District Sales Manager- Cardiovascular Specialty - Houston TX
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused 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 big new ideas to 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 that all our drivers will be assigned an EV.
As a District Sales Manager for the Specialty Care Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives.
Territory: Houston, TX
Accountabilities
• Demonstrates strong understanding of specialized pharmaceutical products, disease states, and treatment guidelines within the specialty care setting.
• Possesses and demonstrates a solid grasp of sales metrics, market analysis, and budget management within the specialty care environment.
• Understands and identifies HCP needs.
• Shares insights to guide Brand Strategy.
• Actively engages in coaching and development of sales representatives to enhance their performance and professional growth including in field with customer engagement.
• Cultivates a collaborative and performance-driven team environment, setting clear expectations and providing necessary support for sales representatives to excel.
• Actively seeks out opportunities for growth, leveraging market insights and customer feedback to drive innovative sales strategies.
• Enables team to gain access via multiple selling channels across accounts, leveraging relevant technology to achieve impact.
Essential Skills/Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ yrs Demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry
• Proven leadership capabilities and/or people management experience
No company relocation assistance provided
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together.
Where can I find out more?
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So, what’s next!
- If you are interested, please apply.
Date Posted
09-Sep-2025Closing Date
15-Sep-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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