Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Primary Care, Fayetteville, NC

Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist, Primary CareCVRM , Fayetteville, NC

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 Pharmaceutical Sales Specialistfor theCVRM Primary Care 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

• Develop and demonstrate knowledge of clinical disease states and current treatment guidelines to effectively support healthcare professionals.

• Communicate product information clearly and effectively to healthcare professionals, highlighting value and benefits of products.

• Implement call plans and Brand Strategiesby translating data to actionable insights, aligning with overall business objectives.

• Analyzesalesdata andmarket trends to find opportunities,support development of insightful and actionable business plans that effectively achieve and exceed sales targets.

• Establishes and cultivatesrelationships and builds credibility with Primary Care healthcare professionalsto effectively position products.

• Leverage multiple channels including digital platforms and face to face engagements to drive important customer interactions,increasing product awareness and facilitating adoption.

• Collaborate effectively with territory teammates, district partners, and functional teams to enhance customer engagement and maximize sales efforts across the territory.

• Adapt to and demonstrate thorough knowledge of the AZ Selling Model, ensuring alignment with organizational selling strategies.

• Be open to receiving guidance and actively seek insights for personal and professional growth, continually enhancing sales effectiveness.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 0 - 2+ years of demonstrated Sales or B2B, or Commercial experience

• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Essential Skills and Capabilities

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing market conditions and customer needs.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Customer Engagement

• Business Insight 

• Growth & Innovation Mindset

Desirable Requirements

• Experience selling to general practitioners (GPs) and primary care centers

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare industry and primary care operations

• Distance to territory guidelines

Please note - Relocation assistance is not available for this position.