Oncology Account Specialist (GI) – Springfield, IL

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients with cancer? As an Oncology Account Specialist (OAS) in the Springfield market for the GI team, you'll be at the forefront of transforming patient care and demonstrate your deep disease-area expertise to engage healthcare professionals through diverse media channels. Your role will involve leading interactions with healthcare providers, focusing on clinical selling and identifying customer needs for education. You'll work closely with the Oncology Business Manager to develop and manage account plans, using your understanding of the tumor patient journey to engage key partners across all relevant elements.  

Must live within the geography: Springfield, IL or surrounding areas

Responsibilities:  

• Learn account priorities for specific tumor types and local trends relevant to clinical practice. 

• Conduct opportunity assessments and identifies multi-disciplinary customers within accounts across the patient journey to inform business priorities. 

• Develop tumor-focused business plans based on key insights and engagement plans focused on key account partners. 

• Work with peer field team members to identify cross-brand engagement opportunities. 

• Provide critical input into geography-level priorities and plans. 

• Educate and engage HCPs about efficacy, safety, and dosing profiles for FDA-approved indications. 

• Educate on approved companion diagnostic tests and importance of appropriate patient identification. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or other relevant experience in related healthcare environments

• Bachelor’s degree 

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Pharmaceutical sales experience   

• Oncology sales experience in (specifically Breast, Lung, Hematology, Gynecology, Genitourinary, or Gastrointestinal cancer)    

• Experience with successful launches and balancing a complex portfolio   

• Track record of building customer relationships through various mediums (in-person and virtual) and strong sales goal achievements   

• Ability to learn, analyze, understand and convey complex information   

• Proactively embraces growth and innovation by seeking new ideas, adapting to change, and leveraging novel approaches and technologies to drive results and advance patient care.  

AstraZeneca offers a dynamic environment where innovation thrives. Our fast-paced culture encourages agility and responsiveness as we tackle unanswered questions in oncology. We foster a sense of urgency and collaboration, empowering diverse teams to bring transformative medicines to market. With a commitment to inclusion and belonging, AstraZeneca is a place where everyone can be themselves and contribute to advancing societal change. Join us in shaping the future of cancer treatment through innovation and excellence! 

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