Oncology Sales Manager

Description:

The Oncology Sales Manager (OSM) provides inspirational leadership and direction to the Sales Team to successfully exceed performance objectives aligned to AstraZeneca's strategic direction.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides inspirational leadership and direction to the Sales Team in order to successfully exceed performance objectives.

• Build strategic and long-term partnerships with relevant Oncology influencers and decision makers in the complex Oncology ecosystem.

• Collaboration across functional areas to drive positive patient outcomes that align to organizational objectives.

• Discover and meet the needs of internal and external customers by building relationships, identifying strategic business opportunities and delivering innovative solutions.

• Develop an impactful team through effective coaching and mentoring in a highly competitive environment.

• Build a motivating team culture which encourages continued growth and provides consistent recognition while challenging self and the team for continuous self-development in their current role and for future opportunities.

• Demonstrate strong business ethics, understand business principles and interpret resources available to make sound business decisions to help the team achieve standards of business excellence.

• Collect and report Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures

Essential Requirements

• University degree.

• Minimum of 7-10 years pharmaceutical experience with at least 2 as sales representative or in a customer facing role and 3+ years experience of team/people management.

• Track record of strong sales performance in Oncology or specialty care experience is preferred. Previous experience in an AstraZeneca Oncology Therapeutic Area would be an asset

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, financial management and written & oral communications skills.

• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.

• Experience launching new products or indications in a highly specialized market (Oncology, Specialty Care) is an asset

• Previous exposure and/or experience in other functional areas of the business, i.e., Sales Training, Customer Solutions, Diagnostics, Sales Operations, and Marketing is an asset

• Adaptability and strong advocate of change