Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist – R&I Primary Care

AstraZeneca

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist with AstraZeneca's R&I Primary Care Team elevating patient care through pharmaceutical sales. Engage healthcare professionals with product knowledge for effective prescribing.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeEdison • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $81,714 - $122,571 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop superior product and disease state knowledge and effectively educate and engage healthcare professionals about clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles
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
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

What you’ll need

0-2+ years of professional experience in Sales
Bachelor’s degree
A driver’s license and safe driving record
Knowledge of the medical, healthcare or pharmacy industry, 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales proficiencyproduct examinationsmarket knowledgedemographic informationmanaged care informationstrategic targeting plansresults-orientedtime management

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipjudgmentdecision-makingability to learnanalytical skillsunderstanding complex information

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreedriver’s license