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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11812583 Do you have expertise
in, and passion for pharmaceutical sales? Would you like to apply your
expertise in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into
life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working
here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to
make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of
science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We
commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of
medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As a Pharmaceutical Sales
Representative-Primary Care you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling
our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing
patients’ lives.
The enterprise-wide AstraZeneca US BioPharma Primary Care Team plays a
fundamental role to ensuring a holistic view of patient care and
customer engagement within our Cardiovascular Metabolic Disease (CVMD)
and Respiratory therapeutic areas.
- AstraZeneca’s strategy in CVMD focuses on ways to reduce morbidity,
mortality and organ damage by addressing multiple risk factors
across CV disease, diabetes and chronic kidney-disease indications.
The patient-centric approach is reinforced by science-led life-cycle
management programs and technologies, including early research into
regenerative methods.
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- AstraZeneca holds a unique position in Respiratory disease,
including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), with a range of differentiated
potential medicines in development by leveraging novel combinations,
biologics and devices. The pipeline also has a number of promising
assets in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases within areas such as
psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, systemic lupus and rheumatoid
arthritis.
What you’ll do
You will 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. You will function independently with a high degree of sales
proficiency to drive sales performance and ensure sales forecasts and
assigned budgets meet or exceed therapeutic and territory expectations.
You will successfully complete training requirements, including product
examinations.
By developing and maintain in-depth knowledge of market, demographic,
and managed care information relative to your assigned sales territory.
You will be able to work with your Regional Sales Director and District
Sales Manager to develop a local strategy and business plan to generate
recognizable increases of sales in your territory. You will 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 maximize
effectiveness in assigned sales territory, based on local assessment of
customer needs. You will provide special education to healthcare
providers through appropriate programs that fall within AstraZeneca’s
ethical guidelines. Work with other Pharmaceutical Sales Specialists
around common objectives to coordinate selling efforts.
At Astra Zeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we
recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As
part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon Program, we have committed to
a fully Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means that
all of our drivers will be assigned an EV.
Essential for the role
- Bachelor’s degree
- A valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Desirable for the role
- Knowledge of the medical, healthcare or pharmacy industry and skills
in clinical; preferably within Respiratory and/or Cardiovascular
Metabolic Disease therapeutic areas - Prior sales experience
- Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated effective leadership, organization and communication
skills - Demonstrated judgment and decision-making capability
- Be results oriented with demonstrated time management skills
- Ability to learn, analyze, understand and convey complex information
No company relocation assistance provided
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where
you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your
entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to
medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions
diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning,
growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the
future of healthcare.
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we
can’t wait to hear fr