Franchise Lead

Do you have expertise in, and passion for science, working in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic, Respiratory, or Immunology, and thrive on making a difference for patients and healthcare providers? If so, AstraZeneca’s Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit could be your next career destination_

**ABOUT ASTRAZENECA**

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. 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. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. Our strategic priorities reflect how we are working to deliver our strategy and achieve our Purpose. As a workforce, we are the catalyst for our values: we are entrepreneurial; we do the right thing; we play to win; we put patients first and we follow the science. As a company we appreciate and take great pride in each team member where every person is brought together through shared values, that underpins a shared purpose. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energised.
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. Join the fastest-growing pharmaceutical in our markets, set up to fuel further growth. Be part of our shared ambition and pride: our strong heritage, our turnaround story, and early investment and commitment in International markets. There’s no better place to feel inspired and energized.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

When we put unexpected 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. We are driven by learning. There's no room for egos here: we're an open-minded team, willing to share and willing to listen. We thrive on working seamlessly and inclusively across our different functions. It's the diversity of perspectives and opportunities that fuels our passion for lifelong learning. You are about to join a dynamic commercial team that brings together deep scientific knowledge and strong commercial instincts. Here, collaboration and innovative thinking fuel an environment where challenges are seen as opportunities, and everyone is empowered to step up, adapt quickly, and take full ownership of their goals. We value curiosity, a growth mindset, and a willingness to go beyond the ordinary to deliver meaningful results for patients and our business.

Join us at AstraZeneca and be part of a team that is making a real difference in patients' lives every day.

**What you’ll do**

Based in Johannesburg, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our BioPharma Business Unit (BBU), focusing on therapeutic areas such as Cardio-Renal-Metabolic, Respiratory, and Immunology. You will shape and execute commercial strategies, inspire and develop your team, and build impactful collaborations with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and payors. By developing an in-depth understanding of the regional disease landscape, patient pathways, and emerging treatment options, you will identify opportunities to enhance patient outcomes, promote innovative solutions, and support earlier and more equitable access to care. Your leadership will ensure that our scientific advances translate into real, meaningful improvements for patients, while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and customer-centricity throughout your team.

The Franchise Lead - Biopharmaceutical Business Unit (Franchise Lead: BBU), South Africa role leads the Biopharma Business Unit for South Africa. This role directly leads the private market BBU sales & marketing teams in South Africa. The Franchise Lead: BBU will directly manage the SA, Sales and Marketing teams, including performance management, talent management and monitors sales and marketing team activities such as long-range planning, pricing, promotions, pro-actively identifying business opportunities, and driving recommendations to drive and develop business. The Franchise Lead: BBU is ultimately accountable for managing overall South Africa private market sales and marketing performance and for delivering P&L of the respective Brands/portfolio and the contributing results for the territory. The role further s