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Director Marketing Company Account Manager (MCAM), MEA

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

ROLE SUMMARY

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines, having more than 20 brands for the treatment of diseases in different therapeutic areas like Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular, Diabetes and Oncology. AZ is living a total transformation worldwide through a science-led innovation strategy.

The Director Marketing Company Account Manager (MCAM) is a vital member of our Global Supply Chain & Strategy (GSC&S) team. This role serves as the primary link between the Marketing Company (MC) and Operations, ensuring seamless communication and alignment with our strategic goals. As an expert in demand management, the MCAM leverages AstraZeneca's commercial strategies, supply resources, and operational capabilities to drive business insights and create supply solutions that support our bold ambitions.

In this role, you will work closely with Commercial and Finance teams to balance demand and supply plans, proactively addressing challenges and opportunities. Your expertise will help shape the future of our supply chain, ensuring that we meet the needs of patients and healthcare providers worldwide.

Adhering to AstraZeneca's Code of Conduct and key global policies, including the Global SHE Policy, Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption Policy, and People Policy, is essential. If you manage people, you'll also follow the Manager Accountabilities Framework to lead with integrity and excellence.

What you’ll do

• Global Supply Chain Planning: Support the global supply chain planning process, including parameter setting, master data quality, governance, arbitration/allocation setting, business continuity plans, and new product launch planning.
• Demand Management: Contribute to all four principles of demand management (planning demand, communicating demand, influencing demand, and prioritizing/managing demand) and ensure market intelligence is captured and documented.
• Forecast Validation: Accountable for forecast validation and challenging, customer service level targets, and collaboration related to supply issue management/product availability.
• Balanced Scorecard Strategies: Ensure that all relevant Marketing Company (MC) balanced scorecard strategies and priorities are supported.
• Operations Strategies Representation: Represent Operations strategies related to product enhancements and improvements, such as packaging initiatives, product security, and asset strategy.
• Business Links and Relationships: Develop strong business links, relationships, and influence with the Marketing Company at various levels.
• Customer Service Level Agreements: Set and review customer service level agreements with Commercial annually.
• New Product Launch Volumes: Partner with MC stakeholders regarding the development of new product launch volumes, pipeline fill, asset change, and product discontinuation volume management.
• Forecast Quality Performance: Drive improvements to forecast quality performance through collaboration with the MC.
• Supply Chain Monitor Process: Execute responsibilities in the Supply Chain Monitor process for stock-out management and reporting.

Essential for the role

• Extensive Experience: At least 10 years of work experience in supply chain management, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong Business Acumen: Proficiency in business planning, analysis, and cross-functional team experience.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and present information.
• Project Management Skills: Capability to set goals, plan, and manage projects efficiently.
• Certifications: Holding a CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) certification is preferable.
• Regional Knowledge: Familiarity with MEA (Middle East and Africa) markets and healthcare systems.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to develop strong business links and influence at various levels within the organization.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to validate and challenge forecasts and demand volumes.
• Customer Service Orientation: Experience in setting and reviewing customer service level agreements.
• Compliance and Governance: Adherence to company policies and governance processes.

Desired for  the role

• MEA markets knowledge
• Knowledge of health care system or experience with pharmaceutical business
• Above Country / Regional project management experience
• Involvement in previous regional roles/ tasks is desired

Role Location, either

• Cairo, Egypt
• Dubai, UAE
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s 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. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t 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 it’s yours.

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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.