Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Advanced Specialty Care-Respiratory Biologics, Philadelphia/ Delaware

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Advanced Specialty Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of clinical disease states and treatment guidelines.
• Effectively communicate product information to healthcare professionals.
• Analyze trends and develop strategic business plans, leveraging understanding of the market landscape, dynamics, and patient access challenges.
• Provide solutions to customers by creating a tailored customer experience based on account and HCP needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, demonstrate openness to new ideas, and seek innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or related industry / settings within the healthcare ecosystem
• Experience in account planning and/or complex reimbursement model OR internal AZ certification
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record

Essential Skills and Capabilities:

• Advanced Therapeutic Area Expertise: Experience and expertise in highly specialized therapeutic areas
• Customer Engagement: Proven ability to engage with senior-level healthcare professionals, including specialists and hospital administrators.
• Innovative Sales Strategies: Experience in developing and implementing innovative sales strategies in a highly specialized market.
• Clinical Acumen: Exceptional ability to understand and communicate cutting-edge scientific research and clinical data.
• Strategic Partnerships: Experience in establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions and research organizations.
• Business Acumen: Proficiency in advanced data analysis and the use of analytics to drive sales performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ENT's
• Experience in Specialty Pharmacy Fulfillment Pathway
• Experience with Buy & Bill