
Ensure legal requirements executed
Ensure regulatory requirements executed
Comply with AZ internal policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross functional team working; Global and regional teams; Senior Leadership Team
Process & Methodology
Launch excellence
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