Oncology Business Unit Director

AstraZeneca is one of the most fascinating biopharmaceutical companies in the world. From researchers to sales people, from lab technicians to the legal department, we all have a mission to turn ideas into science, science into revolutionary medicines that save and extend patients’ lives and benefit society. Our portfolio is solid and our pipeline is innovative with a focus on biological medicines in the Cardio-Metabolic, Respiratory and Oncology areas
- The Oncology therapy area at AstraZeneca is unparalleled. We have built and strategically acquired one of the most promising Oncology pipelines in the industry. You will be among inspiring oncology industry leaders who will keep you engaged and empower you to be the best. We seek out opportunities to push the boundaries of science for patients to create opportunities for life changing medicines._

**Purpose of this role**:
To lead and drive the performance of the Oncology Business for Brazil.

Responsible for setting a clear strategy (short, medium and long term) to drive growth and patient access, that engages the oncology team to deliver on priorities and builds strong team engagement.

Able to foster a team culture of high performance, patient centricity, trust and inclusion and manages the transformational change of culture and teams.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Oversees and directs the strategy and delivery of the oncology sales and marketing plan within a country/ region
- Responsible for budgetary setting, management and compliance
- Leads activities across multiple brands as required to optimize oncology sales and business performance
- Leads and develops the sales and marketing teams including but not limited to performance management, talent management and career development. Able to lead and influence cross functional teams to achieve Oncology goals.
- Develops short, medium
- and long-term goals and plans that enable delivery of the oncology sales and marketing plan within a country /region and which offers a compelling oncology sales proposition to patients
- Establishes, develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external customers as appropriate
- Represents the organisation at public occasions, eg conventions, and in interactions with external partners in order to present a positive image of the organisation
- Instils a strong patient centric approach and high-performance culture with a focus on culture transformation, inclusion and diversity and trust.
- Ensures that tactical leadership decisions are executed in Business Unit when agreed at SMT in order for the business to achieve its objectives
- Performance manages senior managers and identifies skill development opportunities for direct reports, together with appropriate succession planning
- Develop new partnerships with the ecosystem seeking opportunities for AstraZeneca growth through innovation

**Capabilities Required**:

- Drives results that outperform the market by driving strategic, financial and people performance
- Strategic marketing capabilities
- Leads with and demonstrates an enterprise mind
- Ability to collaborate across functions and roles
- Capability to lead change and transformation and build high performing and engaged teams (trust and engagement)
- Demonstrates a scientific mind set and in-depth knowledge of Oncology Therapy Area
- Able to define a clear strategy for both business growth and people development, and drive change according to the external business environment
- Strategic thinker and patient centric with an ability to influence stakeholders locally and globally

**Key Internal and External relationships**:

- BUD’s and SMT peers
- Oncology OBU leaders
- Medical Oncology team
- Market Access Oncology team
- Snr HRBP
- Finance Business Partner
- Commercial Excellence
- Customers & Suppliers

**Qualifications**:

- Academic background in science, medicine, economics
- MBA preferred

**Experience required**:

- Demonstrated Leadership experience in building culture and managing transformation of teams
- Solid experience in oncology with proven record in leading sizable sales organization with full P&L responsibility for a portfolio
- Solid experience in Oncology Marketing and has experience for both new brand and in-line brands
- Experience in successful product launches in Oncology with excellent understanding of the market and access.
- Experience leading cross-function collaboration esp. with Medical Affairs and Market Access teams
- Leadership experience with a proven track record of attracting, assessing and developing talent and optimising team performance
- Extensive knowledge of health care system