Regional Sales Director, Rare Disease, US Neurology - Mid Atlantic
AstraZeneca
Summary
Essential: Bachelor's degree; proven leadership abilities; financial management; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Job description
Typical Accountabilities
- Lead the District Team to achieve or exceed established sales forecasts and call execution targets.
- Collaborate with individual sales representatives to set appropriate and challenging goals for each territory.
- Proactively anticipate and address obstacles that may hinder performance and results.
- Evaluate individual and team progress toward goals, providing coaching to drive improvement.
- Develop sales representatives to enhance their skills and prepare them for advanced career opportunities, including future District Manager roles.
- Ensure compliance with all regulations governing interactions with healthcare professionals, sample distribution, and related activities.
Qualifications and Skills
Essential: Bachelor's degree; proven leadership abilities; financial management; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable: Previous management experience; Prior exposure to or experience in other functional areas of the business, such as Sales Training, Operations, Brand Team, or Managed Markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Proven leadership abilities
- Financial management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous management experience
- Prior exposure to or experience in other functional areas of the business, such as Sales Training, Operations, Brand Team, or Managed Markets
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.