Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, R&I Primary Care - Columbia, SC

At Astra Zeneca ,we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality.

We’refocused 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 bignew ideasto 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 thatallofour drivers will be assigned an EV.

The AstraZeneca’sUS Bio Pharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Teamholds 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 by using novel combinations,biologic sand devices. The pipeline also has several promising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases within areas such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemiclupusand rheumatoid arthritis.

As aPharmaceutical Sales Specialist forR&I Primary Care Team,you’llplay a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives!

• 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 salesproficiencyto drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
• Successfully complete training requirements, including product examinations.
• Develop andmaintainin-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care informationrelativeto 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 increasesofsales 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 commonobjectivesto coordinate selling efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0 - 2+ years of demonstrated
  
  Sales or B2B, or Commercial experience
• A driver’s license and safe driving record

• 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 withdemonstratedtime management skills
• Ability to learn, analyze,understand and convey complex information

Please note - Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

At AstraZenecawe’rededicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

There’sno better place to make a differencetomedicine,patient sand society. A culture that champions diversity and collaboration, andalwayscommitted to lifelong learning,growthand development.

We’reon an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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