- Location
- Budapest, HU
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
Key Account Manager Oncology – Budapest
Diverse Minds. Bold Disruptors. Meaningful Impact.
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
It’s our patients that come first, every decision we make and action we take is centered around how we can better respond to their evolving needs, as well as those of healthcare professionals and partners. It’s why we are shaping patient care for the future, working along the whole experience to give hope to billions of lives across the world.
Our Oncology strategy is built with one goal in mind – to push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine and transform the lives of patients living with cancer. Our broad pipeline of next-generation medicines, together with our focus on excellence in execution, are aimed at expanding treatment options and improving outcomes for patients with solid tumours and haematological cancers. For more information about our recent developments in oncology, access https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-therapy-areas/oncology.html.
What you’ll do
You will be responsible for generating clinical demand for Oncology medicines within our gastrointestinal business unit with healthcare professionals (HCP), pro-actively identifying opportunities, presenting value propositions, and recommending patient-centric solutions.
The long-term goal is to develop strategic and mutually beneficial relationships with the healthcare professionals in general, Key External Experts in particular, and potentially other stakeholders, based on a deep scientific understanding of the disease and therapeutic solutions, in order to identify the best opportunities for the assigned part of AZ's portfolio to deliver life-changing medicines to patients.
Key responsibilities
- Engage HCPs in dialogue to promote effectively the knowledge about AZ's medicines value proposition, benefits of approved indications, product efficacy / safety profiles and treatment protocols to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients, using science-driven balanced messages and the appropriate mix of tools and channels – both face-to-face and digital;
- Establish and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with relevant HCPs and other stakeholders, keeping patients’ needs at the center of all conversations;
- Organize workshops and other educational events to facilitate knowledge sharing among relevant HCPs;
- Work with Field Force Manager and/or Franchise Manager to develop / implement a strategy and actions to meet promotional objectives in assigned area;
- Manage allocated budget in assigned territory;
- Share insights and information within AZ to strengthen brand positioning, promotional efforts, access to treatment etc.;
- Ensure AZ's products are optimally utilized in line with national/local guidelines and the product license;
- Demonstrate high standards of integrity by acting in accordance with AZ's Values and Code of Conduct and comply with all external regulations and internal policies.
Your profile
- We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds, whether they have experience in Oncology, Specialist Diseases, or other therapy areas. What matters most is having the right profile and the potential to develop and apply the necessary skills to contribute effectively and continue progressing in their career.
- University degree is required within a healthcare related subject.
- Passion for science and committed to make a positive personal impact;
- Curiousness and learning agility;
- Strong ability, or potential to develop it, in engaging and influencing decision making among key stakeholders in complex clinical environments, e.g., mid and senior level specialty care professionals, key accounts in the medical community;
- Collaborative and inclusive: exercise anticipation and responsiveness to the needs of others; ability to modify own approach to different people;
- Ability to analyze problems and focus on finding solutions - identify the key issues that need action and consider options from a variety of angles in order to identify an innovative solution;
- Able to use balanced reasons and metrics to recommend actions and support decision-making
- Resourceful and tenacious in approaching problems and leveraging all available resources for developing solutions;
- Fluent Hungarian and advanced English essential.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a phenomenal 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 always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
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 inclusivity in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Date Posted
03-Jul-2026
Closing Date
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.
