Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, where we transform ideas into life-changing medicines. As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist in our Cardiovascular Specialty, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on patients' lives. Our strategy in CVRM is a patient-centric approach to disease treatment, uniting our cardiovascular (CV), metabolic and chronic kidney disease (CKD) areas into one integrated approach. We are committed to reducing morbidity, mortality and organ damage by addressing multiple risk factors across cardiovascular (CV) disease, diabetes and chronic kidney-disease indications. 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 that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV. Accountabilities: As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and positioning AstraZeneca as a leader through long-term relationships with Cardiologists and key accounts. You will maintain superior product and disease state knowledge and effectively educate healthcare professionals about our products. You will also leverage insights to create a customer engagement plan, use a wide variety of promotional resources and analytical tools to understand and evaluate the business, and work with your Regional Sales Director and District Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to generate recognizable increases of sales in your territory. Essential Skills/Experience: Bachelor's Degree At least 2 years of documented, full-time, successful pharmaceutical sales OR 3 yrs sales experience in scientific/clinical/healthcare environment OR demonstrated experience & knowledge within healthcare ecosystems Strong clinical skill, and sales ability A valid driver's license and safe driving record Internal candidate must be Career Ladder Level 2 and above Desirable Skills/Experience: Four or more years in AZ Pharmaceutical Sales (Internal Only), or related sales experience Two or more years Hospital selling experience Account management experience Experience in working with interventional cardiologist Experience working in the Cath Laboratory Experience influencing formulary decisions At AstraZeneca, we are on a journey to bring life-saving medicines to patients. Our role in contributing to decreasing mortality rates globally is clear. We are shaping the future by spotting scientifically-led commercial opportunities and acting now to operationalize and scale them. We are driven by the solutions we bring to the healthcare ecosystem. It powers us to make an impact at every step of the patient journey. Join us in the Biopharmaceuticals Business Unit where you can feel appreciated and be rewarded for your work. Be part of a leading team in a highly competitive environment. Embrace the unrivalled opportunities to progress and succeed. Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us on this exciting journey. Date Posted 12-Apr-2024 Closing Date 26-Apr-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form. AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.