Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Advanced Specialty Care Respiratory Biologics

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means 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. 

At AstraZeneca, 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. 

As a Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Portland Territory Respiratory Biologics Advanced Specialty Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives! 

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develops and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of complex clinical disease states and 

advanced treatment guidelines. 

• Clearly communicates complex product information to healthcare professionals to positively 

impact patient outcomes. 

• Analyzes market trends and develops strategic business plans that leverage a deep understanding 

of the market landscape, dynamics and patient access challenges. 

• Addressing customer needs and driving sales performance. 

• Provides solutions to customer by creating tailored experiences that address the unique needs of 

each account. 

• Collaborates effectively across sales teams and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of 

strategies and comprehensive management of key accounts. 

• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, demonstrates a growth mindset and seeks 

innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement. 

Essential Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 3+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, 

healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional, or related industry / settings within the healthcare 

ecosystem 

• Experience in account planning and/or complex reimbursement model 

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record 

Essential Skills and Capabilities 

• Clinical Acumen 

• Business Acumen 

• Customer Engagement 

• Growth & Innovation Mindset 

Desirable Requirements (Inputs from Hiring Manager can be entered) 

• Must live within Geography 

• Territory includes the state of Oregon and SW Washington up to Longview 

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