Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care - South Colorado CO

Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to turning ideas into life-changing medicines. We're focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. 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. Our ambition is to transform Respiratory & Immunology (R&I) care for patients, moving beyond symptom control to disease modification, remission and, one day, cure. We thrive in an inclusive culture where people feel appreciated, developed and connected.

As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Respiratory Specialty Care Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives! Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing and demonstrating strong in-depth knowledge of clinical disease states and current treatment guidelines to effectively support and inform healthcare professionals
• Effectively communicating product information to healthcare professionals to positively influence prescribing behavior
• Executing call plans and brand strategy by translating complex data to actionable insights, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market needs
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with healthcare professionals, ensuring development of trust and ongoing engagement
• Driving 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
• Collaborating effectively across sales teams and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of strategies
• Demonstrating a growth mindset, seeking innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement, continuously improving strategies and outcomes
• Maintaining a focus on the patient by aligning sales strategies with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and healthcare experiences through effective product utilization

Essential requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years 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

Essential skills and capabilities include:

• Clinical acumen
• Business acumen
• Customer engagement
• Growth & innovation mindset

Desirable requirements include:

• Therapeutic area experience, specialization in clinical setting, and sales experience

Please note - relocation assistance is not available for this position. The annual base pay for this position ranges from $107,172 - $216,553. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.