Country Business Manager for Bangladesh and Maldives (Contract)

atAstrazeneca (thailand) Co., Ltd.

Job Summary :

Drive business performance and P&L across assigned Frontier Markets through distributor management, while leading market strategy, product launches, and cross-functional alignment to deliver sustainable growth in line with AstraZeneca standards.

This position will be focus and Based in South Asia (Maldives and Bangladesh )

This role is a contract-based position under an outsourced management model

You will be assigned to work with the AstraZeneca Asia Area – Frontier Markets Department.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the business performance and P&L in assigned Frontier markets through distributor teams.

Work in close coordination with medical, marketing & regulatory to identify the launch brands across assigned markets & optimize the available opportunities in the AZ portfolio.

Owns the Strategies, tactics and marketing plans and influences and improves them wherever required.

Maintain strong relationships with local distributors, remove barriers, and ensure smooth and effective distributor operations.

Prepare markets for new launches across different therapy areas in coordination with marketing & medical and ensure stakeholders across CFT are aligned (regulatory/legal/ops/etc) for a smooth launch.

Work in close coordination with export hub, regulatory, finance & distributor teams to ensure continuity of business with adequate stock levels across market & collections within timelines.

Manage resources to deliver business targets (Business KPIs, regulatory timelines, distributor teams, market share and build AZ's long-term business in the country).

Conduct necessary local partner evaluations, onboarding, local team medical training (COE / Compliance / Policies etc) and various other key initiatives that drive the business growth in the respective market in line with AZ policies & governance.

Completes with AZ code of conduct & local guidelines, codes and policies and procedure.

Qualifications:

Academic background in science and medicine

Extensive experience in relationships and stakeholder management

Knowledge of marketing and sales drivers.

Knowledge of marketing and sales systems and processes

Understanding of basic science and product knowledge

Strong strategic thinking, communication, written, and presentation skills.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-focused

Ability to synthesize and integrate varied needs/perspectives with proven results

Proven experience in a similar role

Fluent in English reading/writing/speaking

MBA, knowledge of the healthcare system

Demonstrate strong financial acumen

Demonstrate enterprise mindset with an ability to collaborate across functions/hierarchies and network and influence stakeholders locally & globally

Date Posted

17-ก.ค.-2026

Closing Date

30-พ.ย.-2026

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.

Skills required
  • Recruitment
  • English (Excellent)
Experience required
  • any or no experience
Salary
  • Negotiable
Job function
  • Management
Job type
  • Full-time

Company overview

Size:2000-5000 employees
Industry:Trading and Distribution
Location:Bangkok
Website:astrazeneca.com
Founded in:1999

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