Franchise Lead Cvrm (Remote)

Franchise Lead Cvrm | AstraZeneca | Austria

Are you ready to lead commercial activities and develop local brandstrategies? As a Franchise Lead CVRM (CardioVascularRenalMetabolic) , youwill proactively collaborate with global and regional teams, as well asother markets. You will lead and develop a dedicated sales and marketingteam, ensuring the implementation of a strong cross-functional accountmanagement approach to lead the franchise effectively.

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Franchise Lead Cvrm | AstraZeneca | Austria

Are you ready to lead commercial activities and develop local brand strategies? As a Franchise Lead CVRM (CardioVascularRenalMetabolic) , you will proactively collaborate with global and regional teams, as well as other markets. You will lead and develop a dedicated sales and marketing team, ensuring the implementation of a strong cross-functional account management approach to lead the franchise effectively.

Accountabilities

Leading commercial activities

Prepare Marketing Strategy
Support cross-functional collaboration
Develop and oversee the implementation of patient-centric omnichannel strategies
Direct teams to manage brand team meetings to ensure cross-functional working
Monitor Sales and Marketing targets and optimize execution

Develop local Brand strategy

Ensure alignment with global strategy
Review analyses of local market and competitor landscape to propose action plans
Ensure execution of operational plans and brand objectives
Deliver annual brand plans and detailed tactical/activity plans
Financial planning and forecasting (including long-term forecasts)
Direct team to evaluate customer insights and revise impactful campaigns and projects based on customer needs and market environment
Share innovations with other markets and cooperations
Develop KEE relationships and monitor them with Medical team members

Leadership

Lead and mentor Portfolio Specialist sales managers and Portfolio Specialist team by undertaking regular monthly double visits
Provide direct feedback post double visits
Motivate and empower the team
Performance management by setting clear targets and Sales metrics in alignment with strategies and company goals
Ensure timely execution and delivery of high-quality key account plans from direct reports
Ensure Capability Development

Essential Skills/Experience

Advanced Business Education in economic or natural sciences (master or PhD or equivalent experience)
At least 8 years proven work experience in commercial roles in the pharmaceutical industry including leadership roles
Demonstrated experience in line management
Excellent command in English and German (written and spoken)
Ability to plan strategically
Commercial awareness
Analytical business and audit reporting skills
Excellent project management skills
Excellent understanding of the Austrian market
Proficient MS Office
Ability to work with new technologies
Displays high levels of communication and interpersonal skills
Highly self-motivated, meticulous, able to work under pressure
Agility in managing dynamic work environment

We Offer:

Starting salary €105k per annum, in alignment to Collective Agreement for Trade (KV Handel 2025) (full-time basis)
Participation in company success through bonus payments
Electric car or alternative mobility options offered
Extensive social benefits, including such as employee assistance, corporate benefits, company pension and additional insurance provided
Family child care support extended to Vienna based employees
Hybrid, flexible working hours , 2 days per week working from home
Individual development opportunities

When we put diverse teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients, contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally. Our agile and entrepreneurial team of visionaries is trusted to innovate, experiment, and learn fast from failures. We thrive on energy and pace, always pushing forward with a winning mentality. Join us to craft the future of BioPharmaceuticals, improve patient outcomes, and be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous growth.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

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