Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - Arlington VA

AstraZeneca•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we transform ideas into life-changing medicines, focusing on areas where we can significantly impact patient lives and advance medical science. We are committed to addressing unmet patient needs globally and are taking bold action on climate through initiatives like our Ambition Zero Carbon program, aiming for a fully electric vehicle fleet by 2025. Our ambition in Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) is to move beyond symptom control to disease modification, remission, and ultimately, cure. We foster an inclusive culture where employees feel valued, developed, and connected. As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Respiratory Specialty Care Team, you will be instrumental in leveraging our scientific expertise to improve patient lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years 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

Therapeutic area experience, specialization in clinical setting, and sales experience

Responsibilities

Develop and demonstrate strong in-depth knowledge of clinical disease states and current treatment guidelines to effectively support and inform healthcare professionals.
Effectively communicate product information to healthcare professionals to positively influence prescribing behavior.
Execute call plans and Brand Strategy by translating complex data to actionable insights, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market needs.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring development of trust and ongoing engagement.
Drive portfolio demand performance through meaningful customer interactions, primarily face-to-face, 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.
Demonstrate a growth mindset, seeking innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement, continuously improving strategies and outcomes.
Maintain a focus on the patient by aligning sales strategies with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and healthcare experiences through effective product utilization.