Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist – Primary Care, Respiratory
AstraZeneca
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Pasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $85,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop superior product and disease state knowledge; educate and engage healthcare professionals on clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles to support appropriate on-label prescribing.
- Drive sales performance independently, ensuring forecasts and budgets meet or exceed expectations.
- Complete all training requirements, including product examinations.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information for your territory.
- Partner with your District Sales Manager and Regional Sales Director to create a local strategy and business plan that generates measurable sales growth.
- Capitalize on formulary approvals and other opportunities through effective implementation of Strategic Targeting Plans using promotional resources and analytical tools.
- Provide educational programs to healthcare providers within AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists to coordinate selling efforts around shared objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3–5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience
- Demonstrated expertise in the medical, healthcare, or pharmacy industry, clinical skills
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Benefits
- qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
- paid vacation and holidays
- paid leaves
- health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
pharmaceutical salesclinical skillsproduct knowledgesales forecastingbudget managementstrategic targetinganalytical toolseducational program development
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationindependencestrategic planningengagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreevalid driver’s license