Associate Director-Strategic Planning-AI

SM/AD-Strategic PlanningJOB PURPOSE 工 作 目 的Assure the integration of the planning process and improve AZ China marketing management effectiveness by collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the Business Planning process (from Brand Planning (OneForAll), to the ABU and Brand Experience Plan (BEP))Drive new product launch readiness from project management perspective by coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure assigned brands can benefit from the best possible support and achieve project milestones and KPIs on timeLead key strategic initiatives that will ultimately enable AZ China to develop and implement winning commercial strategyNATURE & SCOPE 工 作 性 质 及 范 围Reports to 汇 报: Business Strategy & Planning DirectorNumber of subordinates 下 属 的 岗 位 名 称 及 人 数: None- Internal contacts with cross-functional teams 内 部 联 系China Senior Management TeamMarketing BUsOther internal AZ China stakeholders including: Finance, Sales, BISO, Marketing Science, Business Development / New Product Planning, Medical Affairs, CDU, Regulatory, Government Affairs & Market Access, PR/Communication, Supply Chain etc.VP-Level Project SponsorsGlobal stakeholders including GPPS, GCA, GMA etc.- External contacts with organizations outside AZ 外 界 联 系External Agencies and consultantsAcademic / Professional qualification 学 历 / 专 业 资 格Bachelor's degree and above, preferably in Science, Business, Finance, Marketing or other relevant areasTechnical / skills training 技 术 / 技 能 训 练Excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent Project Management capabilitiesExperience and proven success in working with cross-functional teamsQuick learning abilityStrong business acumen and strategic thinking abilityStrong communication and presentation skillsProficient in oral and written EnglishProficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Work experience ( No. of years 年 资/job function 工 作 功 能/business types 业 务 种 类 )Essential 必 需Minimum 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in brand marketing, strategic planning, business development and / or management consultingDesirable 理 想MBA highly desirableExperience in new product launch readiness in pharmaceutical industryAbility to work in complex cross-functional / cross-geographical/ cross-cultural teamsDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES 主 要 职 责Business planning responsibilities 40%Support cross-functional brand teams to deliver integrated brand plansEncourage deep insights based on market understanding and factsConnect brand strategy (Brand Plan) to programs and campaigns (Brand Experience Plan) so that customer priorities get pulled through to the next level of operational planning and executionEnable senior management to evaluate Brand Plans through a consistent lensProvide teams with new and innovative analytical tools to interpret data and make more informed allocation and investment decisionsSupport Brand Teams to focus on main growth drivers and set up appropriate Brand KPIsProject Management of New Product Launch Readiness 20 to 40%Set up project management framework/tool for launch excellenceDevelop project management toolsSet up cross-functional work streamsProvide constructive feedback to improve overall launch planMonitor/ drive project progressRegularly monitor project progress to make sure on-time achievement of milestones/ KPIsFacilitate XFN team meetingsOrganize overall and work-stream level cross-functional team meetingsMake records of the agreement/ issues/ next steps proposed in the meetingEnsure information transparencySecure visibility of project progress/risks across launch teamsGenerate reports to senior management team on timely basisEscalate issues through proper line when necessaryIdentify risks/ support mitigation actionsIdentify potential risks and support mitigation planAccelerate problem solving through proper escalationCapability buildingOrganize best practice sharing from other brands/ companies/ marketsFacilitate GCA launch readiness workshops in ChinaStrategic initiatives and other project responsibilities 20 to 40%Lead key strategic initiatives that will ultimately enable AZ China to develop and implement winning commercial strategyDate Posted08-5月-2024Closing Date30-7月-2024