Executive Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist- Respiratory Specialty- Harrisburg, PA

AstraZeneca turns ideas into life-changing medicines, focusing on science to address unmet patient needs globally. We are committed to bold climate action, including transitioning to a fully electric vehicle fleet by the end of 2025. This role covers the Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Johnstown, Lebanon, and Greensburg, Pennsylvania areas.

About the role

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Respiratory Specialty, you will leverage AstraZeneca’s scientific capabilities to educate healthcare professionals and drive sales performance in respiratory disease areas, including asthma, COPD, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The pipeline also includes promising assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemic lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Responsibilities

• Develop superior product and disease state knowledge and educate healthcare professionals on clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety profiles.
• Function independently with high sales proficiency to meet or exceed sales forecasts and assigned budgets.
• Complete training requirements, including product examinations, and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information for your territory.
• Collaborate with your Commercial Business Director and District Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to increase sales in your territory.
• Capitalize on formulary approvals and opportunities using promotional, personnel, and analytical tools to maximize effectiveness.
• Provide specialized education to healthcare providers within AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.
• Coordinate selling efforts with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists to achieve common objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 5 years of documented, full-time, successful pharmaceutical sales or 6 years of sales experience in a scientific/clinical/healthcare environment or demonstrated experience and knowledge within healthcare ecosystems.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the medical, healthcare, or pharmacy industry and clinical skills.
• Experience calling on Respiratory Specialists such as Pulmonologists and Allergists.
• Experience calling on health systems and large group practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong judgment and decision-making capability.
• Results-oriented with proven time management skills.
• Ability to learn, analyze, understand, and convey complex information.
• Respiratory sales experience (desired).

No company relocation assistance is provided.