Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Advanced Specialty Care-Respiratory Biologics - Syracuse, NY

About the role

AstraZeneca turns ideas into life-changing medicines by focusing on unmet patient needs and bold scientific opportunities. As part of our US BioPharma Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) team, you will contribute to a pipeline that includes differentiated assets for respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and lupus, as well as inflammatory and autoimmune conditions including psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemic lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. In this role, you will leverage our scientific capabilities to positively impact patient lives as a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist on the Advanced Specialty Team.

Accountabilities

• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of clinical disease states and treatment guidelines.
• Effectively communicate product information to healthcare professionals.
• Analyze trends and develop strategic business plans based on market landscape, dynamics, and patient access challenges.
• Provide solutions tailored to customer needs, creating a customized experience for accounts and healthcare professionals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and embrace innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of demonstrated sales or commercial experience, or a combination of experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or related healthcare ecosystem roles.
• Experience in account planning and/or complex reimbursement models, or internal AstraZeneca certification.
• A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Essential Skills and Capabilities

• Advanced Therapeutic Area Expertise: Experience and expertise in highly specialized therapeutic areas.
• Customer Engagement: Proven ability to engage with senior-level healthcare professionals, including specialists and hospital administrators.
• Innovative Sales Strategies: Experience in developing and implementing innovative sales strategies in specialized markets.
• Clinical Acumen: Exceptional ability to understand and communicate cutting-edge scientific research and clinical data.
• Strategic Partnerships: Experience in establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions and research organizations.
• Business Acumen: Proficiency in advanced data analysis and the use of analytics to drive sales performance.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $121,925 to $227,246. Eligibility for various incentives includes short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles.

Benefits

• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plans.