Associate Brand Manager

About AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical business that discovers, develops, and commercialises prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and unleash their entrepreneurial spirit. We foster an inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and we are always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. About the Oncology Team Our Oncology team is one of a kind. We have an unmatched winning mentality and a determined drive to be number one. We achieve our ambitions through collaboration with other departments, markets, and sectors, gaining knowledge and truly understanding emerging market models and mindsets. With a growth mindset, we take on multiple roles, make quick decisions, and achieve our aims faster. What You Will Do The successful candidate will lead the commercialisation of assigned brands in South Africa by developing and implementing the marketing strategy, operational marketing mix, and tactics to achieve the brand ambition and deliver budgeted or above‑budget sales growth. In this role you will be closely involved in launches of new indications and LINEX activities aligned to the growth of our existing oncology product portfolio. Job Description Design, implement, and evaluate the marketing activities for assigned products within a given product line, including distribution channel solutions such as digital, social media, and inside sales. Assist in reviewing marketing programmes and help implement changes. Support the analysis of market data to identify key segment drivers. Work in conjunction with promotional and direct‑to‑consumer teams. Typical Accountabilities Will Include Champion the brand among office and field colleagues, as well as external customers, to ensure the Brand Plan delivers crucial short‑term growth and long‑term brand success. Drive launch excellence for new indications and brands allocated to you. Design, implement, and evaluate marketing activities for the assigned brand, which may include distribution channel solutions. Align global strategic brand plans with local customer and market insights to develop tailored and effective local brand strategy, brand messages, and tactical plans. Liaise closely with the sales team to gather market and customer feedback, embed campaigns, and provide brand vision and leadership. Ensure full understanding of the rationale and insights underpinning campaigns, messages, and marketing actions, and demonstrate how field input was used in material development. Maximise the use of all commercial and medical channels by developing brand materials (digital and print) and activities through cross‑functional collaboration. Continuously embed customer and market insights into all brand activities by synthesising qualitative feedback from various sources (market research reports, promotional analyses, customer insights, field insights) with quantitative feedback from data sources and reports. Work with analysts to assess market data and identify key segment drivers, growth opportunities, and business threats. Liaise with cross‑functional team members and external agencies to ensure full communication and successful execution of marketing plans. Manage the budget for assigned brand(s), maintaining an outlook that supports corporate sustainability. Be the product, competitor, and market expert for the assigned brand. Essential Skills And Experience Required Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific Field or related. Must have 2 years plus experience as a brand manager in the Pharma Scientific field. Preference will be given to applicants who have previous oncology experience. Experience in Insight/Market Research & brand forecasting. Previous Sales experience. Experience managing complex projects. Proven brand management experience. Experience in launching new pharma products in a market. Desirable MBA in relevant field. Previous Oncology/Specialty care, Multi‑national Pharma companies. Understanding of the South African Healthcare environment. Why AstraZeneca? We are proud to have achieved Top Employer certification in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, as well as our Best Place to Work certification in Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, and Senegal. It is the fourth year South Africa and Kenya have been awarded the Top Employer certification. Among the world’s top 30 workplaces in 2023, this distinction confirms our commitment to sustaining people, partnerships, and employee engagement while fostering an innovative workplace environment. 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 is 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 Click the link to apply no later than 28 November 2025 and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE? Our social media: Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Closing Date 28-Nov-2025 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr