SR Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist Respiratory Primary Care, Pasadena CA

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The AstraZeneca’s US BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Team holds 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,biologicsand devices. The pipeline also has several promising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases within areas such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemiclupus,and rheumatoid arthritis. As aPharmaceutical Sales Specialist forthe R&I Primary Care Team,you’llplay a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives!

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 forappropriate 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 increasesinsales 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 throughappropriate programsthat fall within AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.

• Work with Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists around commonobjectivesto coordinate selling efforts.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• A driver’s license and safe driving record

Desirable Requirements

• 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,understandand convey complex information

Please note - Relocationassistanceis not available for this position.

Why AstraZeneca?

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 adifferencebetweenmedicine,patients,and society. A culture that champions diversity and collaboration, andis alwayscommitted to lifelong learning,growth,and development.We’reon an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

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The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $74,700-$140,700. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility toparticipatein our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coveragein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans.Additionaldetails of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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