Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - Virginia Beach, VA

AstraZeneca • Virginia Beach, VA

6d • Remote

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we transform ideas into life-changing medicines, focusing on areas where we can significantly impact patient care and bring innovative scientific concepts to life. We are committed to addressing unmet patient needs globally and are taking bold action on climate through our Ambition Zero Carbon program, including a fully electric vehicle fleet by 2025. Our Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) team aims to revolutionize R&I care by moving beyond symptom management 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 patients' lives.

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

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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs
• Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior