Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Respiratory Inhaled - Springfield, MO

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life‑changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused 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 big new ideas to life.

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist – Respiratory Specialty in Springfield, MO, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on 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 a high degree of sales proficiency to drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
• Successfully complete training requirements, including product examinations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information relative to your assigned sales territory, and collaborate with the Regional Sales Director and District Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to generate recognizable increases of sales.
• 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 maximize effectiveness in the assigned territory.
• Provide special education to healthcare providers through appropriate programs that fall within AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.
• Work with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists around common objectives to coordinate selling efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or health care sales.
• A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

• Knowledge of the medical, healthcare or pharmacy industry and skills in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated effective leadership, organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated judgment and decision‑making capability.
• Results‑oriented with demonstrated time‑management skills.
• Ability to learn, analyze, understand and convey complex information.
• Respiratory sales experience.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.