If you’re passionate about what science can do to make a difference to patients' lives and ready to discover what you can do – join us.

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life.

AstraZeneca's strategy in Acute Care as part of the Cardiovascular Renal Metabolic (CVRM) Business Unit pushes the boundaries of science and technology and focuses on ways to reduce morbidity, mortality and organ damage by addressing multiple risk factors across cardiovascular (CV) disease, life-threatening bleeds, diabetes and chronic kidney-disease indications. The patient-centric approach is reinforced by science-led life-cycle management programs and technologies, including early research into regenerative methods. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.

What you will do:

• The Customer Engagement Leader role is a field-based marketing position within the commercial US Biopharmaceutical Business unit (BBU) that will focus on commercial ESEs (External Scientific Experts) relationship engagement and management, building and developing brand advocacy, gathering and sharing key insights and supporting the strategic imperatives of the brand by influencing and shaping commercial success at regional and local levels.

• The position will report to the Director, US Customer Strategy.

You will be responsible for :

• ESE Customer Engagement: Identify and effectively engage a core group of National, Regional, and Community ESEs, using advanced scientific, communication and business skills that build advocacy of the brand. Support brand for projects requiring ESE engagement, guidance, and/or involvement. Plan and implement Advisory Boards and other ESE insight generating programs.

• Strategic Regional Marketing: Develop, design, and implement a Key Customer Marketing Action Plan (KC MAP) that aligns with brand strategic imperatives and is focused on achieving commercial objectives, generating insights, and building advocacy from key external thought leaders.

• Insights Generation: Generate timely and actionable customer insights that inform brand strategy, decision-making, and other important marketing initiatives. Raise market and institutional challenges/barriers and recommended solutions to cross-functional leadership partners as appropriate.

• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with field sales leadership (IAS and DSM’s), account directors, and other brand partners to develop and implement national, regional and local strategies and tactics based on geographic market needs and opportunities.

• Business Ethics and Acumen: Compliantly manage multiple program budgets, timelines, processes, and procedures while adhering to required policies and trainings/certifications.

Region covers West and Pacific Northwest including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and Colorado

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in Business, Marketing, or the Sciences

• 5 years of Pharmaceutical or Healthcare experience

• 3 years of Pharmaceutical Marketing and Promotions experience such as field sales, product marketing, or thought leader engagement

• Working knowledge of External Scientific Expert/Thought Leader engagement practices

• Clinical/scientific knowledge in complex disease states

• Experience developing strategy and completing against it

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills

• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Proven ability to manage large geographical territory

• Travel requirements: Willing to travel >50% of the time including overnight and weekend travel as required

Desirable Requirements

• Advanced Degree

• Prior experience and/or relationships within the Cardiovascular, Thrombosis, Neurology, GI and/or trauma area

• Prior experience in hospital sales, marketing and/or thought leader engagement

• Prior leadership experience and team management skills

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to assess and get results

• Preferable for an individual to live in one of the following cities/states and have close access to a major airport: Seattle- WA, Portland-OR, Los Angeles- CA, San Diego- CA, San Francisco- CA, Denver, CO

No company relocation assistance provided

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.

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $132,800 to $182,600. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.