Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - Arlington, VA

AstraZeneca • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, the company turns ideas into life-changing medicines, focusing on science to address unmet patient needs globally. They are committed to areas where they can significantly impact medicine and bring new ideas to life. AstraZeneca is taking bold action on climate, aiming for a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025. The Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) team's ambition is to transform patient care beyond symptom control to disease modification, remission, and potentially cure. The company fosters an inclusive culture where employees are appreciated, developed, and connected. As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Respiratory Specialty Care Team, the role involves leveraging scientific capabilities to positively impact patients' lives. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for serious diseases. They strive to be a Great Place to Work, empowering employees to push scientific boundaries, challenge conventions, and embrace an entrepreneurial spirit. The company emphasizes diversity and bold actions to address global healthcare and sustainability challenges, fostering an inclusive culture that connects different thinking for new opportunities. AstraZeneca is committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development, with an Inclusion & Diversity mission to create an inclusive and equitable environment where diversity drives innovation and delivers life-changing medicines. They are curious about science, creative in problem-solving, driven to make right choices, and accountable for actions, focusing on people and helping colleagues realize their full potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry experience
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Clinical Acumen
• Business Acumen
• Customer Engagement
• Growth & Innovation Mindset

Nice To Haves

• area experience
• specialization in clinical setting
• sales experience

Responsibilities

• Develops and demonstrates strong in-depth knowledge of clinical disease states and current treatment guidelines to effectively support and inform healthcare professionals
• Effectively communicates product information to healthcare professionals to positively influence prescribing behavior.
• Executes call plans and Brand Strategy by translating complex data to actionable insights, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market needs.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring development of trust and ongoing engagement.
• Drives portfolio demand performance through meaningful customer interactions primarily through face to face engagement while also leveraging multiple channels such as digital platforms to effectively reach customers.
• Collaborate effectively across sales teams and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of strategies
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, seeking innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement, continuously improving strategies and outcomes.
• Maintains a focus on the patient by aligning sales strategies with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and healthcare experiences through effective product utilization.

Benefits

• commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all
• Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees