Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, CVRM, Specialty Care, Kansas City, MO
AstraZeneca
Summary
As a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for the Specialty Care Team, you'll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients' lives.
Job description
Accountabilities
- Develop and demonstrate strong knowledge of clinical disease states and treatment guidelines.
- Effectively communicate product information to healthcare professionals to influence prescribing behavior.
- Execute call plans and Brand Strategy by translating data to actionable insights.
- Build and maintain working relationships with healthcare professionals.
- Drive portfolio demand performance through meaningful customer interactions leveraging multiple channels, such as digital platforms and face-to-face engagements to reach the customers.
- Demonstrate openness to new ideas and seek innovative approaches to sales and customer engagement.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry experience
- A valid driver's license and safe driving record
Essential Skills and Capabilities
- Customer Engagement: Demonstrated commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective engagement with healthcare professionals.
- Advanced Sales Techniques: Experience with advanced sales techniques and strategies tailored to specialty care markets.
- Clinical Acumen: Strong understanding of clinical trial data and the ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly.
- Business Acumen: Ability to conduct detailed market analysis and leverage insights for strategic planning.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Therapeutic area experience, specialization in clinical setting, and sales experience
- Previous experience in Cardiovascular and Renal is preferred
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ yrs of demonstrated Sales or Commercial experience or a combination of: pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, clinical, institutional or related industry experience
- A valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Customer Engagement: Demonstrated commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective engagement with healthcare professionals.
- Advanced Sales Techniques: Experience with advanced sales techniques and strategies tailored to specialty care markets.
- Clinical Acumen: Strong understanding of clinical trial data and the ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly.
- Business Acumen: Ability to conduct detailed market analysis and leverage insights for strategic planning.
- Therapeutic area experience, specialization in clinical setting, and sales experience
- Previous experience in Cardiovascular and Renal is preferred
Benefits
- Electric Vehicle Fleet
Company overview
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create enduring value for patients, society, and shareholders. With a workforce of over 94,300 employees worldwide, the company operates across three core therapy areas: Oncology, BioPharmaceuticals (including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology), and Rare Disease. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca maintains strategic R&D centers in Cambridge, Gaithersburg (US), Boston (US), Gothenburg (Sweden), Shanghai, and Beijing. The company generated $54.1 billion in total revenue in 2024 and invested $13.6 billion in scientific research and development. AstraZeneca's bold aspiration is to be pioneers in science, lead in disease areas, and transform patient outcomes, with a goal to launch 20 new medicines and achieve $80 billion in total revenue by 2030. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, health equity, and creating an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.