Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, R&I Primary Care - Omaha, NE -Metro

About the role

AstraZeneca’s US BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Team focuses on respiratory diseases—including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)—with a pipeline of differentiated potential medicines using novel combinations, biologics, and devices. The team also advances assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemic lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the R&I Primary Care Team, you will channel AstraZeneca’s scientific capabilities to educate healthcare professionals and drive on-label prescribing, directly impacting patients’ lives.

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 forecasts and budgets.
• 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 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 enhance effectiveness based on local customer needs.
• Provide special education to healthcare providers through programs aligned with AstraZeneca’s ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists to coordinate selling efforts around common objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2+ years of demonstrated sales, B2B, or commercial experience.
• A valid 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 proven time-management skills.
• Ability to learn, analyze, and convey complex information.

Pay

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $81,714 to $182,756, with eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards (for salaried roles), and commissions (for sales roles).

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leaves).
• Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plan terms.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, empowering employees to push scientific boundaries and fuel entrepreneurial spirit. The company champions diversity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, fostering an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.