ranchise Manager - Oncology

Location: Dublin -Ireland

Type: Permanent

Competitive salary and benefits

Introduction to role

Are you ready to transform the lives of people living with cancer? At AstraZeneca, we are more than just a leading pharmaceutical company; we are a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical powerhouse dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing life-changing medicines. As a Franchise Manager in the Oncology Therapy area, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of cancer care. This is your chance to lead brand marketing and field sales teams, driving commercial excellence and making a tangible impact on patients' lives. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities

As a Franchise Manager, you will be responsible for:

Challenge the status-quo to develop and articulate the strategic long-term Franchise vision, maintain a long-term focus, identify marketed changes and new growth opportunities to maximise portfolio and brand potential

Be a change agent to build the franchise Unit of the future by implementing innovative business models, identifying future fit capabilities and leading transformation, including innovation and digital technology adoption

Ensure launch readiness for new upcoming launches

Build and maintain relationships internally (with global, region and local) and championing cross functional team working. This also includes alliance workings and how we work and operate with alliance partners.

Ensure that strong external relationships across KEEs, as well as other key stakeholders, are built and maintained

Manage and oversee the development of an effective brand strategy and marketing plan for all brands, and ensure successful operational execution across the market including KPI tracking and Medium term planning delivery

Develop local business plan across the Therapeutic Area portfolio in line with global strategy and local needs

Prepare sales forecasts and establish and implement sales targets

Lead and monitor product launches, tracking KPIs and budget implementation to ensure success

Develop the franchise team; lead allocation and deployment of resources, drive talent development and performance management with a forward-looking view of future required capabilities including talent planning and capability assessments, coaching and mentoring direct reports, succession planning and oversight of recruitment

Manage operational sales & marketing budgets

Proactively identify, assess and manage risk (commercial, compliance, reputational, operational) within the Franchise unit and beyond

As a member of the Oncology Leadership Team, act as a role model in the business for compliance within the business and ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are executed within own team and exemplify AZ values and comply with AZ internal policies.

Essential Skills/Experience

Degree or equivalent experience Qualified

Full Driving License

Significant pharmaceutical commercial experience with a strong performance track record.

Strong sales and/or marketing leadership with a successful track record of growing market share.

Self-starter, problem solver, responsible for own actions and results.

Demonstrated leadership of a team and/or organisational initiatives.

Desirable Skills/Experience

MBA

Scientific Degree or equivalent experience

Pharmaceutical Sales experience

Pharmaceutical brand management experience

Strong track record of both Sales and Marketing team leadership

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca is where innovation meets passion! We are committed to fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated by evolving to an outcomes-based model. Our broad view ensures no patient is left behind, from early diagnosis to survivorship. With a deep pipeline and ground breaking science, we empower our teams to take calculated risks and make groundbreaking moves. Here, you have the opportunity to develop into a pioneering leader, supported by a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Ready to make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem? Apply now and join us in transforming patient experiences worldwide!

Ready to make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem? Apply now and join us in transforming patient experiences worldwide!

Date Posted

14-Oct-2025

Closing Date

28-Oct-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Franchise Manager - Oncology

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