Brand Manager

Apply for Brand Manager at AstraZeneca in الرياض, S01, SA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Job : R-247264 | Date posted: 03/06/2026 | Closing date: 10/06/2026 |

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

AstraZeneca is a global, science‑led, patient‑focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.

AstraZeneca is experiencing a significant transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare, innovation, and sustainable growth. Building on our global legacy, AZ KSA is rapidly evolving its operations to better serve patients, collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, and contribute to the ambitious goals outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030.

• Lead in a matrix environment.
• Lead the Brand Team and influence cross‑functional team members to develop the most robust approach and monitor execution.
• Manage‑upwards to ensure awareness and enable goal attainment.
• Strategic and Innovative Thinking.
• Identify market and brand opportunities across customers and channels (including digital channels) in a highly competitive environment and develop local strategies to differentiate and access them.
• Adapt global brand strategy to meet local business needs & market insights.
• Integrate short‑term tactical thinking with long‑term strategic goals.
• Assist in the development of marketing strategy and overall objectives.
• Deliver results.
• Support business growth through management and implementation of brand marketing projects.
• Successfully deliver multiple projects that meet business needs whilst meeting timelines and workload in an ambiguous environment.
• Assist in setting marketing activities for the achievement of short‑ and long‑term business objectives, increased profit and market control.
• Co‑ordinate the marketing objectives, policies and programs within the context of the overall corporate plan and where appropriate, recommend standards and set targets.
• Assist in the preparation of operations matters including market research, advertising, and promotion, distribution, pricing and selling.

• Ensure that all strategy is underpinned by consumer research to determine needs of target audience.
• Ensure the use of effective forecast models and make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Support LRP preparation and overall budget process.
• Track and report on unit and value accomplishments versus the plan.
• Initiate remedial actions where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Monitor marketplace competitor product evolution as necessary.

• Collaborate with other members of the Pharma Sales & Marketing leadership team to deliver competitive advantage.
• Communicate and co‑coordinate promotional activities with sales management.
• Support the sales force in product training and strategy orientation.
• Ensure the implementation of management plans for all KOLs to advance business partnerships.
• Develop sound business partnerships with all internal, external and global stakeholders.

• Business Insights & Customer Focus
• Managing complexity and decision quality
• Cultivating innovation & Strategic mindset
• Managing resources, execution & focusing on performance through setting accountabilities and influence
• Building collaborative relationships
• Optimizing diverse talent and recognizing the value of different perspectives and cultures
• Influencing people through effective communication, driving engagement, vision and purpose
• Managing Brand Strategies in Market.
• Overseeing Brand Lifecycle & Omnichannel Engagement.
• Intuitive Strategic Thinking & Innovation in Brand Leadership.
• Resilience in Navigating Complex Market Conditions.