AstraZeneca China Marketing MBA Graduate Program
In this exciting period of change within the Pharmaceutical Industry, our Marketing MBA Program aims to recruit a select number of top MBA graduates to supplement our Talent Pipeline and provide a source of commercially acumen, innovative and pioneer future Marketing Leaders who can help AZ meet these commercial challenges.
Who we are
We are a global innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company specialising in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of prescription medicines that make a meaningful difference in healthcare
We operate in over 100 countries and our medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide
We employ around 50,000 people worldwide
We conduct R&D across 3 continents and we invest over $4 billion in R&D each year
We manufacture in 16 countries
Our sales in 2012 totalled $28 billion
Header-quartered in Shanghai, AstraZeneca China present in major cities across China including
Hong Kong SAR with 8,000+ employees. AstraZeneca China is awarded Top Employer for 4th, consecutive years.
What's in it for you?
The Marketing MBA Program seeks to match the development needs of our talented participants with the actual business needs of the AZ China to produce "real" hands-on jobs from the start. We offer a thorough grounding within an organization known for its world-class excellence in Sales and Marketing execution and high levels of people performance and engagement.
Entry roles will often depend on experience prior to your MBA and will be tailored to meet development needs, e.g.Associate Brand Manager/Brand Manager. They will generally offer the opportunity to contribute immediately in meaningful roles while learning more about AstraZeneca and the pharmaceutical industry.
Keeping your career on track
Throughout your career, you will have regular opportunities to review your progress towards the achievement of challenging objectives and towards your individual development plan. You will receive both formal and informal feedback, and your performance and progress will be monitored centrally by senior management.
What we are looking for
We are looking for talented people who wish to pursue a career in marketing Function with the potential and ambition to become marketing leader in future.
This is a high-profile career track that requires individuals with strong business acumen and be conceptually capable, plus practical experience. Your ability to innovate, lead and communicate effectively with senior management will make you a highly visible individual within the company.
Job responsibilities forAssociate Brand Manager/Brand Manager
You will need to be full time MBA students with potential to advance, fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin, a clear interest in working in the pharmaceutical industry. Background in Pharmaceutical related fields, or have the sales/marketing experience in Pharmaceutical/device industry is preferred.
In addition, you will:Have high personal integrity and be willing to work operationally Have strong commercial and strategic acumen and analytical skills Have a track record of high impact within previous organizations Have the ability to lead and inspire, communicate well and influence Be a team player with energy, self-motivation Have a real desire to make a difference with relentless drive to deliver value
If you need more information about AstraZeneca China, please visit our website www.astrazeneca.comand www.astrazeneca.com.cn
If you are interested in this job, please send your resume to our HRBP.
The email address, lily.le@astrazeneca.com
The deadline is Mar.14th, 2014.
In this exciting period of change within the Pharmaceutical Industry, our Marketing MBA Program aims to recruit a select number of top MBA graduates to supplement our Talent Pipeline and provide a source of commercially acumen, innovative and pioneer future Marketing Leaders who can help AZ meet these commercial challenges.
Who we are
We are a global innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company specialising in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of prescription medicines that make a meaningful difference in healthcare
We operate in over 100 countries and our medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide
We employ around 50,000 people worldwide
We conduct R&D across 3 continents and we invest over $4 billion in R&D each year
We manufacture in 16 countries
Our sales in 2012 totalled $28 billion
Header-quartered in Shanghai, AstraZeneca China present in major cities across China including
Hong Kong SAR with 8,000+ employees. AstraZeneca China is awarded Top Employer for 4th, consecutive years.
What's in it for you?
The Marketing MBA Program seeks to match the development needs of our talented participants with the actual business needs of the AZ China to produce "real" hands-on jobs from the start. We offer a thorough grounding within an organization known for its world-class excellence in Sales and Marketing execution and high levels of people performance and engagement.
Entry roles will often depend on experience prior to your MBA and will be tailored to meet development needs, e.g.Associate Brand Manager/Brand Manager. They will generally offer the opportunity to contribute immediately in meaningful roles while learning more about AstraZeneca and the pharmaceutical industry.
Keeping your career on track
Throughout your career, you will have regular opportunities to review your progress towards the achievement of challenging objectives and towards your individual development plan. You will receive both formal and informal feedback, and your performance and progress will be monitored centrally by senior management.
What we are looking for
We are looking for talented people who wish to pursue a career in marketing Function with the potential and ambition to become marketing leader in future.
This is a high-profile career track that requires individuals with strong business acumen and be conceptually capable, plus practical experience. Your ability to innovate, lead and communicate effectively with senior management will make you a highly visible individual within the company.
Job responsibilities forAssociate Brand Manager/Brand Manager
- In line with plan assists brand manager in the implementation of critical external stakeholder activities, including advisory boards, symposia, CME’s, exhibitions, conferences and meetings.
- Monitors and measures implementation of the plan against agreed measures (i.e. market growth, AZ product growth and market share).
- Manages the forecasting and inventory process to ensure correct promotional item’s stock levels
- Listens actively to customers and sales force feedback
- Actively seeks feedback from the sales organization on campaign materials
- Identifies the need for market research (e.g. gaining customer insight, adoption tracking, test positioning and messages, message recall test, pricing etc.)
- Gathers market data on environment, epidemiology, customers & patients needs, treatment map, competitors.
- Conducts situation analysis, with input from internal & external stakeholders.
- Co-ordinates and conducts product training.
- Evaluates effectiveness of promotional material with field force then conduct Recall Test, and feedback to Brand Manager.
- Manages allocation of samples in line with product strategy, where relevant to the market.
- Plans and conducts field visits with sales team to monitor market dynamics and gather market intelligence / feedback.
You will need to be full time MBA students with potential to advance, fluency in English and Chinese Mandarin, a clear interest in working in the pharmaceutical industry. Background in Pharmaceutical related fields, or have the sales/marketing experience in Pharmaceutical/device industry is preferred.
In addition, you will:
If you need more information about AstraZeneca China, please visit our website www.astrazeneca.comand www.astrazeneca.com.cn
If you are interested in this job, please send your resume to our HRBP.
The email address, lily.le@astrazeneca.com
The deadline is Mar.14th, 2014.
