# Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - R&I Primary Care - Alexandria, VA

**Company**: R&I Primary Care - Washington DC
**Location**: Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $74,700-$140,700
**Category**: Sales
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

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.

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for Respiratory & Immunology Primary Care Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives! The Alexandria, Va territory covers the surrounding areas including - Arlington, Centreville, Dale City, Fairfax, Lorton, Springfield, and Woodbridge

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. Capitalize on formulary approvals and other opportunities through effective implementation of the Strategic Targeting Plans by using a wide variety of promotional, personnel resources and analytical tools to enhance effectiveness in assigned sales territory, based on local assessment of customer needs. 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 in Business-to-Business sales and/or Pharmaceutical Sales Customer Focus: Strong customer relationship management skills with the ability to understand and address customer needs. Business Acumen: Ability to analyze and interpret complex data to develop strategic sales plans. Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms to engage with healthcare professionals. Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to changing market conditions and customer needs. Collaborative: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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

## Skills

### Required
- Digital tools and platforms
- Customer relationship management
- Analytical skills
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills

### Nice to have
- Clinical skills
- Sales experience
- Leadership skills
- Time management skills

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