Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - R&I Primary Care- Detroit, MI

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. The US BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Team leads in respiratory diseases like asthma, COPD, and IPF, with a pipeline extending to inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

About the role

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the R&I Primary Care Team, you will leverage AstraZeneca’s scientific capabilities to positively impact patients’ lives by educating healthcare professionals and driving sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop superior product and disease state knowledge and educate healthcare professionals on clinical evidence, approved indications, and product efficacy/safety to support on-label prescribing.
• Function independently to drive sales performance, meeting or exceeding therapeutic and territory expectations.
• Complete training requirements, including product examinations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic, and managed care information for your assigned territory.
• Partner with your District Sales Manager and Regional Sales Director to develop local strategies and business plans to increase sales.
• Capitalize on formulary approvals and opportunities using promotional, personnel, and analytical tools to enhance effectiveness.
• Provide special education to healthcare providers through programs within AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists to coordinate selling efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• A driver’s license and safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the medical, healthcare, or pharmacy industry, preferably within Respiratory therapeutic areas.
• Prior sales experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capability.
• Results-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Ability to learn, analyze, understand, and convey complex information.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or retirement contribution (hourly roles).

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $76,935 to $195,983, with variations based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include a short-term incentive bonus and equity-based long-term incentives (for salaried roles).

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.