Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, R&I Primary Care - Glendale South, AZ

Primary Responsibilities Develop superior product and disease state knowledge and effectively educate and engage healthcare professionals in dialogue about clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles to support on-label prescribing for appropriate patients. 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 by using a wide variety of promotional, personnel resources and analytical tools to enhance effectiveness in assigned sales territory, based on local assessment of customer needs. 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. Essential Requirements Bachelor’s degree 5+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or B2B, or Commercial experience or a combination of pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or related industry experience A driver’s license and safe driving record Desirable Requirements Knowledge of the medical, healthcare or pharmacy industry and skills in clinical; 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 Please note - Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr AstraZeneca GmbH