Inhaled Brand Director, International Markets

Inhaled Brand Director, International Markets
Location: Dubai UAE

Are you ready to make a bold impact in the pharmaceutical industry? Join us as the Inhaled Brand Director for International Markets and be part of a dynamic team driving growth and innovation. Based in Dubai, UAE, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping international brand strategies and fuelling our shared ambition. With a strong heritage and commitment to international markets, there's no better place to feel inspired and energized!

Accountabilities

• Drive global inhaled portfolio strategy and build brand value propositions by integrating customer, market, and competitive insights.

• Guide and partner with in-country teams and leaders to develop robust brand strategies and business cases to achieve our financial targets and ambition for 2030.

• Lead coordination and communication with cross-functional teams on international brand objectives and implementation.

• Support local market capability-building to establish commercial presence and ensure market access through partnerships, engagement, and mapping.

• Generate insights to assess commercial opportunities and adopt a patient-centric brand strategy and campaign.

• Monitor and analyse performance across top markets and key sales and disease indicators.

• Provide hands-on and strategic leadership in driving robust launches and brand adoption in key countries.

• Support capability building in key markets and share best practices, especially around launch success, principles, and execution.

Essential Skills/Experience

• You have a graduate level degree in sciences or business

• Experience in brand marketing and product launches

• Solid understanding of commercialization, pricing, and access to market

• Project management skills with the ability to lead, plan, and drive the execution of business strategy and tactics

• Agility to lead and communicate across geographical and cultural boundaries in multiple time zones

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry at an above-country role, preferably with experience in COPD

• Experience in project management of cross-functional teams in emerging markets

In Office Requirement:

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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, you will find a workplace where high standards meet complex challenges. Our collective spirit fosters support and motivation, empowering you to make your mark. With a focus on sustainability, you can contribute to a future that extends beyond business projects. Here, you can pursue your ambitions with confidence, knowing you're part of a responsible, value-led organization.

So, what’s next:

Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!

Date Posted

08-Jul-2025

Closing Date

09-Jul-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.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.