Disease Area Lead, Oncology Bulgaria

Disease Area Lead Oncology - Bulgaria

Location:Sofia Bulgaria

AstraZeneca is a global science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery development and commercialisation of prescription Oncology we are on a mission to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. We innovate and compete with urgency driven by our commitment to patients and guided by our values:We follow the science. We put patients first. We play to win. We do the right thing. We are entrepreneurial.

The Opportunity

We are looking for aDisease Area Lead Oncologyto join our team inSofia Bulgaria. Reporting to theFranchise Head Oncology Balkans this is a senior strategic leadership role with full ownership of the oncology franchise strategy and performance within the local Marketing Company.

AsDisease Area Lead you will be the strategic owner of the franchise setting the long-term direction driving the growth agenda and aligning all functions behind a unified franchise vision. You will lead and operate effectively within a matrix organisation driving alignment acrossMedical Market Access Sales Diagnostics and Regulatoryfunctions and providing strategic direction toBrand ManagersandKey Account Managersto ensure high-quality execution in market. This role sits at the intersection of strategic leadership commercial accountability and people development and is critical to AstraZenecas ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

What You Will Do

Strategic and Commercial Planning

• Own and drivethe overall oncology franchise strategy and long-term growth agenda in alignment with theFranchise Head Oncology Balkans

• Leadbusiness and strategy planning including forecasting market analysis and pricing and reimbursement strategy ensuring critical success factors for Bulgaria are met

• Leadthe creation of innovative and highly effective strategic brand plans grounded in a deep understanding of the patient journey

• Developclear country value propositions for patients and healthcare professionals ensuring full alignment with the Global brand team strategy

• Providestrategic direction and ensure high-quality execution throughBrand Managersand cross-functional teams anticipating marketplace changes and maximising growth opportunities

• Lead or overseeall product launches and line extensions within the franchise

• Overseebudget management for all brands within the franchise

Cross-Functional and Franchise Leadership

• Lead and aligncross-functional teams acrossMedical Market Access Sales Diagnostics and Regulatoryto deliver franchise priorities through a single coherent franchise vision

• Implementa cross-functional account planning and customer engagement strategy regularly evaluating effectiveness and exploring innovative approaches

• Build and maintainstrong external relationships within the oncology community including withKOLs patient organisations and healthcare systems

• Source and engageexternal agencies and suppliers in conjunction withProcurementandBrand Manager(s) to enhance brand and franchise performance

Sales Management

• Agree and deliveron growth sales and operational targets for the franchise

• Work with Key Account Managersto identify and prioritise strategically valuable accounts and develop account strategies aligned with franchise direction and the national regulatory environment

• Monitorbusiness plan implementation andKAMsales performance to ensure profitability and KPIs are achieved as planned

People Leadership and Capability Building

• Builda high-performing franchise team through active coaching mentoring and structured capability development forBrand Manager(s)andKey Account Manager(s)

• Develop and implementpeople plans that ensure both immediate franchise success and long-term talent development

• Promotea culture of diversity lifelong learning collaboration and psychological safety enabling individuals to reach their full potential and contribute to shared success

• Managemanpower costs effectively within the franchise

Compliance

• Ensureall franchise activities comply with theAZ Code of EthicsGlobal External Interactions PolicyPrivacy Policy external regulations and internal policies

• Monitor and reinforcecompliance by team members and third parties and promptly address and report instances of non-compliance

• Completeall required training including product examinations on time

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements

• University degreeinMedicine Pharmacy or a Life Sciences discipline with a minimum of5 years relevant experiencein an innovative pharmaceutical company

• Proven people leadership experience including directly managing coaching and developing team members such asBrand ManagersandKey Account Managers

• Proven experienceleading cross-functional teams and operating effectively within matrix organisations acrossMedical Market Access Diagnostics Sales and Regulatory

• Proven abilityto drive change and lead teams through complex fast-moving commercial environments

• Strong understandingof the Bulgarian healthcare system including reimbursement pathways and market access dynamics

• Abilityto integrate scientific knowledge with external and internal insights to develop patient-centred brand strategies communicate complex clinical information effectively and build lasting stakeholder relationships

• Proven abilityto develop localised marketing solutions that translate global strategy into local market needs

• Abilityto set and achieve strategic franchise goals lead forecasting processes and define sales cost and operational targets

• Abilityto provide high-quality input toSenior Managementand oversee organisational processes and budgets

• Strategic and creative thinking with proven leadership communication presentation and negotiation skills

• FluencyinBulgarian and English both written and spoken

• Valid driving licence

Desirable Requirements

• ExperienceinOncologyOncology Brand Management or another specialty or innovative therapy area with strong commercial experience across marketing and/or sales functions

• Experiencein omnichannel and/or digital marketing

• Experiencein sales or sales management

• Learning agilityand resilience

• Strong patient orientationand a collaborative inclusive working style

• Experiencein market access and/or policy-shaping projects

What To Expect

• Location:Sofia Bulgaria

• Reports to:Franchise HeadBC Oncology Balkans

• Team scope:Manager of a team with5-8 direct and indirect reports

• Travel:Approximately30%for business trips and conferences

• Geographic remit:Bulgaria

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.