AstraZeneca Hiring for Sales Manager Gulf – Saphnelo Job at Dubai Full Time

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Sales Manager Gulf – Saphnelo

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

Has responsibility for sales of overall geography. The focus is on business/people management and execution of brand strategy while building AZ reputation in the Rheumatology society. Responsible for identifying business opportunities and coaching the sales team, directly supervises a group of product specialists.

This position is based in UAE.

What you’ll do

Sales Management:

• Based on corporate objectives, breakdown the sales target and resource budgets on his/her team ensuring resources are directed to territories of greatest potential, monitor the performance and investment accordingly.
• Communicate clearly the Company vision, field tactics and objectives to the sales force for the promoted products.
• Ensure the optimum phasing of the sales objectives against the timelines considering the market dynamics.
• Regularly review achievement of sales teams against targets & time phasing, initiate appropriate actions to ensure performance is in line with company objectives. ( Biweekly check, Monthly review)
• Ensure enlistment of newly launched and key products in hospitals and clinics through strong planning and CFT alignment.
• Lead the team to provide Accurate Monthly Forecasting in collaboration with the Sales operation team and head of Public KAMs with close monitoring of the team.

Business Planning and Strategy Development:

• Cooperate with marketing heads, conduct SWOT analysis of market / competitors to identify regional / national business opportunities and produce POA with CFT heads including field tactics for promoted products.
• Monitor business plans to ensure appropriateness of intended actions, implementation.
• Proactively anticipate and addresses opportunities / obstacles that may impact results together with POA aligned with CFT heads.

Access & Tender Management:

• Develop Deep understanding of the full access process and Key stakeholder in PVT, INS and MOH.
• Cooperate with MA Lead to build and closely monitor an acceleration plan for AZ products access in all Sectors
• Alignment with Head of Sales Operation PVT & Public to ensure continuous availability of AZ Product for patients in all sectors
• Leverage KEEs relationships to gain market intelligence on market trends and evolution to assist successful formulary enlisting in timely manner.
• Manage with CFT AZ products in all sectors ensuring the optimum supply & availability in all accounts PVT, INS & MOH.
• Manage PUBLIC sector’s tenders and work with tender manager and supply department to secure AZ business and access of AZ products to patients.

Team Coaching & Development:

• Ensure recruitment and training guidelines are in place for his/her team, identifying competencies required for position success and ensuring training delivers required competencies.
• Identifies candidates with required competencies and in a timely manner & through the company process.
• Implement and ensure performance management culture across his/her team and regularly communicate and monitor measurable performance objectives.
• Identify/retain key talents and submit consistent poor performers to a leaver process.
• Conduct semi-annual performance review with his/her team, ensure Q check in’s review for Med. Reps.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance team motivation and retain talents.
• Reward and recognize strong performance.

Customer Focus and Service:

• Ensure his/her customer database is in place profiling customers against potential for business.
• Maintain contact and relationship with key accounts/customers ( 12 DFV per month)
• Ensure that MRs understand and comply with AZ Code of Conduct.

Reporting & Administration:

• Ensure availability of meaningful and accurate sales statistics that supports business monitoring and improvement.
• Submit Monthly Reports to Franchise Head ( FH) commenting on deviations from Business Plan and intended actions.
• Monitor his/her team’s administration / expenses ensuring these comply with guidelines, budget, local regulatory requirements and the AZ Code of Conduct.
• Monitor monthly reports to ensure relevance and implementation of intended actions.
• Regularly review the performance with FH and present in Squad meetings identifying the gabs & Opportunities with a clear POA.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Maintain highest ethical standards and work in a spirit of AstraZeneca Code of Ethics, following rules & norms set by corporate policies
• Ensure that all conducted activities are done in accordance with local legislation and corporate standards.
• Timely report (as per respective procedures): health/environment/wellbeing related accidents; adverse events that you became aware about; change in status of your Conflict of Interest.

Essential for the role

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical Industry.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in managing people.
• Generating exceptional results by driving performance and collaborating across boundaries
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, financial management and written and oral communications skills
• Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset
• Solid and sustainable performance track record of achievements
• Demonstrated communication and platform skills
• Understanding of financial concepts and contracting issues including legal and best price implications
• Strong customer facing skills

Desirable for the role

• Specialty/Immunology Product experience (Top preference)
• Deep understanding of UAE market dynamics (Top preference)
• Launch Experience (Top Preference)
• Ability to manage Environment complexity.
• Business acumen especially Access & Key account Management
• Agility to effectively manage various therapy areas
• Enterprise mindset and market access capability

Only Candidates who are based in United Arab Emirates will be considered.

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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