Therapy Area Specialist – Renal Metabolism

AstraZeneca

Therapy Area Specialist advising physicians on diabetes and renal treatments. Collaborating on education and market strategies in the healthcare sector.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeDresden • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Scientific advisory and customer support
Expert-level consultation: Support and therapeutic consultation for diabetology and nephrology specialists in hospitals and private practice on a scientifically sound level with a focus on the therapeutic areas of type 2 diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency.
Design and implementation of tailored continuing education and training concepts that address current customer needs and are aligned with the respective target groups.
Active participation in specialist congresses, sponsorships and scientific events – to strengthen customer relationships and for personal professional development.
Systematic analysis and evaluation of available market data to identify growth opportunities and strategic action areas in the fields of type 2 diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency.
Development of robust account plans with optimal use of available budget – in close coordination with Medical, Marketing and Therapy Area Specialists in adjacent regions.
Consistent implementation of corporate strategy through tailored measures while strictly adhering to all internal and external policies and applicable compliance requirements.
Close collaboration with First Line Sales Managers, Medical Science Liaison Managers and the Marketing team to gain relevant stakeholder insights and to optimize cross-functional activities.
Active exchange of market and customer information to continuously improve regional and national sales strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree in a natural science or business administration – alternatively qualification as a certified pharmaceutical sales representative according to § 75 AMG or equivalent.
Proven experience in supporting specialist physicians in hospitals and private practice, ideally in specialized therapeutic areas such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency.
Solid experience in account management and strategic customer development, including creation and implementation of account plans.
In-depth knowledge of products, competitive landscape and customer segments in the areas of type 2 diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency.
Strong communication skills, confident demeanour when engaging with medical experts and convincing presentation abilities.
High willingness for interdisciplinary collaboration and active contribution within the team.
High travel readiness within the territory and flexibility in work arrangements.
Fluent German skills and good English skills, both written and spoken.
Excellent MS Office skills and affinity for digital tools and CRM systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A strong pipeline and forward-looking products that enable genuine medical progress.
Individual development opportunities and a genuine commitment to lifelong learning.
A work environment based on appreciation, personal responsibility and the opportunity to contribute – within a dedicated and focused team.
An inclusive, prejudice-free culture that not only accepts differences but actively promotes them – in line with the Diversity Charter.
A company committed to becoming CO₂-negative across the entire value chain by 2030.
A comprehensive benefits package including offerings such as EGYM Wellpass, Corporate Benefits and additional advantages for your health and well-being.

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Hard Skills & Tools

account managementstrategic customer developmentmarket analysiscustomer segmentationtherapeutic consultationcontinuing education designimplementation of account plansknowledge of competitive landscapesales strategy developmentscientific advisory

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsconfident demeanourpresentation abilitiesinterdisciplinary collaborationteam contributioncustomer relationship managementflexibility in work arrangementshigh travel readiness

Certifications

completed degree in natural sciencecompleted degree in business administrationcertified pharmaceutical sales representative