Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, CVRM Primary Care - Sandusky, OH

Primary Care Sales Representative

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means 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. Our ambition is to improve and save lives for the millions of people who are living with the complexities of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) diseases. AstraZeneca is uniquely positioned to improve the outcomes of patients living with CVRM diseases today and tomorrow with our strong and expanding portfolio and one of the broadest, deepest, most innovative pipelines in the industry. By 2032, we intend to be leading the world in CVRM therapies, launching up to 15 new life-changing medicines. To support our future growth, we have an exciting opportunity as a Primary Care Sales Representative to launch a best in class hypertension asset.

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Primary Care Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives! Accountabilities include developing and demonstrating knowledge of clinical disease states and treatment guidelines, effectively communicating product information to healthcare professionals, executing call plans and brand strategy by translating data to actionable insights, adapting to and demonstrating a thorough understanding of AZ Selling Model, analyzing data and trends to build insightful and actionable business plans for your assigned sales territory, building relationships and credibility with primary care healthcare professionals to effectively position products by establishing unmet needs, clinical differentiation, and fair balance of our brands, leveraging multiple channels including digital platforms and face-to-face engagements to drive meaningful customer interactions, and being open to receiving guidance and seeking insights for growth and development.

Essential skills/experience include a bachelor's degree, 0-2+ years of demonstrated sales or B2B or commercial experience, a valid driver's license and safe driving record, strong customer relationship management skills with the ability to understand and address customer needs, ability to analyze and interpret complex data to develop strategic sales plans, proficiency in using digital tools and platforms to engage with healthcare professionals, flexibility and adaptability to changing market conditions and customer needs, and ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Desirable skills/experience include experience selling to general practitioners (GPs) and primary care centers, in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry and primary care operations.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $76,935 to $177,882. 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.