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Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - R&I Primary Care - Naperbrook, IL
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8,000 GBP–12,000 GBP/mo (96,000 GBP–144,000 GBP/yr)
Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).
About the Company
AstraZeneca turns ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. They are focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. They commit to those areas where they think they can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. At AstraZeneca, they are taking bold action on climate because they recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of their flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, they have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025. 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, biologics and devices. The pipeline also has several promising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases within areas such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemic lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
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 for appropriate patients.
- ● Function independently with 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.
- ● Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information relative to 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 increases of sales 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 through appropriate programs that fall within AstraZeneca's ethical guidelines.
- ● Work with Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists around common objectives to coordinate selling efforts.
Requirements
- ● Bachelor's degree.
- ● A driver's license and safe driving record.
- ● 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 with demonstrated time management skills.
- ● Ability to learn, analyze, understand and convey complex information.
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