Therapy Area Specialist, Heart Failure

AstraZeneca

Therapy Area Specialist for Heart Failure at AstraZeneca, focusing on patient care and market strategies. Collaborating with healthcare professionals and driving innovative solutions.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeHamburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide therapeutic support and scientific consultation to cardiology specialists in hospitals and private practices at a scientifically sound level.
Analyze and evaluate available market data, e.g., through market and potential analyses, to identify market opportunities and trends.
Consistently implement the company strategy through tailored measures such as continuing education and training concepts—always aligned with the needs of the respective target groups and customers.
Develop robust account plans with optimal use of budget—in close coordination with Medical, Marketing and Therapy Area Specialists from other regions.
Execute account strategies and plans while strictly complying with all internal and external policies and applicable codes.
Work closely with First-Line Sales Managers, Medical Science Liaison Managers and Marketing to gather relevant stakeholder insights and to optimize cross-functional activities.
Design and implement innovative training formats that specifically address current customer needs.
Actively participate in congresses, sponsorships and events—for both customer retention and professional development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in business administration or a natural science — alternatively a qualification as a certified pharmaceutical representative or equivalent.
Experience supporting specialists in hospitals and private practices as a field representative, with solid knowledge in specialized therapy areas such as cardiology.
In-depth knowledge of products, markets and customers.
Experience in account management and strategic customer development.
Strong team orientation, excellent communication skills and a confident demeanor.
High flexibility and willingness to travel.
Very good MS Office skills as well as fluent German and good English skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Innovative perspectives: A strong pipeline and forward-looking products that enable real medical progress.
Development with foresight: Individual training and development opportunities and a genuine commitment to lifelong learning.
Trust & autonomy: A working environment based on appreciation, personal responsibility and opportunity to contribute—within a committed and focused team.
Diversity as a strength: An inclusive, non-discriminatory culture that not only accepts differences but actively promotes them—in line with the Diversity Charter.
Sustainable impact: A company committed to becoming carbon-negative across the entire value chain by 2030.
Attractive benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including offerings such as EGYM Wellpass, Corporate Benefits and additional health and wellness advantages.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Market AnalysisAccount ManagementTherapeutic SupportStrategic PlanningTraining DevelopmentProduct KnowledgeCustomer Insights

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam OrientationFlexibilityConfident Demeanor

Certifications

University Degree in Business Administration or Natural ScienceCertified Pharmaceutical Representative