Brand Manager (Saphleno) R&I - HCM

AstraZeneca.com

Office

Ho Chi Minh City

Full Time

Brand Manager (Saphleno) - R&I - HCM

The ideal candidate is a passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented team player who is committed to the success of our customers. Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca and AstraZeneca Vietnam

Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. Please visit astrazeneca.com and follow the Company on Twitter @AstraZeneca.

Astrazeneca Vietnam

As a Foreign Invested Enterprise with over 600 members, AstraZeneca is investing into Vietnam 360 million USD from 2020 to 2030 with a focus on reducing the burdens of non-communicable diseases, developing local talent, and uplifting the domestic biopharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Over the last three decades accompanying Vietnam’s sustainable development, AstraZeneca has run several impactful programmes in collaboration with the Government, Ministry of Health and healthcare partners to promote disease awareness, prevention and early detection. In recent years, AstraZeneca Vietnam has received several certificates of merit from the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, for excellent contributions to Vietnam’s vaccine diplomacy, fight against COVID-19 and advancement of cancer treatment and disease awareness. The company has also been recognized among Vietnam’s Top 100 Best Places to Work (2018 – 2024) with various other industry awards from BritCham, EuroCham, and government agencies.

What You’Ll Do

Job Description / Capsule

Manage the brand/therapeutic area: developing and implementing of marketing plans (brand strategic and operational plans, launch readiness plans) to achieve the brand objectives and outcomes.
Building and management P&L of brands/therapeutic area aligned with company objectives.

Typical Accountabilities

Developing and deploying strategies to achieve business’s goals, maintain/improve sales, profit, and market share, both with current and future indications.
Overseeing and developing messaging of relevant content to ensure tactical execution ladders up to brand imperatives.
Ensuring successful and timely execution of marketing brand plans; implementing key promotional tactics to drive the brand strategy and support overall brand goals.
Working effectively and closely with members of marketing and matrix team to ensure appropriate understanding and implementation of the product strategies.
Working collaboratively with medical, legal and promotional compliance teams to develop and execute high impact marketing materials.
Managing and work with external vendors to create personalized marketing campaigns.
Analysing market research, data sources, and interaction with key opinion leaders and customer-facing teams to mine customer insights.
Supporting development of brand digital strategy delivering channel insights and tactical recommendation and leading execution of digital brand campaigns, tactics and programs to drive operational effectiveness, business impact and meet objectives.
Leveraging digital capabilities to drive customer engagement for the brand. Examples may include web sites, interactive visual aids, email, display ads, remote engagement and search engine marketing.
Effectively managing project scope, budgets, timelines, and deliverables for assigned projects.
Assisting in the development of the brand strategy and annual brand plan based on thorough understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.
Leading all aspects of tactical implementation, including timelines, creation of materials, and training of internal stakeholders and field-base professionals.

Marketing Strategy:

BRAND STRATEGY: Develops brand narrative and KPIs to set direction and deliver strategy
INSIGHT: Anticipates trends to better understand the market environment, develop marketing vision and set brand direction based on evidence and logic
CUSTOMER: Prioritises customer needs; designs and articulates the value proposition; designs marketing campaign reflecting improvements in the customer journey
ENGAGEMENT PLAN: Prepares and executes customer sequence activities and executes campaigns across channels
Key EE engagement
CONTENT: Build marketing materials that help to deliver brand strategies & help to increase brand competitive advantages & address brand issue (if any).
RESEARCH: Applies the latest techniques to deepen understanding of customers and the market, anticipating trends over time
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Conducts robust budget planning and operational financial management
PROJECT LEADERSHIP: Applies sound business acumen and valuable insights to drive results through optimal decision making, influencing without a formal leadership position
TEAMING: Builds cross-functional capability, leveraging differences and establishing collaborative networks to contribute to high-functioning, cohesive teams

Brand Plan Execution:

People:

Marketing Functional Capabilities

Individual Capabilities

Analytical Acumen

Discriminating and analysing information to draw logical conclusions

Creative Reasoning

Exercising good judgement and creative or original thought when faced with new or unfamiliar problems
Social & Emotional Intelligence
Recognising and appreciating the value of multiple perspectives and fostering collaborative, meaningful relationships

Resilience

Remaining positive and persisting in the pursuit of goals despite challenges or setbacks

Learning Agility

Adopting a growth mindset and aspiring to continually reskill e.g. embracing scientific and TA knowledge

Demonstrate AZ Values Consistently

We follow the science.
We put patients first.
We play to win.
We do the right thing.
We Are Entrepreneurial.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required with science expertise as preferred
3-5 years pharmaceutical experience, with at least 1 year of marketing or adjacent marketing experience
Prior experience Biologics; Immunology therapeutic area preferred
Ability to think and execute innovative marketing plans
Proven leadership skills ability to connect and collaborate across matrix organizations
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with proven project management experience to drive performance
Strong attention to detail
Acts with a sense of accountability and urgency
Exceptional Analytics Capability
Knowledge and experience in navigating the regulatory approval process and other relevant codes of practice
Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating flexibility and a proven ability to deal with complexity under time pressure
Experience and effectiveness in the presentation of marketing messages
A flexible, team orientated attitude, willing to contribute own skills to deliver AstraZeneca priority projects
Second degree, e.g. MBA. PhD
Prior professional marketing experience
Excellent command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Self-starter, and proactively driving projects toward successful completion
Launch experience a plus
Key Relationships to reach solutions
Education: Bachelor’s degree is required with science expertise as preferred
3-5 years pharmaceutical experience, with at least 1 year of marketing or adjacent marketing experience
Prior experience Biologics; Immunology therapeutic area preferred
Ability to think and execute innovative marketing plans
Proven leadership skills ability to connect and collaborate across matrix organizations
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with proven project management experience to drive performance
Strong attention to detail
Acts with a sense of accountability and urgency
Experience and effectiveness in the presentation of marketing messages
A flexible, team orientated attitude, willing to contribute own skills to deliver AstraZeneca priority projects
Second degree, e.g. MBA. PhD
Prior professional marketing experience
Excellent command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Self-starter, and proactively driving projects toward successful completion
Launch experience a plus
Key Relationships to reach solutions

Desired

Internal (to AZ or team)

Sales Management and Field Force
Medical and Regulatory Department
Marketing Colleagues
Finance, HR, Supply Chain, regional groups

External (To Az)

Working with partner company at local /regional level
Key opinion leaders, doctors, medical societies, regulatory body, healthcare associations, Pharmacists, Patients associations, Communication agencies (market research, PR, ads and events companies, etc.)

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 fuel 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.

What Will You Get?

We provide driven packages and benefits for proficient and qualified candidates; a winning dream team and colleagues who share ONE values, ideas, and goals.

So, What’S Next?

If you are already inspiring yourself to join our dream team, we can’t wait to hear from you.

If you are ready to bring new insights and fresh thinking to the table, Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

If you’re curious to know more then please take initiative to recruitment.Vietnam@astrazeneca.com. We encourage your application.

Where Can I Find Out More?

Visit our website www.astrazeneca.vn

Date Posted

30-Oct-2025

Closing Date

14-Dec-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.