Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, PC R&I Primary Care - Bowling Green, OH

AtAstraZeneca,we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.We’refocused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring bignew ideasto life.

At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means thatall ofour drivers will be assigned an EV.

The AstraZeneca’sUS BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Teamholds a unique position in respiratory disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with a range of differentiated potential medicines in development by using novel combinations,biologicsand devices. The pipeline also has several promising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases within areas such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemiclupusand rheumatoid arthritis. 

As aPharmaceutical Sales Specialist forR&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 forappropriate patients.

• Function independently with salesproficiencyto 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 andmaintainin-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care informationrelativeto 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 increasesofsales 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 throughappropriate programsthat fall within AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.

• Work with Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists around commonobjectivesto coordinate selling efforts.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• A driver’s license and safe driving record

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 withdemonstratedtime management skills

• Ability to learn, analyze,understandand convey complex information

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZenecawe’rededicated to being a Great Place to Work.Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.There’sno better place to make a differencetomedicine,patientsand society. A culture that champions diversity and collaboration, andalwayscommitted to lifelong learning,growthand development.We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.