Primary Care R&I Pharmaceuticals Sales Specialist - Charleston, IL

AstraZeneca•Wilmington, DE

5d•Remote

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. We are focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. The AstraZeneca’s US BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Team holds 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. The pipeline also has several promising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the R&I Primary Care Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. AstraZeneca is committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, meaning all drivers will be assigned an EV.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A driver’s license and safe driving record
0-2+ years sales experience
Successfully complete training requirements, including product examinations.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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.