Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Respiratory Specialty Care

AstraZeneca

Senior pharmaceutical sales specialist promoting AstraZeneca’s respiratory medicines across Central New York. Engaging healthcare professionals and driving portfolio demand through field and digital channels.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,172 - $216,553 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong Clinical Acumen and Business Acumen to effectively engage with healthcare professionals and drive portfolio demand. Leverages therapeutic area experience and innovative sales strategies to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical AcumenBusiness AcumenCustomer EngagementSales ExperienceTherapeutic Area Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceCommercial ExperienceClinical KnowledgeData AnalysisCall Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationCollaborationInnovative ThinkingInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalClinical SettingCustomer EngagementBrand Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of clinical disease states and current treatment guidelines
Communicate product information to healthcare professionals to influence prescribing behavior
Execute call plans and Brand Strategy by translating complex data into actionable insights
Build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals
Drive portfolio demand through face-to-face customer interactions and digital channels
Collaborate across sales and cross-functional teams
Seek innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement
Align sales strategies with improving patient outcomes and healthcare experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience, or a combination of pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or related industry experience
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Clinical Acumen
Business Acumen
Customer Engagement
Growth & Innovation Mindset
Therapeutic area experience, specialization in clinical setting, and sales experience are desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

All drivers assigned a fully electric vehicle (EV)
Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Commissions for sales roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, and leaves
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Inclusive culture
Lifelong learning, growth and development opportunities