JOB TITLE Senior Oncology Product Specialist
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. But were more than one of the worlds 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 youll 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
• Actively support Oncology nurses on relevant trainings, e.g., chemotherapy, testing solutions

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 utilized 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 based in Kuwait will be considered. Essential for the role

• 3 or more years of sales experience with a sound knowledge of account management, including relevant pharmaceutical sales experience.
• Track record of engaging key stakeholders in complex clinical environments, e.g., mid and senior level healthcare professionals, key accounts and the medical community
• Proven track record in influencing the stakeholder decision-making process in an ecosystem with multiple influential players / decision makers, with proven track record of creating value in complex DMU
• Proven demonstration of successful working in complex cross functional teams
• Patient centricity
• Customer value proposition
• Key Account management expertise
• Cross functional engagement
• Impact and Influence
• Decision making and problem solving

Desirable for the role

• Speciality and Institutional Business experience
• Experience in either in Haematology, Cell Therapeutics or Oncology Therapy areas is a plus.

Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, whats next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we cant 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 its yours.

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