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Franchise HeadAstraZeneca · Karachi
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Franchise Head

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-29 Karachi Full-time Hybrid Ceo General Management
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 800,000 GBP–1,500,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Franchise Head Job Description The incumbent will be responsible for leading the implementation of AstraZeneca Pakistan business strategy, manage distributors, & other local and above country stakeholders reporting into Commercial Operations Gulf & Country Director Pakistan. The role requires experience of strategic business planning as well as operational expertise to oversee tactical implementation and legal entity requirements. Ensure performance objectives are achieved in line with the agreed business KPIs working closely with local distributors & leveraging AstraZeneca matrix organization. Incumbent should also possess strong capability to drive excellence, actively identifying gaps, de-risk business & assure audit readiness by working with cross functional matrix teams. Typical Accountabilities Franchise Leadership and Commercial Execution Leads all franchise commercial activities across Pakistan, including Sales strategy and execution with a patient-centric approach. Executes localized franchise strategy anchored in Global strategy, including brand plans, launch plans, performance reviews, and strategic integration of an expanding portfolio with synergies across brands. Identifies and executes new brand, existing brand, and trade opportunities; supervises use of market data to build market models that optimize product strategies. Owns forecasting and P&L delivery: sets assumptions, tracks insights and t

Requirements

  • ● + years experience of working in pharmaceutical MNCs and leading cross functional projects
  • ● Successful track record of leading business with strong marketing experience in speciality care
  • ● Strong project mgt, decision making and multi-tasking skills
  • ● Strong controls and governance exposure within commercial organization
  • ● Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
  • ● Regional, Global experience
  • ● Harnessing digital technologies to deliver value
  • ● Master's degree (MBA, Medicine)
  • ● Strong financial acumen
  • ● Date Posted 29-سبتمبر-2026
  • ● Closing Date 07-أكتوبر-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.