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Marketing Manager (Lung & GI Cancers)

Location Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey Job ID R-243448 Date posted 13/01/2026

Join AstraZeneca, a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company, as a Marketing Manager in our Oncology Business Unit. We are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are a community of problem-solvers, driven by curiosity and a passion for tackling complex challenges. This is your chance to drive change, challenge norms, and make an impact.

As a Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining short and long-term strategies through effective customer segmentation, market analysis, and competitor analysis. You will lead your team in planning strategic marketing and operational plans to support the implementation of these strategies. You will also ensure effective communication with global product teams and medical associations. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving performance and ensuring the implementation of brand operational plans.

Background & Qualifications ​

·University degree from a reputable university

·Minimum 5 years of experience in Marketing in a pharmaceutical company

·Experience in the Oncology Therapeutic Area is essential

·Advanced command of written and spoken English​

·Strong organizational and analytical skills, able to multitask and meet deadlines

·Solid business acumen and management experience

·Demonstrated relationship development and management capability

·Excellent communication and presentation skills

·No restriction to travel frequently and must have a valid driving license

·No military obligation for male candidates  

Summary of Job Description

·Ensuring that TA's short and long-term strategies are defined through effective segmentation, market and IQVIA analysis and follow-up of short and middle-term trends and development in TA in a manner to maximize the sales figures and profit margins of the TA brands through their life cycle. Structuring these strategies to ensure growth that is profitable and consistent with AZTR business plans and commercial approaches.

·Directing his/her team while planning the strategic marketing and operational plans and activities to provide maximum support in implementing the planned strategy and reaching the targeted sales figures.

·Ensuring that the defined short and middle-term sales and market share growth targets are reached for the therapeutic areas in his/her responsibility and meanwhile working in synergy to provide maximum benefit to the other therapeutic areas in AZTR.

·Assuming the leadership of the Brand Team created with the participation of the Sales Management, Medical Department, Regulatory & Market Access Department and other functions in his/her area of responsibility; organizing regular meetings; coordinating the decision-making process in meetings and driving performance by ensuring that the decisions made, and brand operational plans are implemented.

·Maintaining effective communication with the global product teams for reasons such as sharing information and good/effective practices etc.

·Ensuring uninterrupted and appropriate scientific communication with the Medical Associations and customers through coordination with the other therapeutic areas within AZTR.

·Contributing to the communication, strategy development, and implementation as a member of the AZTR Leadership team and acting as an active member of the Leadership Group.

·Build a high-performance culture; coach and develop oncology analytics capabilities; lead resource and succession planning.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to advancing societal change by building diverse teams and cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging. We believe in taking smart risks, embracing continuous change, and developing game-changing ideas. Our pipeline is one of the deepest and broadest in the industry, with cutting-edge science and life-changing medicines. We are at the forefront of the fast-moving Oncology industry, ensuring rapid decision-making and laser-focused investment.

Are you ready to step up, innovate, and make your mark on the healthcare ecosystem? Join us at AstraZeneca and be part of our journey to transform the future of Oncology. Apply now!

Where can I find out more?

Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazenecaturkiyekariyer/

Date Posted

14-Jan-2026

Closing Date

29-Apr-2026

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.

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