Description
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Our US BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology Team holds a unique position in respiratory disease, including asthma, COPD, and IPF, with a range of differentiated potential medicines in development. As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for R&I Primary Care Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives!
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop superior product and disease state knowledge and effectively educate and engage healthcare professionals in dialogue about clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients.
- Function independently with sales proficiency to drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
- Successfully complete training requirements, including product examinations.
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information relative to your assigned sales territory.
- Partner with your District Sales Manager and Regional Sales Director to develop a local strategy and business plan to generate recognizable increases of sales in your territory.
- Provide special education to healthcare providers through appropriate programs that fall within AstraZeneca's ethical guidelines.
- Work with Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists around common objectives to coordinate selling efforts.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- A driver's license and safe driving record
- 0-2+ years of sales experience
Desirable Requirements
- Knowledge of the medical, healthcare or pharmacy industry and skills in clinical; preferably within Respiratory therapeutic areas
- Prior sales experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership
- Exemplified judgment and decision-making capability
- Be results-oriented with demonstrated time management skills
- Ability to learn, analyze, understand and convey complex information
Please note - Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we're dedicated to being a Great 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. A 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.
Next Steps – Apply today!